Gatoh Move Upcoming Show

Want to let everyone know that this blogger is enjoying the Philippines visit a whole bunch!  So much has happened in such a short time.  Have talked with several pinoy wrestling fans already and watched Summerslam with a friend of mine (which was one of the best 'Slams ever!).  

And being here when the Paris Olympics is going on and seeing Carlos Yulo getting Gold twice in Gymnastics!  Amazing!  Nesthy and Aira are still competing for medals!  And then there's my favorite in the pole fault in RJ Obiena!  I got to see him live last year in a huge track and field meet at the Prefontaine Classic!  All the best to all three athletes.  You are making this country proud and we are all seeing history!

Sorry I got away from pro wrestling momentarily.  However, the latest bit of pro wrestling news needs to be posted and fast.

Homegrown pinoy pro wrestler, Jake De Leon will be traveling to Japan later this month for a show put on by Gatoh Move (also known as ChocoPro).  He will be the first pinoy pro wrestler to wrestle in Tokyo's, Korauken Hall!  This is a great honor for any wrestler, especially from outside Japan.

JDL wrestled last month in Malaysia and nearly took the Ambition Global Heavyweight Title from Shaukat in the main event of their show.  He gave Shaukat all he could handle before the latter escaped with the win.

Jake will be teaming up with SPWs, Dr. Gore (w/UMA) and Antonio Honda against three other teams.  Notables such as Shivam and Monomoth of SETUP Thailand will also be on the show.

The thing that really stands out, besides the talent at the event, is the fact that the show will take place at Korauken Hall.  The arena is a short walk from the Tokyo Dome and is the mecca for pro wrestling in Japan.  New Japan Pro Wrestling has hosted many shows there.

The event, For The Future, will take place on Saturday, August 31st beginning at 11:30 am.  Doors open at 10:45am.

I know that one wrestling fan, and friend of mine, will be in Japan, and hopefully at the show.  For those that are interested in seeing this event, please visit the Gatoh Move Pro Wrestling Facebook page.  There is a recent post where you can possibly get tickets.  Thank you.

Masahiro Takanashi

From left to right, Chris Brookes, not sure who the lady is, Chris Brookes and Jake De Leon at the Meet And Greet prior to the Dexcon Wrestle Storm show.
 

 

In doing this post, I'm thinking of everyone who has been affected by Typhoon Carina that hit the Philippines over the past few hours.  My thoughts and prayers are with everyone at this time.

 

I've wanted to do a post on someone who has helped Southeast Asian wrestling over the years.  Tajiri is the first to come to mind.  Before doing one on Tajiri, my second choice, Masahiro Takanashi came to mind as well.

 

Masahiro Takanashi is a wrestler who works for the DDT Pro Wrestling promotion.  The 41 year old veteran has wrestled mostly in Japan.  However, he has also wrestled in the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand among Southeast Asian countries.

 

The two things that blew me away was the fact that he's won a combination 16 titles in his career.  Definitely impressive!

 

Also, if Cagematch is correct with the statistics, Masahiro Takanashi has wrestled in 2374 matches!  That is impressive considering he has wrestled since 2003.  Despite the years missed due to covid, he has averages over 100 matches per year or once every four days.  Any wrestler who has done that has to be durable.

 

This blogger talked with some fans who were at the Dexcon Wrestle Storm show earlier this year.  Takanashi along with Chris Brookes were the featured match in the show.  They took on a very quality team in Jake De Leon and Dabid Ravena.  It was a weekend to remember for Pinoy Wrestling fans. 

MWF Kasaysayan Show Update #9

Hello everyone!

 

There has been an update for Manila Wrestling Federation's show, MWF Kasaysayan.  The show will take place on Sunday, April 14th at 4:30pm at the UP Film Institute Media Center, UP Dillman.

 

Isaiah Valencia, a rising star with MWF will face Mentai Kid with Kyushu Pro Wrestling in Japan.  Mentai Kid is a former Kyushu Pro Wrestling Champion with the promotion.

 

For more information on the show, please check the Manila Wrestling Federation - MWF page on Facebook.  For tickets, please check the ticket2me.net website.  Thank you.

Kyushu Pro Wrestling Upcoming Show

Kyushu Pro Wrestling, a promotion that is based in Fukuoka, Japan, will have an upcoming show on Sunday, March 17th.

 

The event is called the Okawa Tournament.  The venue is the Okawa Citizens' Gymnasium (Uemachi 355).  The doors open at 1:30 pm with the show beginning at 2:00pm.

 

Here are the lineup of matches for the show.

 

Daisuke Sekimoto (C) vs. Naoki Kagoshima for the Kyushu Pro Wrestling Championship.

Hiroda Nozawa, Lip Bison and Mentai Kid vs. Tajiri and AJ Alexander in a Six Man Tag Match.

Baten X Wandering vs. Kota Inada vs. Black Mensore in a Three Way Match.

Sasaki Hitaro vs. Jet Wee in a Singles Match.

 

For more information on the show, please visit the Kyushu Pro Wrestling page on Facebook.  Thank you. 

MWF Kasaysayan Update #7

Kodai Nozaki may be a pro wrestler that is unfamiliar to wrestling fans in the Philippines.

 

However, to wrestling fans that follow Kyushu Pro Wrestling, and to fans that follow the promotion in Japan, he's well known.

 

The two time Kyushu Pro Wrestling champion will face Manila Wrestling Federation's CJ Serafin at MWF Kasaysayan this coming April 14th.  The venue is the UP Film Institute Media Center, UP Dillman in Quezon City.

 

This blogger has seen the "roller coaster" career of CJ Serafin over the last year.  A former member of the stable, Barangay Bagsakan, CJ has wrestled in a couple of tag team matches of late.  On April 14th, he appears to be going solo in what might be his biggest test as a wrestler.

 

For more regarding tickets and the meet and greet, please visit the Manila Wrestling Fedeartion - MWF page on Facebook.  Thank you.

APAC Wrestling's Next Show

APAC Wrestling will be having their next show called Supalapa.  The event will take place next weekend, March 2-3 at the Resorts World Awana Genting Highlands.

 

Scheduled to appear on the weekend show are the stars from APAC including Shaukat, Nor "Phoenix" Diana, as well as The Eurasian Dragon and Nyc from Ring Of Rebirth - Singapore, Wam Bam Bellows from Wrestle Rampage in Adelaide, Australia and wrestlers from Japan.

 

For more information on the show including tickets, please check the APAC Wrestling page on Facebook.  Thank you.

MWF Kasaysayan Update #6

Hello everyone!  There will be an added match for MWF's Kasaysayan show scheduled for Sunday, April 14th.  The venue is the UP Film Institute Media at UP Dillman in Quezon City.

 

The popular El Katipunero from Manila Wrestling Federation will take on Genkai from Kyushu Pro Wrestling in a singles match.

 

El Kapitunero is popular amongst the kapafeds with Manila Wrestling Federation and always rises to the occasion no matter the opponent.  Genkai will be a huge challenge since he is a three time - Kyushu Pro Wrestling Champion! 

 

For more information on the show including tickets, please visit the Manila Wrestling Federation - MWF page on Facebook.  Early bird tickets are available on the ticket2me.net website. Thank you.

Hong Kong Pro Wrestling's Next Show

Hong Kong Pro Wrestling's next show, Rise will celebrate the 16th anniversary of the promotion.

 

The event will take place on Saturday, March 9th at 7pm in Shanghai, China.

 

Details are in the works right now.  It appears that wrestlers from Hong Kong, China and Japan will appear on the show as well as women wrestlers.

 

When more details become available, this blogger will update everyone.  In the meantime, please check the Hong Kong Pro Wrestling Federation - HKWF page on Facebook for more info,  Thank you.

MWF Kasaysayan Show Update #1

Hello everyone.  One match has been officially announced for the Manila Wrestling Federation show, Kasaysayan 2024.  The event will take place on Sunday, April 14th at the UP Film Institute Media Center at UP Dillman.

 

The two time - MWF Pinoy Wrestling Champion, Jake De Leon will put the title up against the number one contender, "Danger" Rex Lawin.

 

For those who didn't read the last post,   

Kasaysayan 2024 is co-presented by MWF and Kyushu Pro Wrestling .

 

Early bird tickets for the show is between February 9th and March 24th.  For more, please check the ticket2me.net website.  Also, please check the Manila Wrestling Federation - MWF page for more details.  Thank you.