MWF Kasaysayan 2019

Today, another history filled moment in Manila Wrestling Federation history.

 

According to Cagematch, the second edition of the Manila Wrestling Federation show, Kasaysayan 2019, took place at Mandala Park, Mandaluyong City, on Sunday, April 13. 2019.

 

Here are the results from the show according to Cagematch. (Note - If there is a discrepancy regarding the results, please message me and I'll correct it immediately.  The information put on their website isn't always accurate from past history.  Thank you.).

 

Robin Sane d. Danger Rex Lawin in Robin's first MWF Pinoy Wrestling Championship title defense!

Mr. Lucha d. Luchadonna.

Khayl Sison d. Fabio Makisig. 

 Red Shirt d. White Shirt.

Youngblood (Frankie Thurteen and Morgan Vaughn w/Ashura) d. Jomar Liwanag and Moses Liwanag.

Tara Let's Go!

Robin Sane in December 2022 prior to a match with CJ Serafin at the 2022 Noche Buena show.

 

 

Whenever this wrestling fan sees the title of this post, it reminds me of two things........the Manila Wrestling Federation and one of the founders of the promotion in Robin Sane.

 

When I first watched You Tube videos of the Manila Wrestling Federation back during the pandemic time, Robin was the first wrestler that I enjoyed watching.

 

The first time watching him was amazing.  He reminds me a lot of WWE's Rey Mysterio, one of the great daredeviling and high fliers.  Robin is not the tallest or biggest guy in MWF but he has a lot of heart and puts his body on the line in every match.

 

According to Cagematch, Robin was involved in the first MWF match known as Historycon 2016 when MWF and Singapore Pro Wrestling combined for a series of matches in Pasay City's World Trade Center.  According to the website, he faced one of his rivals, Fabio Makisig in a singles match and The Statement, Andruew Tang from SPW.

 

Up until 2018, there would be more rivals that he would face in Mr. Lucha, "Danger" Rex Lawin and Hong Kong's Ho Ho Lun.  Each guy was no small feat but more often than not, Robin would come up on the winning end.

 

In 2018, MWF would have three different shows to determine the two contenders who would wrestle for the MWF Pinoy Wrestling Championship.

 

At the 2018 Noche Buena show at the UP Bahay ng Alumni in Quezon City, Robin Sane defeated Fabio Makisig in one of the greatest, if not the greatest MWF match to date!

 

Over the next seven months, Robin successfully defended the title against the likes of "Danger" Rex Lawin, Frankie Thurteen, Morgan Vaughn and Moises Liwanag.

 

Then, there would be a controversy in the next defense of the title.  According to sources, Khayl Sison was supposed to be the number one contender for the title going into MWF Republika.  Instead, it was Ho Ho Lun according to then MWF Commissioner, Gus Queens.  Ho Ho Lun would win a controversial decision and would capture the title.  He would defend the title successfully on two occasions but the Covid-19 pandemic set in.

In 2022, Ho Ho Lun would relinquish the title.  Back to Robin Sane, it has been an uphill battle just to get a title shot.  He would get one in a TV show at Brawl Pit Bulusan against then, MWF Champion, Jake De Leon.

Then at the 2023 Road To Fate show, he received another opportunity against his rival, Fabio Makisig.  This happened because Robin Sane would win the 10-man scamble at the Lights, Kamera, Akyson show in June at the QC Memorial Circle.

 

This fan first met Robin at the 2022 Noche Buena show afterwards.  His match against CJ Serafin was one of the most hard fought matches I've seen in a long time.  I mentioned at the time that he is still capable in winning the MWF Pinoy Wrestling Championship.

 

Watching him one year later (last month), Robin looks better, more confident, quicker and stronger than I saw in 2022.

 

With Jake De Leon as the current champion, he now has the target on his back.  Robin is capable in beating people his size and larger.  In 2023, he did defeat Main Maxx who was the final competitor when Jake De Leon won the belt last month.  Main Maxx is a formidable opponent whether it is Jake, Rex Lawin or Robin.

 

There's no question that I can possibly see him with the MWF title sometime in 2024!  

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!

 

   

"Danger" Rex Lawin vs. Ho Ho Lun

There are a number of matches this fan will be interested in coming up at MWF's 2023 Noche Buena.  One of them will definitely be "Danger" Rex Lawin versus Ho Ho Lun.  It is the number one contender's match for the MWF Pinoy Wrestling Championship.

 

First, we'll talk about Ho Ho Lun.  Per Cagematch, he began his career in 2009.  His promotion currently is Dragon Gate.  This fan remembers him from back in the year 2016 when he was with WWE NXT for a short time.  Then, he would move on to Asia where he has been successful.

 

It wasn't until I started following the Manila Wrestling Federation when he had a couple of matches against the first MWF Pinoy Wrestling Champion, Robin Sane.  He would win the title at MWF Republika in 2019.

 

Ho Ho Lun was able to defend the MWF title twice successfully against Khayl Sison and Tajiri later in the year.  However, because of the worldwide pandemic, he would forfeit the title in 2022.  Up until now, Ho Ho Lun never lost the title by pinfall or submission.  Also, it will be about three years since he was last in the Philippines wrestling.

 

Lun, though away from the Philippines, has wrestled in numerous Southeast Asia countries over the last several years.  Recently, he has wrestled in shows in Hong Kong and will be wrestling in Singapore later in the month.  So, he hasn't been inactive in any way.

 

Regarding Rex Lawin, he has a quite a career.  I believe from memory that he started in 2017 back before the MWF title was established.  

 

In a tournament to establish the first MWF Championship, Lawin lost to the eventual first champion, Robin Sane in the semi final round in October 2018.  

 

The two (Robin Sane and Rex Lawin) would meet twice more after Sane won the title in December 2018.  It's not that the chances have not been there. 

 

I've always thought, from the matches on video, that Rex has what it takes to be a champion.  Sometimes, one big win can put you over the hump.

 

His career took a little break in September 2022.  He lost a "Loser Leaves Phillipines Wrestling" match to Dabid Ravena at the Road To Fate show.  

 

However, Rex has looked good since his return to action at the 2023 Road To Fate show last August.  He looks a little quicker and more aggressive than before.

 

Ho Ho Lun is one big obstacle in the way for Rex.  However, one big win away has also been an obstacle.  This fan is not predicting a Rex Lawin win.  However, the kapafeds who will be in attendance at the PMC Spotlight Theater on Sunday, December 3rd will be in his corner.  Definitely, this will be a great match!

MWF: Noche Buena Update #3

Two more matches have been added to the MWF: Noche Buena show scheduled for Sunday, December 3rd.  The venue is at the PMC Spotlight Theater, Circuit Makati beginning at 4:30pm.  Doors open at 4pm.

 

There will be a #1 Contender's match for the MWF Pinoy Wrestling Championship.  "Danger" Rex Lawin will take on Hong Kong's Ho Ho Lun.

 

This is Rex Lawin's biggest opportunity in coveting the MWF title.  One would probably have to go back as far as October 2018.  The new MWF title would have its first champion in December.  Rex reached as far as the semi final round of a tournament to decide a new champion.  In December, he will be in a similar position.

 

For Ho Ho Lun, he was the second MWF Champion. The Hong Kong Pro Wrestling star won the title at MWF Republika in 2019 and actually never lost the belt due to a pin or submission.  Because of the pandemic, the MWF title was vacated when the pandemic eased.  Ho Ho Lun is now getting his opportunity in getting the title back.

 

Also, in another match, Brother Jomar Liwanag will take on Aaron Liwanag.  The winner of the match will be the leader of Bahay Ng Liwanag.

 

There will be a clarification if both matches are done by Manila Rules.  Also, there will be some updates on additional matches.

 

Tickets are going well for the show.  Please continue to check the Manila Wrestling Federation - MWF page regarding tickets and any updated news.  Thanks everyone!       

Ace Of Philippine Wrestling vs. Mr Philippine Wrestling

There's a healthy wrestling rivalry going on right now in the Philippines and in the Manila Wrestling Federation.

 

Mr. Philippine Wrestling, Jake De Leon, a veteran of the squared circle.  His opponent in Sunday's MWF: Todos Los Wrestling encounter was the MWF Pinoy Wrestling Champion, Fabio Makisig.

 

I've been grateful to talk with both wrestlers over nearly the past year.  Both have been generous and grateful with their time.  In each, they have shared things about the history in Pinoy Wrestling, training methods, some of their background, etc.  Speaking of training, both wrestlers have greatly stepped up their games since the 2022 Noche Buena show.  You can see it in both.

 

Pro Wrestling needs rivalries like this.  When I see this, it would be like Giants-Dodgers in baseball or 49ers-Cowboys in football.  Both men have had the title belt on one occasion.  Along with Robin Sane, the first title holder, and Ho Ho Lun from Hong Kong, the second, the title belt has been in good hands.

 

Right now, it will be interesting what happens with both wrestlers after their recent encounter.  This fan does know this.  From talking with Fabio, Jake, the Pinoy Wrestling community, as well as people from the other two promotions in the Philippines, the following message continues to come up.

 

Pro wrestling is in a good place right now in the Philippines.  It will continue to improve and get better.  This is happening in several Southeast Asia countries.  Definitely, it is on the rise in this country!