Puso Wrestling's Next Show

Hello everyone!  Apologies for not posting lately.

 

PUSO Wrestling's next show, Pusong Pinoy, will take place on Saturday, November 30th.  The venue is once again the Brawl Pit Bulusan in Quezon City beginning at 6pm.  Here is what is happening.

 

The finals for the inaugural Pusong Pinoy Wrestling Championship will be decided that evening.  Aaron Liwanag will take on Main Maxx in what will be a banger of a match!  Both wrestlers are undefeated since PUSO Wrestling began last summer.  Aaron Liwanag will be battling for his first championship while Main Maxx will battle for his first championship in several years.

 

In other matches signed,  Dabid Ravena and Kurt Jiminez, returning to action, will face Nigel San Jose and Fabio Makisig, returning to action.  Ravena and Jiminez are part of the revival group, MSG led by Mr. Sy along with the Pinay Vixen, Chelsea Marie.  Nigel San Jose and Fabio Makisig have teamed up before in tag team action and will prove a huge test, and revenge, against the MSG team.

 

There will also be a Pwersang Pinay Gauntlet match involving Crystal, Chelsea Marie, Joya, Super P., Patricia Ligaia, Roxxy from Wrestlefest DXB (Dubai) and a wrestler yet to be named.  Yappy will be the special guest referee for the match.

 

In a three way, Mr. Philippine Wrestling's, Jake De Leon will take on Shaheen from Wrestlefest DXB and Shigehiro Irie from Japan in a huge encounter.

 

Also, Isaiah Valencia will take on Jomar in singles action.

 

In a four way for the #1 contender for the Pusong Pinoy Wrestling Championship, it will be Danny Zamora vs. Joey Rosas vs. Ken Cifer vs. El Kapitunero.  The winner of this match will get a title shot at whoever is the champion.

 

Finally, there will be a tag match between Hakai Mateo and Alien Friend vs. Serafin Liwanag and Kapatid na ???.  The stipulation is this per General Manager, Sonny Go.  If Hakai Mateo and Alien Friend win the match, Serafin Liwanag and Kapatid na ??? will be barred from ringside during the Pusong Pinoy Championship Match.

 

For more information, including tickets, please visit the PUSO Wrestling Facebook page.  Thank you.

Unang Tibok Update

Hello everyone!

There has been a change for the Jun Capilos Jr. Battle Royal this coming Saturday.  Due to an injury, Fabio Makisig will not be able to compete in the match at the Unang Tibok show.  Taking his spot in the event will be WUW Philippines' own Robin Sane!  Hopefully the injury is not serious and will see Fabio back in action soon!

There are still a few tickets remaining for the show which is at the Brawl Pit Bulusan.  The show is this Saturday at 6pm.  For more information, please visit the PUSO Wrestling Facebook page.  Thank you and hope to see all of you this Saturday.   

Wrestling Show Preparation

In various countries, there are ways that promotions prepare for wrestling shows.  Wrestling rings are one of them.

 

Some of this is similar to my experiences of preparing a track for another sports entertainment in North America known as Roller Derby. 

 

Very recently, this blogger read a post shared by Philippine pro wrestler, Fabio Makisig.  Definitely, preparing for a show varies from country to country.  Please check out by clicking the link below.  This fan is always appreciative of what goes on behind the scenes of pro wrestling shows!

 

   https://ko-fi.com/post/Bayanihan-in-Pinoy-Wrestling-Z8Z410P8GK

Unang Tibok Update #3

Hello everyone!

 

PUSO Wrestling, as been mentioned over the past couple of weeks, will be having their inaugural show. Unang Tibok, on Saturday, August 17th beginning at 6pm. The location is the Brawl Pit Bulusan in Quezon City, PH.

 

Up until this post, there will be a Main Event match and four quarter final matches of a tournament.  The tournament of seven matches overall will determine who will be the first Pusong Pinoy Wrestling Champion.

 

There is one additional match that has been added to the show.  The Jun Capilos Jr. Battle Royal, an over-the top elimination battle royal will feature six wrestlers, all capable of winning the event.  

 

This blogger knows the family from a couple of shows last year.  Jelson and his two daughters have always been supportive in the short time we've known one another.  Thank you to the Capilos family who has supported shows and Pinoy wrestling in general!

 

The wrestlers involved in the match are Fabio Makisig, Patricia Ligaya, Dabid Ravena, Ken Cifer, Danny Zamora and Brother Benny.

 

For more information on the show, including tickets (which are still available), please visit the PUSO Wrestling page on Facebook.  PUSO Wrestling can also be found on social media platforms such as Instagram, X and You Tube.

 

If anyone is interested in sponsoring for the upcoming show, please email PUSO Wrestling at pusowrestling@gmail.com for more details.  Thank you.    

Tagay Na! Results

Hello everyone!

 

Here are the results below from Sunday night's World Underground Wrestling - Philippines show, Tagay Na!  The event took place before an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and great gathering of Pinoy wrestling fans at the Brawl Pit Bulusan in Quezon City.

 

Also, I have some thoughts below the results.  Please, if you have a chance, to read it! 

 

Fabio Makisig d. Isaiah Valencia.

Nigel San Jose d. Dabid Ravena and Zera.

Main Maxx d. Silent D.

Jake De Leon d. El Kapitunero.

Robin Sane d. Pinoy Bulldog

and 

TZK (St. John Martin and Ken Cifer) d. High Proof (Razael and Kenta Terror) and retain the WUW Tag Team Championship.

Note:  Silent D has become a part of TZK and can defend the tag team titles via the Freebird rule!

 

In closing, thank you to World Underground Wrestling - Philippines in putting on a show that the fans will not forget any time soon.  

 

To St. John Martin and the roster of both WUW - Philippines, and the new PUSO Wrestling roster, thank you for all the efforts, and keeping wrestling alive, and well, in the Philippines!  Also, to the staff, from the announcers, to photographers and those helping put the ring up, thank you too.  From this blogger, without all of you, there's no show, simple as that!

 

To the fans who were in attendance, and those who weren't there because of other obligations, thank you for supporting WUW - Philippines and PUSO.  Everyone's support is important right now. This blogger believes that WUW - Philippines and PUSO recognizes this and will continue to provide a good product for you.

 

Also, thank you to Rosh (results), Glenn-Dale (the clip from the show below), Christian, Jelson, Cholo, Andi, Ulysses, Emile, Michael, Martin, Patricia, Isaiah, Jeff, Alexander, and many others that I cannot remember (my apologies), thank you for the communication over the past couple of years.  Being about 7,000 miles away in America, without the input from all of you, posts like this wouldn't be possible.

 

There are good possibilities that Dexcon and WUW - Philippines will put on. at least, another show before year's end.  Also, PUSO Wrestling has mentioned that there will be an August show.  Details are forthcoming.  This blogger will have it on this blog as soon as the announcement is made!

 

Finally, pro wrestling will continue next Sunday, July 14th.  Filipino Pro Wrestling will have a show at the Baked Studios in Makati City.  Bell time is 2pm.  For more info, please visit the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling page on Facebook.

 

The copy feature regarding the clip will take some time to download here.  My apologies, but as soon as I can get it, the video will be posted below.  Thank you for your patience!

 

In the meantime, here is the link from last week's press conference that led to, what I've been told, was carnage at the end of the WUW Tag Team Championship match.

 

   https://fb.watch/taYzLROPtO/

Tagay Na! Show Update #7

Hello everyone!

Here is the updated lineup of matches for the Tagay Na! wrestling show scheduled for this coming Sunday, July 7th.  The location is the Brawl Pit Bulusan beginning at 6pm.

 

Main Maxx vs. Silent D in an "I Quit Match"

Dabid Ravena vs. Zera vs. Nigel San Jose in a Triple Threat Match.

Fabio Makisig vs. Isaiah Valencia in a Singles Match.

Robin Sane vs. Pinoy Bulldog in what is called "New School vs. Old School" or perhaps the other way around.  This blogger respects Old and New School Wrestling.

"Mr. Philippine Wrestling" Jake De Leon vs. El Kapitunero in a Submission Match.

And Finally

Turn Zero Kill (Saint John Martin and Ken Cifer) vs. High Proof (Kanto Terror and Razael).  The match is for the World Underground Wrestling World Tag Team Championship held by Turn Zero Kill.  The match has been determined as a Tornado Tag Team No Disqualification match.  What this means, if it is correct is that all four  wrestlers can be in the ring as the same time.

 

If anyone saw the press conference involving the two teams, things got rather chaotic.  The one thing this blogger has learned from Pinoy Wrestling matches is the following....  Never wake up a sleeping giant!  I will leave that statement at that!

 

As of this post, there are some VIP tickets left.  WUW, Dexcon and I would love to see a sellout at the event.  For more on the show and tickets, please see the World Underground Wrestling Philippines - WUW Philippines page on Facebook as well as Dexcon.  I have posted the link on tickets that is below the final paragraph.  Please remember that the show IS subject to change!

 

Hope everyone enjoys the show this Sunday night.  If anyone has a chance, please FM message me (SF Wayne) after the show.  Would love to hear from you guys regarding the action  Thanks.  Will see all of you in PH in a little over three weeks!  Have a good weekend everyone!

 

        https://dexcon.helixpay.ph/categories/all

WUW Show Update #1

There are a couple of updates regarding World Underground Wrestling's next show, Tagay Na!  The event takes place on Sunday, July 7th, 6pm, at the Brawl Pit Bulusan.

 

Fabio Makisig, one of the great Pinoy wrestling stars, and the Ace Of Philippines Wrestling, will take on up and coming wrestler, Isaiah Valencia. This will be the first time both wrestlers have faced each other in a match.  For Isaiah, this will be his biggest challenge against one of the greats, not only in the Philippines, but all of Southeast Asia.

 

Also, I don't know much about him, but One Man Kru, a Lineal World Champion will be coming to WUW - Philippines.  This massive athlete has faced the likes of Tony Atlas, Rhyno, 2 Cold Scorpio and others.

 

For more information and tickets, please visit the World Underground Wrestling Philippines - WUW Philippines page on Facebook.  Thank you. 

Dexcon Decada Recap And Results

Hello everyone!

 

This past weekend's Dexcon Decada show and Meet And Greet will go down as the most memorable and historical moments in Pinoy Wrestling history.

 

The weekend began with a Meet And Greet at the Collective Base B2 GH at the Greenhills Prominade.  Everyone performing at the show was there to meet the fans who were there.

 

On Sunday evening, despite the rainy conditions, Pinoy wrestling fans flocked the Brawl Pit Bulusan to see their favorite wrestlers in action.  Though this blogger wasn't there, he has received numerous messages.  The show was exciting, exceeded the expectations of everyone, and was definitely entertaining.  Certainly, no one left the Brawl Pit Bulusan disappointed last night.

 

I'm told that the seven matches were great.  The Main Event between "Mr Philippine Wrestling" - Jake De Leon and "The Best Technical Wrestler" - Zach Sabre Jr. was in the opinion of many, the best match ever in the Philippines.  That speaks volumes considering that modern day professional wrestling is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024!  The bar was definitely set for what is to come from Dexcon and the Pinoy Wrestling scene going forward!


There are a lot of thank you's to go around.  Please bear with this blogger on this.  My apologies if there is anyone I left out.  Please message me and will update this post.

Thank you to Zach Sabre Jr. and to The Horrors (Dr. Gore and Da Butcherman) for traveling to the Philippines and sharing knowledge with the local wrestlers in the country and participating in the show.  Everyone involved this past weekend appreciates what you guys have done for Pinoy Wrestling.

 

Also, thank you to the local wrestlers who participated in the show.  The feeling here is that Pinoy Wrestling is definitely alive and well.  You guys (Robin, JDL, Fabio, Main Maxx, ROMEO, Rex, AFAM Steve, Zera, Chelsea Marie, Dabid, Razael, TZK, Bulldog and other wrestlers who were at the show but didn't wrestle) deserve more credit than has been given to you.  This blogger will continue in trying his best to promote something that all of you and I love.  Please continue to pursue your dreams!  It is really appreciated here.

 

To the fans, thank you.  Those of you who went to the show spent your hard earned money and traveled to Brawl Pit Bulusan in rainy conditions.  This blogger heard that the conditions were torrential during the day on Sunday.  Despite things that were out of your control, you believed and still believe, that Pinoy Wrestling is alive and well.  I want to include those who were not at the show but continue to support it.  Your support is important right now.  Dexcon will continue to do what they can to bring a quality product.  This blogger is convinced of that!  Some of you shared the evening with me and am grateful of the communication!  

 

Finally, thank you to the Dexcon staff for making this happen.  Linus, Martin, Rosh, Cholo, SJM and other people in the staff worked tirelessly to make this show happen in spite of things that were beyond their control.  Thank you for making this happen for the Pinoy Wrestling Community.  All the best to Dexcon in any upcoming shows (August hopefully!)!

 

One last thing before the results.....thank you to Martin and Jelson for allowing me to share a couple of photos.  Also, to Rosh, Emile, Martin, Jelson and a couple of others, thank you for sharing thoughts about the show.  It is much appreciated here. 

 

The results are listed below.  Please feel free to comment about the show in the comments section including Anonymous.

 

-  The Horrors def. Robin Sane and Romeo and retain the SPW Southeast Asia Tag Team Championship.

- Rex Lawin def. AFAM Steve and Razael.

- Main Maxx def. Dabid Ravena.

- Chelsea Marie def. KT.

- Jomar def. Fabio Makisig.

- TZK (St. John Martin and Ken Cifer) def. Pinoy Bulldog and Zera and retain the WUW Tag Team Championship.

- Zack Sabre Jr. and Jake De Leon ended in a time limit draw in an International Dream Match.

Dexcon Decada Update

Here is an update of the matches for the Dexcon Decada show.  The event will take place on Sunday, May 26th, 6pm at Brawl Pit Bulusan in Quezon City.  Please see the pic above regarding Dexcon rules on ALL matches!

 

"Mr. Philippine Wrestling" Jake De Leon vs. "The Best Technical Wrestler" Zach Sabre Jr.  in an International Dream Match.

Turn Zero Kill (SJM and Ken Cifer) vs. Pinoy Bulldog and Zera for TZK's WUW International Tag Team Championship.

Fabio Makisig vs. Jomar in a singles match.

The Horrors (Dr. Gore and Da Butcherman) vs. Robin Sane and ROMEO for The Horrors SPW Southeast Asia Tag Team Championship.

 

Also, there will likely be other matches added to the show.  And as always, the show is subject to change.

 

For more information, including the meet and greet that will take place on Saturday, please visit the Dexcon page on Facebook.  Thank you.   

MWF 2024 Republika

Hello everyone!

 

By now, the kapafeds and Pinoy wrestling fans know that the Manila Wrestling Federation show was a huge success according to sources.  A special congratulations to MWF and Kyushu Pro Wrestling in Japan on a successful show before a sold out crowd.  As per the standard here, I won't post any full results until the Kasaysayan show has been shown on GANK and/or Rock Of Manila TV.

The next show is MWF Republika to be held at UP Bahay Ng Alumni on Sunday, May 12th beginning at 4pm.  The 2024 Chilly Willy Wrestling Cup in its second year will be held that day.

There has been one match regarding the cup that is now official.  

 

El Kapitunero will face Serafin Liwanag (formerly CJ Serafin) in a singles match.

Two other matches have been added besides the one Cup match.

 

Joya will take on Chelsea Marie in a women's single match.

 

Also, MWF Pinoy Wrestling Champion, Jake De Leon will face the number one contender, Main Maxx AND Fabio Makisig in a three way main event match for the title.  Makisig is implementing his rematch clause from last December's Noche Buena show.

 

Finally, my apologies for not posting this earlier, but I'm recovering from an accident last week on public transportation in my area.  Definitely feeling better and able to get back to blogging.

 

For more on tickets, please check the Manila Wrestling Federation page on Facebook.  Thank you.

MWF Kasaysayan 2023 Flashback

Hello everyone.

 

As part of the ten year anniversary of the modern day Philippines wrestling, here were the results of last year's MWF Kasaysayan event.  The venue was the Fitness Playground PH. on Sunday, March 5th. 

Danny Zamora d. Main Maxx.

Nigel San Jose and Fabio Makisig d. Jake De Leon and Ken Warren.

Crystal d. Aaron Liwanag.

Fabio Makisig d. Migs Valdez in a non title bout.

Jake de Leon d. Ken Warren in Jake's 100th career match.

Chilly Willy Wrestling Cup:

Ken Cifer d. Zera.

Razael d. Ace Clark.

Dabid Ravena d. Pablo Salvacion.

El Kapitunero d. Dante Guinoo.

Ken Cifer d. Razael.

Dabid Ravena d. El Kapitunero

Ken Cifer d. Dabid Ravena.

Sunny Z vs. Bro. Jonar Liwanag.

 

 

There were a lot of memories that happened that day.  First off, this was the first MWF event of the year, and it happened at the Fitness Playground PH., I believe for the first time.

 

 

The first Chilly Willy Wrestling Cup took place with Ken Cifer winning it.  There were a total of 13 matches that day, probably a Manila Wrestling Federation record for one show.

 

 

Fabio Makisig would wrestle in a match for the first time after winning the MWF Pinoy Wrestling Championship.

 

 

Jake De Leon would wrestle his tag team partner, Ken Warren in what would be Jake's 100th wrestling match.  Also, the event would be the last time that Ken Warren would wrestle in the Philippines.  Ken is now living in Canada and still wrestling for a promotion currently. 

The First Kasaysayan Show

The Elements @ Centris In Quezon City, Philippines.

 

This blogger wanted to try something new today unlike ever before on this blog.

 

This year, in 2024, it is the 10th anniversary of the first modern day era wrestling shows in the Philippines.

 

Next month, the Manila Wrestling Federation will be having their first show, MWF Kasaysayan at the UP Film Institute Media Center at UP Dillman.  The show is scheduled for Sunday, April 14th.

 

If my information is correct, and hopefuly this is okay to post, the first Kasaysayan show happened about six years earlier, on Sunday, April 8, 2018.  The location was The Elements @ Centris (photo pictured above) in Quezon City, PH.  The location of the building is still there today.

 

There were six matches on the show that day.  Some familiar names this fan saw in the results were Fabio Makisig, Jomar, Rex Lawin, Robin Sane, Kyle Sison along with The Eurasian Dragon from Ring Of Rebirth and Ho Ho Lun with Dragon Gate.  There is a short video on You Tube with the highlights of the show.

 

According to Cagematch, here are the results from the show (please let me know if any info was left out.  Thanks.)....

Fabio Makisig d. Jomar Liwanag

Aldrin Richards and Hanzello Shilva d. Ashura and Kyle Sison.

Rex Lawin d. Frankie Thurteen by TKO.

Gigz Striker and RG d. The Holdapers.

Ninja Ryujin d. Morgan Vaughn.

The Eurasian Dragon and Mr. Lucha d. Robin Sane and Ho Ho Lun.

 

Fast forwarding to today, the last we checked, there are around 50 general admission tickets left for the upcoming Kasaysayan show.  Please check the Manila Wrestling Federation - MWF page on Facebook for any updates.  For tickets, please visit the ticket2me.net website.  Thank you.

MWF Kasaysayan Show Update #3

Since last posting on the MWF Kasaysayan show, there have been two matches added.  The event will be held on Sunday, April 14th at 4:30pm at the UP Film Institute Media Center.

 

Both matches will feature stars from the Manila Wrestling Federation and Kyushu Pro Wrestling in Japan.

 

Tajiri and Fabio Makisig will take on Aso-San and Jomar.

and

Saint John Martin and Ken Cifer (C) vs. Naoki Sakurajima and Hitamaru Sasaki for the WUW Tag Team Championship.

 

This show is lining up to be one of the best, if not the best shows ever in the Philippines.  For more on the show, including tickets, please check the ticket2me.net website as well as the Manila Wrestling - MWF page on Facebook.  Thank you.   

MWF Kasaysayan 2024

The 2024 Pro Wrestling year in Southeast Asia has taken off so far with several promotions doing big shows in China, Singapore and Thailand for example.  Well, in the Philippines, there is another one headed your way!

 

Manila Wrestling Federation will make history in the country at their first event, Kasaysayan, on Sunday, April 14th.  The event will be held at the UP Film Institute, UP Dillman beginning at 4:30pm.  

 

The event will be a co-presentation of wrestlers with the Manila Wrestling Federation and Kyushu Pro Wrestling, based out of Fukuoka, Japan.

 

Recently before this announcement, this fan wanted to learn more about the promotion and the style of wrestling.  Kyushu Pro Wrestling was founded in October 2007 and actually launched in July 2008 by Ryota Chikuzen.  The promotion, a non profit organization, has been very successful in the 15 years.  They have two active championships in the singles and tag team championships.  To my understanding, the promotion is very much involved in the community with charitable work.

 

If anyone has heard of a wrestler by the name of Tajiri, he is a very familiar name in Japanese pro wrestling as well as in America.  Tajiri wrestled in ECW and with WWE several years back and is very well known throughout all of Asia.

 

This fan wasn't aware of this but Tajiri signed with Kyushu Pro Wrestling in January 2003.  Then he won the Kyushi Pro Wrestling Championship at Jokyo 2023 the same night!

 

So, on April 14th, the kapafeds and pinoy wrestling fans will get a chance to see stars such as Jake De Leon, Fabio Makisig, Tajiri, perhaps the current Kyushi Pro Wrestling champion, Kodai Nazaki and more at the event.

 

For more info, including tickets, please check the Manila Wrestling Federation website and the ticket2me.net website for more.  Thank you. 

JDL vs. Rex Lawin Match

This blogger hasn't done a Manila Wrestling Federation post in awhile.  The reason is that their next show isn't until April.  However, I've seen some things recently that may be of interest to everyone.

 

As the kapafeds and/or the Pinoy wrestling fans know by now, Jake De Leon won the MWF Pinoy Wrestling Title at the 2023 Noche Buena show in December.  It happened in an eight man elimination match, the final match of the night.

 

Earlier in the evening, Danger Rex Lawin defeated Ho Ho Lun in a #1 Contender's Match for a future shot at the coveted title.

 

This fan is not a matchmaker here, and will never be!  The assumption of most fans is that JDL vs. Rex Lawin will happen at the next show in April.  That would be Kasaysayan at the UP Film Institute.  For all of you reading this, that is up to MWF management.  It could happen at the following show, Republika in May.

 

Definitely, I can see this being a good match.  Both competitors are working hard in getting ready for 2024.  Both wrestlers did finish 2023 with victories which gives both of them momentum.  Also, the two are ring veterans meaning that one could possibly defeat the other on a given night.

 

Also, this fan believes former champion, Fabio Makisig, at one point, deserves a rematch.  Fabio, because of the rules of the match, lost the title.  However, he was not pinned or submitted to the eventual champion in the match itself.

 

As well, there is a very good possibility that Jake De Leon may face Main Maxx.  As of this post, we don't know if Main Maxx is still a part of Oro Plata Mata.  It is an assumption that he is no longer with them.  We will know in the upcoming weeks whether that is true.    

Speaking of this, looking ahead, this fan is interested seeing the paths of three wrestlers going forward.  During the Noche Buena show, there were some interesting moments at the end of matches involving C.J. Serafin, Danny Zamora and Main Maxx.  All three were a part of three stables within MWF.

 

Though I won't be there, this fan is excited that Main Maxx is teaming up with Romeo once again.  The Dexcon show in March will tell all of us if the two will team up perhaps in MWF shows sometime during the year.

 

Recently, I watched a livestream of Libreng Lucha.  Both C.J. Serafin and Danny Zamora were part of a tag team in a two on one handicap.  The event was held at the Brawl Pit Bulusan.

 

Though C.J and Danny won the match, it appeared that they were not exactly on the same page.  There appeared to be tension between the two, at times, but they got the victory.  

 

Definitely, this fan, and hopefully those watching MWF shows will be excited about the upcoming year.  Definitely, there will be some surprises.

The Next Title Defense

It is about three months away from Manila Wrestling Federation's next event.  The event will be Kasaysayan on Sunday, April 14th.  It will take place at the UP Film Institute in Quezon City.

 

With Jake De Leon now as the two time - MWF Pinoy Wrestling Champion, this fan has been asked who his first opponent will be for the title.

 

I'm not a matchmaker here.  This blogger can say that "Danger" Rex Lawin did win the Number One Contenders match against Ho Ho Lun at Noche Buena.  Normally, that would be the next match.

 

Fabio Makisig deserves a return match for the belt.  I say this especially since he wasn't pinned by Jake De Leon.  He was pinned by Oro Plata Mata teammate, Main Maxx.

 

Main Maxx, being in the final pairing against Jake De Leon, deserves a title shot as well, especially how the match concluded.  For those that haven't seen it, the match, in its entirety is on You Tube.   Please check the Manila Wrestling Federation page, and more important, please subscribe!  There are close to 5,000 subscribers!

 

There are more wrestlers in line such as Dabid Ravena, Nigel San Jose, Kurt Jiminez, Robin Sane and more wanting to get a shot at the title.  When one is a champion, you are more likely to be hunted than being the hunter!

 

Back to Fabio and to Main Maxx for a moment, both have interesting situations going forward.  

 

Fabio likely has Danny Zamora on his mind.  Is Danny out of the stable after what happened at Noche Buena? 

 

With Main Maxx, it's perhaps more than one wrestler since he was a part of Oro Plata Mata.

 

However, recently, Main Maxx is reuniting with R O M E O as part of a tag team known as The Gemini Kings.  They will be wrestling in an event sponsored by Dexcon called Wrestle Storm in March.  Their opponents will be the WUW International Tag Team Champions in Saint John Martin and Ken Cifer.  Will one or both teams be a part of MWF going forward in 2024?

 

We will learn more in the next few weeks.

Recognition

Fabio Makisig after winning the MWF Pinoy Wrestling Championship in December 2022.

 

For the last couple of years now, this blogger has followed pro wrestling quite a bit in Southeast Asia.  I've seen it firsthand in the Philippines with five shows over a calendar year.

 

Also, this fan has followed it quite a bit on social media outlets like Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), You Tube and several streaming providers.

 

This blogger has covered roughly 15 or so wrestling promoters throughout the region.  There are several promotions such as Grapplemax Pro Wrestling in Singapore whom there's a high regard for.  For much of the year, Big Dave was their Openweight Champion.  He defended the belt against all comers and would also be on podcasts in the country sharing his thoughts of the coveted championship.

 

Late in the year, Big Dave lost a title match to Hotshot Wilson, a wrestler who was on the verge of being a champion for a couple of years.  It will be interesting to see his reign in 2024.

 

Another pro wrestler I have a high regard for is a wrestler with the Manila Wrestling Federation.  

 

At my first ever show outside North America, Fabio Makisig, definitely one of the most recognizable wrestlers in the Philippines, won his first MWF Pinoy Wrestling Championship in defeating another great wrestler in Jake De Leon.  It happened at the Peta Theater Center in Quezon City at the 2022 Noche Buena show.

 

Like Big Dave in Singapore, Fabio defended the title against numerous competitors in 2023.  The list included Nigel San Jose, Dabid Ravena, Migs Valdez, Robin Sane, Crystal, Ken Cifer and Jake De Leon prior to the eight man elimination last month.

 

However, it was more than the fact that Fabio defended and defended it successfully for nearly one year.

 

Fabio, as well as numerous MWF wrestlers, as well as staff members, took part in a lot of appearances in the Metro Manila community.  There would be radio shows, television shows, appearances at a few of the area shopping malls.

 

Things would even be enhanced when around the middle of 2023, the Manila Wrestling Federation would be a part of a new channel in the country.  The channel known as Rock Of Manila TV can be seen in much of the Philippines today!

 

Being fairly new to the pro wrestling scene in Southeast Asia, I'm not sure how popular MWF or that matter, Philippine Wrestling Revolution was prior to the pandemic.

 

However, I can say since post pandemic, the wrestling scene led by the Manila Wrestling Federation has elevated their game.  Certainly, the MWF Pinoy Wrestling Championship has definitely been elevated and Fabio has a great deal to do with it.  Hopefully, the kapafeds who followed him throughout 2023 will not forget what Fabio accomplished as champion.

 

Now, with Jake De Leon as the champion, this doesn't mean that Jake cannot elevate things in holding the belt.  He has been a recognizable face in the pro wrestling scene for a few years now.  He's not known as "Mr. Philippine Wrestling" for nothing.  Whether the fans like him or not, it will be interesting to see his path as champion going forward.  

 

Certainly, this fan is looking forward to what the path will be in 2024 for Fabio, Jake, for Oro Plata Mata and the Manila Wrestling Federation.

MWF Todos Los Wrestling Resuts

Here are the results from Manila Wrestling Federation's show, Todos Los Wrestling.  It was held on Sunday, October 22nd at Mandala Park in Mandaluyong.

 

 

Fabio Makisig vs. Jake De Leon for the MWF Pinoy Wrestling Championship ended up as a no contest.

Joey Rosas won the Battle Royal and will represent the Philippines in the Phillipine-Hong Kong Cup at the 2023 Noche Buena show.

Chelsea Marie d. Crystal.

"Danger" Rex Lawin d. Main Maxx.

Joya d. Super P.

Robin Sane d. Nigel San Jose.

Isaiah Valencia and CJ Serafin d. Bro. Jomar and Aaron Liwanag.

El Kapitunero d. Diakono Ng Liwanag.

Saint John Martin and Ken Cifer d. Danny Zamora and Joey Rosas.

MWF Team Vs. Team Elimination Match

In a couple of days, it will be five years since this fan found out about pro wrestling in Southeast Asia, particularly in the Philippines.  That is when a friend of mine shared about the Manila Wrestling Federation and Philippine Wrestling Revolution to me.

 

A lot has happened since that time.  A few days after finding out, Robin Sane would win the first MWF Pinoy Wrestling Championship.  It just so happened to be the Noche Buena show.  The finals for the inaugural title was in December 2018.

 

This fan was going to visit the Philippines, and hopefully attend an MWF show in 2020.  Well, the plans were delayed around two years because of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic that took place.

 

However, fast forward to December of last year.  This fan finally got to see his first show, the 2022 MWF Noche Buena event at the Peta Theater Center in Quezon City.  Fabio Makisig would win a thrilling title match over Jake De Leon to win the title.

 

Fast forward to 2023.  Manila Wrestling Federation has had a really good year.  It began with Ken Cifer winning the Chilly Willy Cup in a tournament.  That was a part of MWF's Kasaysayan.  There was Gigil At Romansa, Republika, "Lights, Kamera, Aksyon", Road To Fate, Tuloy Ang Laban and Todos Los Wrestling.  All of the shows mentioned have done well.  On top of all of this, Manila Wrestling Federation secured a television spot with Rock Of Manila TV. The channel can be seen throughout the country.

 

Once again, at this time of the year, the final show of the year, Noche Buena will take place at the PMC Spotlight Theater in Circuit Makati.  The date is Sunday, December 3rd beginning at 4:30pm (doors open at 4pm). 

 

The featured match of the show is a first for this fan.  It is an Team vs. Team Elimination Match with the last wrestler remaining being the MWF Pinoy Wrestling Champion.  The title is still currently held by Fabio Makisig.

 

On one side, you have Oro Plata Mata with Jake DeLeon, Main Maxx, Dabid Ravena and Kurt Jiminez w/Mr. Sy.  On the other side, you have Team MWF with Fabio Makisig, Robin Sane, Nigel San Jose and Danny Zamora.

 

There are fans that will probably assume that Fabio Makisig and Jake DeLeon will be the last two wrestlers.  That is a normal thing.  However,  I'm sensing that something unusual or unpredictable will happen.  This fan will leave it at that.

 

The good thing about this match unlike a fatal three or four way is this.  Fabio going in as the champion is at a disadvantage, for sure.  Despite the fact that this is a team vs. team match, there are seven other wrestlers that want what Fabio has.  Fabio has to be pinned or submit in order to be eliminated and lose the title.  In a fatal match,  Fabio could lose the title without being pinned or submit.

 

This fan will watch the match very closely as the other matches on the show.  For those of you that haven't bought a ticket or tickets, please check the Manila Wrestling Federation - MWF page on Facebook.  The event is very close to being sold out!

 

See you guys next weekend!

 

   

MWF: Lights, Kamera, Akyson Results

Here are the results from Manila Wrestling Federation's show, MWF: Lights,Kamera, Akyson.  The show took place on Sunday, June 4th at the QC Memorial Circle in Quezon City.

 

Fabio Makisig (C) d. Ken Cifer and retains the MWF Pinoy Wrestling Championship.

Dabid Ravena d. Nigel San Jose.

Jake De Leon d. Main Maxx.

Bro. Jomar Liwanag d. Danny Zamora.

Isaiah Valencia and CJ Serafin d. El Kapiunero and Razael.

Joya d. Pink Shirt.

Migs Valdez d. White Shirt.

Robin Sane wins the 10-Man Scramble.  Will face Fabio Makisig at Road To Fate for the MWF Pinoy Wrestling Championship.