FPW Astig October Show Update #2

Hello everyone!

 

A day or so ago, this blogger mentioned about the main event for the FPW Astig's October show.  That would be the FPW Championship match between current champion, Mike Madrigal and New Japan Pro Wrestling's, Jeff Cobb.

 

For those wondering on when the show will take place, it is on Sunday, October 20th, 2pm at Baked Studios in Makati City, Philippines.

 

One additional match has already been announced and is very important for all three wrestlers.

 

A Triple Threat match between Chino Guinto, Ralph Imabayashi and Duke Ortega is one match that in this blogger's opinion, is a Main Event anywhere in Southeast Asia.

 

Starting with Chino Guinto, every upcoming match for him is like an elimination game in the NBA Playoffs.  Win and continue wrestling.  Lose and retire.  Chino has done his best wrestling, according to sources, and has aspirations towards an FPW Championship Title shot in the future.

 

Ralph Imabayashi wants to continue to prove, not only to himself, but to the fans, that he's the best grappler.  He has proven that throughout his career wrestling in the Philippines.  With a win, he could definitely be just that, and very likely, another FPW title shot! 

 

Duke Ortega wants to make a point.  He has improved since the day Filipino Pro Wrestling began.  He has done very well in numerous matches that he has taken part in.  He may be overlooked by some fans, but in a triple threat match, anything can happen.  This blogger doesn't sell him short.

 

For more information, including tickets, please visit the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling Facebook page.  Thank you.

VPW: The Rumble Results

Hello everyone!

 

Here are the results from last Saturday's Vietnam Pro Wrestling event, The Rumble.  The event took place at the VAIB Studio-D7.  Thank you to my friend, TJ for providing the results.

My apologies on this being a little late due to traveling from Southeast Asia back to America.  Thanks everyone! 

 

 - Long Xiumin defeated Chino Guinto.

 - Benji defeated Rensho despite got distracted many times from Dokuga. 

- VTX successfully kept the tag titles from The Classic Nights. 

- Hy Draco won the Rumble by eliminating Ares and got the shot for VPW Openweight championship anytime.

One Match Added For FPW's Unfinished Business

Hello everyone!

There is one match added to Filipino Pro Wrestling's show, Unfinished Business.  The show will take place on Sunday, September 15th at Baked Studios in Makati City beginning at 2pm.

Chino Guinto, continuing his drive towards an FPW Championship title show, will face Jan Evander in a singles match.  As this is being posted, Chino is in route or about to travel to Vietnam.  He will be a part of Vietnam Pro Wrestling's show this coming Saturday.

Jan Evander will provide him a stern test as he's look towards a title shot of his own.  I'm told that Chino has never beaten Jan, so a victory is vital if he wants a title shot.

For more on the show including tickets, please visit the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling Facebook page.  Thank you.

Sunday's FPW Astig Show

Hello everyone!

 

A reminder regarding Sunday, FPW Astig show.  It It will take place at Baked Studios in Makati City (not the PMC Spotlight Theater in Circuit Makati).  Show begins at 2pm.

 

Here is the lineup regarding the show.  Please note that the card is subject to change.

 

The YOLO Twins vs. Mike Madrigal and James "Idol" Martinez

Ralph Imabayashi vs. Roxy Reeves.

Duke Ortega vs. Proximo.

Chino Guinto vs. Dax Xaviera.

Jan Evander vs. Cali Nueva.

Thiago vs. Jeffrey.

Good Guy Quatro vs. Evan Carleaux

and

A special announcement by President Red Ollero.

 

For more information, including tickets, please visit the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling page on Facebook.

 

This looks like a great show.  Hope you're there.  Have a good weekend everyone! 

 

 

VPW: The Rumble Update #3

Hello everyone!

 

There has been an added match for Vietnam Pro Wrestling's show, The Rumble.  The event will take place on Saturday, August 17th at 7pm.  The location is the VAIB Studio D7.

 

Chino Guinto, a wrestler from the Filipino Pro Wrestling promotion, will take on Xiumin Long in an international showdown.  This will definitely be one great match.

 

For more information including tickets, please visit the Vietnam Pro Wrestling page on Facebook.  Thank you.

One Feature Match At FPW's July Astig Show

Hello everyone!

 

As most of you know, Filipino Pro Wrestling's next show, FPW Astig will take place this coming Sunday, July 14th at 2pm.  The location is the Baked Studios in Makati City.

 

One of the seven matches on the show is one that should be a really good one.  They are two former champions that were with the Philippine Wrestling Revolution brand.  We are talking about "The Blessed One" - Chino Guinto vs. "The Slingblade" -  Dax Xaviera.

 

This blogger has seen both wrestlers on You Tube video.  He had a chance to see the two in separate singles matches last August at the final FPW Astig show.

 

The difference in the two separate matches I saw was that one match was well officiated (Dax's match) while the other one (Chino's match) wasn't.  Mistakes happen in pro wrestling and it's part of the business.  However, everyone in attendance that day saw that Chino's shoulders were not pinned at the count of three.  It wasn't even close.  It was botched!  This blogger didn't mention this in the post last year but nearly a year has past since.  I can now talk about it.

 

For those who aren't aware of what's happening, Chino Guinto wants to be considered as championship material.  Simple as that!  He feels the best way for this is to climb the ladder of opponents to get an FPW Championship title opportunity.  He has made a bet that if he loses anytime prior to the championship opportunity, he will retire from in-ring competition!  Mr. Ollero has imposed the stipulation as a result.

For Dax Xaviera, this is a huge opportunity too.  It appears that he's on a similar path as Chino.  He hasn't had a championship in awhile as well.  Looking at some video, he has stepped up his training.  It doesn't appear that he is taking Chino lightly either.  A victory over Chino could be a step up the ladder for a possible title shot.

 

Certainly, those who have seen the FPW page may not be aware that there are seven matches on the show this coming Sunday.  The singles match between Chino Guinto and Dax Xaviera is definitely huge.  All seven matches are this coming weekend at the Baked Studios.

 

This blogger wishes he could be there to see it!  If you have yet to buy a ticket, please visit the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling Page on Facebook.  Thank you!

FPW Astig July Show Update #6

Hello everyone!

 

It's been a couple of weeks since last reporting about Filipino Pro Wrestling's July Astig Show.  For those that are new to the blog, the show will take place this coming Sunday, July 14th.  FPW will host their show at a NEW location.  It is the Baked Studios in Makati City will bell time beginning at 2pm.

 

Here is an update of the seven matches as of this post on Monday morning in no particular order...

 

Ralph Imabayashi vs. Roxy Reeves.

Duke Ortega vs. Proximo.

Chino Guinto vs. Dax Xaviera.

Jan Evander vs. Cali Nueva.

Thiago vs. Jeffrey.

The YOLO Twins vs. "Playtime" James "Idol" Martinez and Mike Madrigal.

Quatro vs. Evan Carleaux.

 

Tickets for the show are still available!  Please visit the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling page for more information.  Thank you everyone!

FPW Astig July Show Update #3

Hello everyone!

 

Since my last post, there have been two more matches added to the July FPW Astig show.  The show will take place on Sunday, July 14th at 2pm. The venue is at Baked Studios in Makati City.

 

One of the matches will feature "The Blessed One" Chino Guinto versus Dax Xaviera.  This blogger has been told that there is a stipulation in this match.  If Chino loses a match at any point before becoming FPW champion, he will retire from in-ring competition.

 

The second match added will have "The Mad Doctor" in Jan Evander going up against "The Maestro" in Cali Nueva.  This will be a battle between Evander's high flying offense against Nueva's lucha libre style.  The winner could be one step closer to an FPW title match.

 

For more information on the show, please visit the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling page on Facebook.

 

For tickets, please click the link listed below.  Thank you.

 

      https://ticket2me.net/event/21835/show/22676/tickets

The FPW Champion's Next Possible Opponent

Mike Madrigal, the Filipino Pro Wrestling champion, has done, pretty much, everything a champion has done in his time as the title holder.

 

He has taken on all comers with the exception of Robynn who was unfortunately injured before the last show.  A Triple Threat Match would take its place. 

 

This blogger has been reading comments in Facebook on who possibly should be his next opponent.

 

If Robynn is fully healthy, "The Walking Death", am told, should give her the title match that she deserves.  Mike announced this himself during the last Astig show in April.

 

If not, there are certainly some qualifiers, some are wrestlers.  And then, there is Red Ollero.

 

This blogger wasn't at the show but am told things are heating up in FPW.  There was the Triple Threat match between Madrigal against Jan Evander against Thiago.  A reel that was posted had Red on the ring apron, then in the ring with what looked like a "chicken wing" on Madrigal.  Mike got out of the way and Thiago, coming off the ropes, "accidently" clobbered Red with his right foot.  Red wouldn't be of help during the remainder of the match.  The Walking Death would go on to win the match and retain the FPW Championship.

 

There could be a title match with Mike and Ralph Imabayashi.  That match could be a good one.  Also, Mike could go up against Chino Guinto or Duke Ortega.  There are several opponents that are possibilities.  Dax Xaviera, Evan Carleaux and several others are possibilities.

 

The thought of Red Ollero enters the picture.  I don't know how the fan base would feel about it.  All this fan knows is things could be heating up in the weeks upcoming.   

 

This blogger is not a match maker.  However, there are several possibilities.  Let's see what happens.

FPW Astig April Show Recap

Hello everyone!

 

Last Sunday's Filipino Pro Wrestling show, FPW Astig was definitely entertaining according to sources who have shared their enjoyment with this blogger.  A near capacity crowd saw exciting action at the PMC Spotlight Blackbox Theater.

 

ABS-CBN News was there for the action and actually posted some results.  Here they are..

 

Mike Madrigal d. Thiago and Jan Evander to retain the FPW Championship.

Quatro and The YOLO Twins d. Cali Nueva, Evan Carleaux and James IDOL Martinez.

Duke Ortega d. Ralph Imabayashi.

Chino Guinto d. AB3.

Jeffrey d. Dax Xaviera.

 

I believe there was one other match.  If anyone has that, please message me and I'll add it here. 

 

This blogger has seen some post show footage as well as some info from fans and ABS-CBN.  

 

First off, hats off to the FPW Champion, Mike Madrigal.  I'm not posting this in a biased way.  It was cool that the champion offered Robynn, who was injured prior to the event, a title shot when she recovers and returns to the ring.

 

Being thousands of miles away, this fan realizes that, according to ABS-CBN, Red Ollero is the owner of FPW, and is the boss!

 

My question to those reading this is why did Red confront Mike while he was talking with Robynn?  Also, why did he get involved in the three way match with Thiago and Jan Evander?  Red's statement was "no comment" on the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling page on Facebook.

 

Honestly, this makes for a good storyline going forward.

 

If anyone would like to comment, please feel free to do so on the blog or on Facebook messenger.

 

As soon as there is an announcement on the next show, I'll post it.  Thank you. 

 

 

 

  

FPW April Astig Update #4

There has been an added match announced by Red Ollero regarding the Filipino Pro Wrestling FPW Astig show scheduled for Sunday, April 14th.

 

The venue is the PMC Spotlight Blackbox Theater in Circuit Makati beginning at 2pm.

 

The Blessed One, Chino Guinto, will be taking on AB3 in now, one of five matches scheduled.  As mentioned on the Facebook page, this match will definitely be a banger!

 

Tickets are still available for this show.  Please check the ticket2me.net website regarding tickets.  Thank you.

FIlipino Pro Wrestling Update #5

Hello everyone!  Filipino Pro Wrestling's show, FPW Astig, will take place this Sunday.  The venue is the PMC Spotlight Blackbox Theater in Circuit Makati.  The show starts at 2pm with the doors opening at 1:30pm.  Note:  Please disregard the photo that says Early Bird Tickets Available now!  That has passed.

Here is the lineup, once again, of matches up to this post.  As always, the show is subject to change.

Mike Madrigal vs. Thiago for the FPW Championship.

Robynn vs. Ralph Imabayashi.

Cali Nueva and Evan Carleaux vs. The YOLO Twins.

James "Idol" Martinez vs. "Good Guy" Quatro.

Duke Ortega vs. Freak Tisoy.

Also,

"The Blessed One" Chino Guinto, "Dark Wolf" Matt Walters and "The Mad Doctor" Jan Evander will be in action!

 

For more information on tickets, please check the ticket2me.net website.  Also, before doing that, please check the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling page on Facebook if there are any changes to what this blogger has mentioned.

 

Thank you and hope everyone enjoys the show on Sunday!

Filipino Pro Wrestling Update #3

There have been a couple of mentions since the last Filipino Pro Wrestling post a few days ago.

 

First, "The Blessed One", Chino Guinto, will be in action at the upcoming FPW: Astig show.  His opponent has yet to be named.

 

Also, just announced will be a match between Duke Ortega against Freak Tisoy.

 

This fan knows some things about Chino Guinto and Duke Ortega since seeing then live and on video.

 

Filipino-Canadian wrestler, Freak Tisoy is one who is new to me, and perhaps to the FPW fans.  

 

On Sunday, February 11th, we will know more about him.  There could perhaps be more matches signed for the upcoming show at the PMC Spotlight Blackbox Theater in Circuit Makati beginning at 2pm.

 

For more on tickets, and there are some still available, please check the ticket2me.net website and also, please check the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling page on Facebook.  Thank you.

Interview #7 - Chino Guinto (FPW)

Chino Guinto is one of the first wrestlers from the Philippines that I watched back around 2020 on You Tube during the pandemic times.  You could see from his matches, that he is a popular wrestler in this area.

 

He has wrestled for both Philippine Wrestling Revolution and the current Filipino Wrestling Revolution.  This fan was fortunate to see him in action.  In August, at the Astig show in Circuit Makati, he faced another one of my favorite wrestlers in Bolt.

 

Am grateful that Chino wanted to do this.  A few weeks ago, he answered some questions.  Here is how the interview went. 

 

Wayne:  How long, other than the pandemic time, have you been wrestling?

 

Chino:  I started training with PWR mid 2015 and was debuted as a talent mid 2016.

 

Wayne: What moment in time did you feel that you wanted to become a professional wrestler?

 

Chino:  I’ve always wanted to be a wrestler. But the reality was, there wasn’t an avenue to become one here in the country when I was younger. I did quite a bit of sports as a student athlete with football and basketball, among other things, and even then I’ve always felt that I wasn’t able to fulfill my full talent and skill potential. When the opportunity did present itself to become a wrestler, I was still hesitant if this was something that I wanted to do. But it was clear after my first bump that I was meant to be a wrestler.

 

Wayne: Chino, this may be a tough question, but what do you believe was your best pro match up to now?

 

Chino:  PHX Championship match against Billy Suede, Oct 2019. It was the biggest local pro wrestling event at that time, with a wild crowd crazy for wrestling, and against someone established and helped elevate our scene—was an experience like no other.

 

Wayne: Do you have a favorite promotion or promotions that you watch outside of FPW? It can be local, international or both.

 

Chino:  The main ones: WWE, AEW, NJPW, Impact, etc. The truth is, it would be foolish to not take notes and take best practices from these successful promotions.

 

Wayne:  Do you have a favorite wrestler that you watch today?

 

Chino:  I have my usual faves but I watch a lot joshi lately as well. Local: keep your eyes on Thiago. Man’s more than just muscles.

 

Wayne:  Chino, what are your thoughts on pro wrestling in the Philippines now and its future?

 

Chino:  Brighter than ever! We recently launched FPW Astig, FPW’s flagship Youtube show and got glowing feedback. We aim to make pro wrestling as a viable entertainment platform in the country and while we acknowledge that it will take a lot more work, this is a great step towards that direction.