MWF: Hong Kong-Philippine Alliance Cup Match

On Sunday, December 3rd at Manila Wrestling Federation's Noche Buena, there will be a new event for the first time.

A three way match between Michael Su and Bitman from Hong Kong and Joey Rosas with MWF will take place at the PMC Spotlight Theater in one of the major matches on the show.  The Hong Kong-Philippine Alliance Cup will be awarded to the winner for the first time.

 

For Joey Rosas, this is definitely a great opportunity and his biggest match to date.  In August, after several months as Pink Shirt, he defeated Isaiah Valencia at the 2023 Road To Fate show to make the main roster.

Last month, at a seven man Battle Royal event at the Todos Los Wrestling show in Mandaluyong, he outlasted six other wrestlers and defeated the final wrestler, CJ Serafin to be MWF's representative.

 

Joey has continued to train hard since making the roster.  The message seen on social media is that he's taking this opportunity seriously.

 

For Michael Su and Bitman, both wrestlers have been in big matches before in Hong Kong and throughout Asia.  Both wrestlers were trained by Ho Ho Lun.  He will be wrestling in the December 3rd show and in a Number One Contender's match against Rex Lawin.

 

Both wrestlers are 30 years old with Bitman, I believe, a little taller in height but both well built. Bitman has wrestled a little bit longer.

 

Recently, Bitman wrestled in China and won the KOPW Title over Black Dragon in early November, no small feat.

 

Michael Su's last match was a three way match for the vacant AWGC Junior Heavyweight Title against Ricky Marvin and Mikey Man.  Marvin ended up winning the title in late October in Hong Kong.  

 

Some fans may believe that Joey might be over his head in this kind of match.  However, this fan looks at this a bit differently.  Three way matches in pro wrestling are always interesting.  Usually, it is with a title on the line.  This time, it is for the inaugural cup so the stakes are definitely higher.  Also, from watching the recent Battle Royal against six other competitors, Joey handled himself well winning on his own.

 

Bitman and Michael Su know each other well since they were trained by the same mentor.  They wrestled in an MWF ring before in 2019 at the MWF Republika event as a tag team.

 

Since this cup goes to one winner, it will be interesting how this turns out.

MWF: Noche Buena Update #3

Have an update on the Manila Wrestling Federation's show, Noche Buena scheduled for Sunday, December 3rd beginning at 4:30pm.

 

As of three hours ago, there were ONLY five ringside tickets left.  This means once they are gone, only General Admission tickets will be left.  This fan was told the last time in the PMC Spotlight Theater that the event holds 300 people for an MWF event.  

 

SO, if you plan on going, please secure your ticket as soon as possible!  There is no question that this Noche Buena will be the best wrestling show this year, and for that matter, possibly all time.

 

Now, since the last update, there have been two matches added.

 

First, the Hong Kong-Philippine Cup entrants have been set.  It will be Michael Su vs. Bitman vs. Joey Rosas in a three way match for the Cup.  I will share more about the competitors and the match in a future post.

 

The other added match will be El Kapitunero vs. Brother Benny in a singles match.  It has just been mentioned to this blogger that this will be Brother Benny's debut in the ring!

 

For more info on remaining tickets and the show itself, please check the Manila Wrestling Federation - MWF page on Facebook. 

Noche Buena - The Sequel

Here it is a few days after the announcement of the Manila Wrestling Federation's upcoming show. For those who don't know yet, 2023 Noche Buena will take place on Sunday, December 3rd.  The venue is the PMC Spotlight Theater in Circuit Makati beginning at 4:30pm (doors open at 4pm).

 

The first version of Noche Buena happened back on December 9, 2017 (it just so happens to be my birthday).  According to Cagematch, the event took place at the Makati Square Arena, definitely a memorable venue for MWF events back then.

 

A year later, the crowning of a new MWF Champion took place on December 1st at the   UP Bahay ng Alumni in Quezon City.  Robin Sane would be the first MWF title holder in the promotion's history.

 

Then, of course there was last year with nine exciting matches at the PETA Theater Center in Quezon City.  It happened on Sunday, December 11th.  Among the nine quality matches that night, Isaiah Valencia would make it on to the main roster.  There was a great women's match between Crystal and Chelsea Marie.  It concluded with Fabio Makisig winning the title over a very deserving champion at the time in Jake De Leon.

 

Since that night, much has happened.  The roster has grown with the editions of Joya, Kurt Jiminez. A new faction in Oro Plata Mata has surfaced led by Mr. Sy.  Manila Wrestling Federation now can be seen in much of the Philippines.  Thanks to a new channel, Rock Of Manila TV, the possibility is now fact.  Subscribers can still watch the shows on GANK.  When the promotion is not doing their shows at the PMC Spotlight Theater, there is an outdoor venue at Mandala Park in Mandaluyong.  There have been a couple of shows there.

 

Now, we have 2023 Noche Buena.  Four matches have been made already with more on the way.

 

A unique setup for the MWF Pinoy Wrestling Championship has been determined.  You have an eight man tag team match.  The Oro Plata Mata team (Jake De Leon, Dabid Ravena, Main Maxx and Kurt Jiminez) will take on the MWF All Stars (Fabio Makisig, Robin Sane, Nigel San Jose and Danny Zamora).

 

This fan was thinking about this last night.  There are three scenarios regarding the last two wrestlers in the ring.  You could have one wrestler from each team.  Or, you can have two wrestlers from Oro Plata Mata or two wrestlers from the MWF All Stars left.  It will be a very interesting match.

 

The four way women's match with Chelsea Marie, Joya, Super P. and the debut of Patricia Ligaya is one this fan is looking forward to.

 

Then, Brother Jomar Liwanag going up against Aaron Liwanag.  The winner is the leader of the group.

 

There are, I'm told, three wrestlers from the Hong Kong Pro Wrestling Association that will wrestle at the show.  Ho Ho Lun, Bitman and Michael Su are the competitors and are definitely coming to the Philippines to win!  Ho Ho Lun is facing a capable opponent in "Danger" Rex Lawin who is back after several months away from the ring.

 

There is also the Hong Kong-Philippines Cup that will be announced soon along with several more matches.

 

Finally, after some decision making, it's time for another mini vacation and a little celebrating!  This blogger has secured his ticket and is looking forward to a couple of weeks away from America in the Philippines!  For this fan, sequels are always fun.