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.

FPW Unfinished Business Update #1

Hello everyone!

 

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

 

Both Ralph Imabayashi and Duke Ortega will be in action at the show.  Their opponents are yet to be determined.  However, a win by each wrestler will possibly lead to a match between each other down the road.

 

For more on the show, and 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! 

 

 

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 #5

Hello everyone!

 

Looks like the FPW Astig show for July is beginning to take shape.  The show will be held on Sunday, July 14th, Baked Studios beginning at 2pm.

 

Two matches have been added since the last post a couple of days ago.

 

The Gym Bro, Thiago will take on the resident high-flyer, Jeffrey in one of the matches.

 

The second match will feature Duke Ortega against Proximo.

 

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

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 Pro Wrestling Academy

Recently, this blogger was, once again, asked why he never got into professional wrestling?  In America where I live, sports entertainment has never been more popular.  Each day (except Sunday), pro wrestling is on at least two hours per show during the evening hours.  This fan certainly cannot get enough of it!

 

The recent visits to the Philippines have shown that pro wrestling is popular as well.  As of right now, three wrestling promotions in the country will be having shows over the next six to seven weeks.  All over Southeast Asia, wrestling shows are selling out big time!

 

Here is the answer to the initial question at the beginning of the post.  Being skinny like this blogger is, there ended up being another direction.  My first sport in high school was wrestling for the school.  I did it for one year and it was fun.  Sometimes, I won and sometimes I didn't.  The experience was great though.

 

However, I ended up participating in another sport in high school.....track and field.  It's something that I still do today.  When healthy, getting a training run in feels good. 

 

However, following pro wrestling as a fan, and now as a blogger, was. and still is, an important thing.  I began watching on television in 1968 and still watch it on TV and live today!  Today, pro wrestling is better than ever!

 

The recent article by ABS-CBN News in the Philippines (above photo courtesy of ABS-CBN) needs to be recognized.  FPW Pro Wrestling Academy reopened on March 3rd.  The promotion has had three Academy batches now going back to late 2022 when the promotion began.  The current one has trimmed down to 12 aspirants.

 

The training is led by FPW Champion, Mike Madrigal with pro wrestlers, Cali Nueva, Quatro, James "Idol" Martinez and Duke Ortega serving as coaches.

 

I know one aspirant well in Darius, and in the latest group with Naj.  This blogger believes they have what it takes to make the main roster.  They have a "never give up" attitude and both have followed the sport for a few years now.  Possibly by the time I see an FPW show again this summer, maybe they will both be in one of the matches!

 

Though this post may have focused on the FPW Pro Wrestling Factory, other promotions in Southeast Asia are focusing as well.  The future of the industry is important and right now, it has never looked brighter.

 

Over the previous few weeks, the Manila Wrestling Federation Factory with MWF Pinoy Wrestling Champion, Jake De Leon, had a factory session at the Brawl Pit Bulusan.

 

This was the same with Malaysia Pro Wrestling, Ring Of Rebirth Singapore, Grapplemax Pro Wrestling Singapore, and with Pro Wrestling Society (PWS Korea).  All the promotions here see the vision of growth and  wanting to be better.  

 

It is important for this fan to, also note, that women are needed in sports entertainment right now.  Hopefully, we will see an increase of talent in the near future!

 

All the best to Raj, Darius and those who are fulfilling their dreams everywhere.  This blogger and fan is in your corner always.

FPW Astig April Update #3

Hello everyone!

 

There has been another match added to the Filipino Pro Wrestling show, FPW Astig this coming April 14th.  The event will be at 2pm at the PMC Spotlight Blackbox Theater in Circuit Makati.

 

"The Gym Bro", Thiago will take on "The Mad Doctor, Jan Evander in a singles match as one of several matches lined up on the show.

 

Will the powerful and muscular, Thiago have his way or will the quick, high flying and unpredictable offense of Jan Evander be the story?

 

Also, here's an update of the other matches on the show so far....

 

Mike Madrigal (C) vs. Robynn for the FPW Championship.

Duke Ortega vs. Ralph Imabayashi.

The Yolo Twins and Good Guy Quatro vs. Evan Carleaux, Cali Nueva and James "Idol" Martinez in a Six Man Tag Match.

 

For more information, including tickets, please visit the FPW- Filipino Pro Wrestling page as well as the ticket2me.net website.  Thank you. 

FPW April Astig Update!

Hello everyone!

 

Since the last post, there have been two matches added for the upcoming FPW Astig show.  The date is Sunday, April 14th at 2pm at the PMC Spotlight Blackbox Theater.

 

Mike Madrigal, the current Filipino Pro Wrestling Champion, will face Robynn in the main event of the show.  Mike has been undefeated since the beginning of FPW and it appears that no one will take the title from him.

 

However, Robynn may have something to say about that.  This fan had the chance of seeing her live last August.  She defeated Thiago in a match that woke up some fans at the PMC Theater that day.  Robynn has done well in matches during the past year and deserves a title shot!

 

In the other match that has been made so far, the long awaited rematch between Duke Ortega and Ralph Imabayashi will take place.  The last time the two faced each other was a technical wrestling showcase and this one should be no exception!

 

For more information, including tickets, please visit the ticket2me.net website and/or visit the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling page on Facebook.    

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.

Filipino Pro Wrestling Notes

Wanted to share some info regarding Filipino Pro Wrestling for this next post.

 

First off, this blogger would like to thank Red Ollero, the MWF staff and the FPW locker room for a successful year one of FPW Astig.  I had the opportunity to watch all the episodes of FPW Astig like all of the fans on You Tube.  It was well produced and really enjoyed the commentary of all the matches.

 

Certainly, seeing how the FPW Championship unfolded was really cool.  Congratulations to Mike Madrigal on winning the first FPW Championship.  Also, congratulations to everyone on the FPW roster for making season one a successful one.  I feel, along with Red, the FPW locker room, staff and the majority of fans, that Filipino Pro Wrestling is cautious and doing things the right way.

 

Seeing the last FPW Astig show in August was special for this fan.  The matches were exciting, particularly the Mike Madrigal-Duke Ortega and the Ralph Imabayashi-Robbie Eagles matches.  Definitely, the show was entertaining and important, especially when earlier in the week, the pro wrestling world lost two iconic wrestlers.

 

I'm told that Filipino Pro Wrestling will resume likely in February 2024 with another series of shows.  I don't want to mention the date until told to.  Hopefully, the FPW and Pinoy wrestling fans will look forward to another season of exciting action.