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 Astig October Show Update

Next week, this blogger will update readers on Filipino Pro Wrestling Astig's October show with the updated lineup of events.  The next show will be held at Baked Studios, Makati City on Sunday, October 20th beginning at 2pm.

 

Headlining this show will be a huge main event for the FPW Championship.  Mike Madrigal, the current FPW Champion, will have his toughest test to date.  His opponent is someone that is well known throughout Japan and in North America.  Jeff Cobb is his name and is currently the NJPW Television Champion.

 

This blogger has seen Jeff Cobb twice.  I saw him in a local promotion back in 2017 at an All Pro Wrestling show that was held in the Cow Palace in Daly City.  He won a four way match for APW's Universal Title.  A year later, at my first ever NJPW show, also at the Cow Palace, he fell short to Hiroshi Goto for the NJPW Never Openweight Title.

 

Cobb has wrestled in the Philippines once before to my understanding.  He faced Chris Panzer and Quatro in a three way match for the PWR Title in which Panzer won in 2019.

 

Regarding Mike Madrigal, he has taken on all comers since winning the title in 2023.  He won a three-way to win the title, traveled to Malaysia in 2024, and won a four way match to retain the title there and recently, as Team Madrigal, won a five on five match at the last FPW Astig show in September.  

 

Some people may think that Mike Madrigal may be over his head in this matchup against a more experienced wrestler who has wrestled over 1000 matches, and since 2009.

 

However,  this blogger believes that the best is yet to come for the FPW Champion.  As Ric Flair once said, "to be the best, you have to beat the best!"  This could very well be a match that elevates Madrigal like never before!

 

For more information, including tickets, please visit the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling Facebook page.  Thank you.    

Congratulations Mike!

Hello everyone!

 

Congratulations to Filipino Pro Wrestling's FPW Champion, Mike Madrigal in successfully defending his title over the past weekend. 

 

Mike traveled to Malaysia to take part in APAC Wrestling's show, Wrestlelegion this past Saturday night.  

 

Mike defended the title in a Four Way Match against quality competition.  His opponents were the Aerial Sniper Nyc from RoR Wrestling in Singapore, Big Eddie Emil, definitely no slouch, and Mick Mercer, two APAC up and coming stars.  Mike came up with the win from my sources.

Now, he's back in the Philippines.  Along with Evan Carleaux, Cali Nueva, Jeffrey and James "Idol" Martinez, they will be putting their focus in the task ahead on September 15.  

 

That will be FPW's Unfinished Business show that will take place at Baked Studios in Makati City.

 

Team Madrigal will be taking on Team Red Ollero. His team consists of Good Guy Quatro, Thiago and The YOLO Twins.  It appeared from some video from the past couple of shows, Team Ollero may have a slight advantage.  However, never count Team Madrigal out!  There may be a huge surprise in this encounter!

 

For more information including tickets, please visit the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling Facebook page.  Thank you.

APAC Wrestlelegion Update #3

Hello everyone!

 

APAC Wrestling's next show, Wrestlelegion, will take place on Saturday, July 20th.  The venue is the WNZ Arena, Spacerubix, Puchong beginning at 8pm.

 

There has been one enormous match added to the show that this blogger just learned.

 

Filipino Pro Wrestling Champion, Mike Madrigal will face NYC from Ring Of Rebirth (Singapore) and local stars, Big Eddie Emil and Mick Mercer in a four way match for the FPW Championship.  These type of matches always reduce the champion's odds.  However, I would never count out a champion, especially one of Mike Madrigal's caliber!

 

For more information, and if any tickets remain, please visit the APAC Wrestling page on Facebook.

 

All the best to everyone appearing at the show on Saturday.  Have a good weekend everyone!

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! 

 

 

The YOLO Twins

Last year, this blogger had an opportunity to see a tag team match at the August FPW Astig show.  It wasn't just an ordinary tag team match either.

 

The YOLO Twins are the premier tag team in Filipino Pro Wrestling, if not all of Southeast Asia.  No question about it.  They are very capable of beating teams such as Aussie Aussie Aussie (Grapplemax) or Venomshank (Vietnam Pro Wrestling).  This writer is not bashing the teams mentioned.  However, there is something special about this team.

 

Yohann and Logan Ollores are a great and cohesive tag team.  In their match last year, this blogger was, more than impressed, with the athleticism, agility and the quickness.  Both wrestlers have the instincts of where the other is, and will be, when it is needed.  Seeing a video of them in tag team action and live are two different things.

 

Right now, Filipino Pro Wrestling is nearing their one year anniversary as a promotion.  There is yet to be a tag team division in the company because of the company size.  It is growing thanks to the FPW Academy!

 

The YOLO Twins have faced several teams in FPW.  Recently, they visited Singapore and wrestled in a Grapplemax show.  Though they don't have belts right now, The YOLO Twins have been two time - PWR Tag Team Champions.

Last year at FPW's final Astig show in August, this blogger sensed that there was a faction in the making forming.  Good Guy Quatro, a great wrestler and champion with PWR, has become part of a group now called Vandals MNL.  I haven't seen the faction yet in tag team action.  However, there is no question that they could dominate in any match, whether it is in the Philippines or elsewhere.

 

Moving forward, The YOLO Twins will be facing "The Walking Death" Mike Madrigal and James "Idol" Martinez in a tag team match this coming Sunday at FPW Astig.  The YOLO Twins and Mike Madrigal, as was pointed out in a recent promo, are both undefeated in FPW competition.  

 

The question is who will remain undefeated?  We will find out this Sunday at the Baked Studios in Makati City!  The show begins at 2pm!

Another Intriguing Match At FPW's July Astig Show

This blogger has been following pro wrestling for a long time now (55 years or so).  I've seen nearly every type of match that has existed.

 

Filipino Pro Wrestling will have their next show this coming Sunday, July 14th.  The venue is the Baked Studios and bell time is 2pm.

 

The Main Event is definitely one to watch.  The YOLO Twins will face FPW Champion, Mike Madrigal and James "Idol" Martinez in a tag team encounter.

 

This blogger wasn't in attendance at the last FPW Astig show.  There were some things at the show that brought this match on.

 

This blogger has read some stuff from people that James "Idol" Martinez is not "main event" material.  Some people think that he's not serious enough with his craft as a professional wrestler.  Some fans think that this is a joke!

 

Obviously, as a blogger, and writer, I look at this differently.  Anyone who gets into pro wrestling has to be serious enough.  There's a lot of sacrifice involved, time spent in and out of the ring, and a lot more.  Wrestlers take bumps in workouts.  Certainly, people such as President, Red Ollero, and Mike Madrigal believe he's worthy for this upcoming match.

 

I've seen Martinez one time while at a FPW show.  The match he was involved in was at times, comical.  However, he does have talent and is someone not to be taken lightly.  No wrestler in any profession should!

 

It will be interesting how this match turns out.  I'm sure the YOLO Twins, as great of a team that they are, have their game plan ready to go.  Recently, they wrestled as part of a six man tag match at Grapplemax Pro Wrestling's show in Singapore.  Let's just say that the match they were involved in didn't quite turn out the way they wanted.

 

Anyway, for more on the show, including tickets, please visit the FPW-Filipino Pro Wrestling page on Facebook.  Thank you.    

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 #1

Hello everyone!

 

There is an update on a tag team match made for FPW Astig's July show.  The event will take place on July 14th, 2pm bell time at the Baker Studios. (Please note the change of venue).

 

Filipino Pro Wrestling Champion, Mike Madrigal will team up with Playtime James "Idol" Martinez as they take on The Yolo Twins in a tag team match.  I believe it is the first time that Madrigal and Martinez have teamed up.  I'm told this stems from some extra curricular activity that happened at their last show this past April. 

For more on tickets and information, please visit the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling page on Facebook.  Here is the link for tickets just below.  Thank you.

https://ticket2me.net/event/21835/show/22676/tickets

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 Astig April Update #5

Hello everyone.  There has been a change in the main event at this coming Sunday's Filipino Pro Wrestling's, FPW Astig show at the PMC Spotlight Blackbox Theater.

 

Due to an unfortunate injury to Robynn, the FPW Championship Match has been changed, and will now be a triple threat match.

 

FPW Champion, Mike Madrigal, will take on the Gym Bro, Thiago and The Mad Doctor, Jan Evander in a three way match.  This will be nothing new for the FPW Champion since Madrigal won a three way match last year to become the first FPW Champion.

 

As much as I know right now, all the remaining matches have not changed.  If there are any updates, I will update this post with them.

 

Tickets for Sunday's show are still available at ticket2me.net.

 

Hopefully for Robynn, this fan speaks for all FPW fans that she has a speedy recovery.  Also, when she recovers, she will hopefully be the first in line for an FPW Championship title shot!

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.    

FPW Astig Next Show

Filipino Pro Wrestling has announced that the next FPW: Astig show will take place on Sunday, April 14th.  The venue is, once again, the PMC Spotlight Blackbox Theater in Circuit Makati beginning at 2pm.

 

See the stars of FPW such as Mike Madrigal, Thiago, Robynn, Ralph Imabayashi, THE YOLO Twins, Good Guy Quatro and more!

 

For more on the upcoming show, tickets are available on ticket2me.net.  For more information, please check the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling page on Facebook.  Thank you.

FIlipino Pro Wrestling Update #5

Hello everyone!  Filipino Pro Wrestling's show, FPW Astig, will take place this Sunday.  The venue is the PMC Spotlight Blackbox Theater in Circuit Makati.  The show starts at 2pm with the doors opening at 1:30pm.  Note:  Please disregard the photo that says Early Bird Tickets Available now!  That has passed.

Here is the lineup, once again, of matches up to this post.  As always, the show is subject to change.

Mike Madrigal vs. Thiago for the FPW Championship.

Robynn vs. Ralph Imabayashi.

Cali Nueva and Evan Carleaux vs. The YOLO Twins.

James "Idol" Martinez vs. "Good Guy" Quatro.

Duke Ortega vs. Freak Tisoy.

Also,

"The Blessed One" Chino Guinto, "Dark Wolf" Matt Walters and "The Mad Doctor" Jan Evander will be in action!

 

For more information on tickets, please check the ticket2me.net website.  Also, before doing that, please check the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling page on Facebook if there are any changes to what this blogger has mentioned.

 

Thank you and hope everyone enjoys the show on Sunday!

Filipino Pro Wrestling Update

With a little more than two weeks to go, Filipino Pro Wrestling's show, FPW: Astig will take place on Sunday, February 11th.  The venue is the PMC Spotlight Blackbox Theater, Circuit Makati at 2pm.  Doors open at 1:30pm.

 

Thus far, two matches have been announced with more on the way.

 

Mike Madrigal vs. Thiago for the FPW Championship.

Robynn vs. Ralph Imabayashi.

 

This blogger shared a little bit about the Mike Madrigal vs. Thiago in the last post.

 

The Robynn vs Ralph Imabayashi match will be interesting and a really good one for the fans.

 

For those that are new to reading this blog, and with Southeast Asia pro wrestling, intergender wrestling matches are not uncommon.  Because the number of women on rosters throughout the region are low in number, often, you will find matches like either a singles or a mixed tag team.

 

I've seen both Robynn and Ralph in action both live (August 2023) and on video (You Tube).

 

Beginning with Robynn, this fan was impressed in her match last August in an intergender match.  She is as tough as nails.  She can take the punishment as well as dish it out.  This fan learned more about her when interviewing her last October.

 

Ralph Imabayashi is no stranger in Philippines wrestling history either.  When first watching PWR, the first matches watching on You Tube were Ralph's matches.  Then, there was the match in August 2023 against Robbie Eagles.  I cannot  share the result here but it was one of the most exciting matches ever to this fan!

 

Tickets are available right now on the early bird rate!  Please check ticket2me.net and/or the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling page on Facebook for more information! 

FPW: Astig Update

FPW: Astig will be returning to the PMC Spotlight Blackbox Theater on Sunday, February 11th in Circuit Makati at 2pm.  The first match has been made and it is a main event!

 

Undefeated and FPW Champion, Mike Madrigal, will put the title on the line against the Gym Bro, and rising star, Thiago.

 

This is the first time the two wrestlers have faced each other in competition.  This fan has seen both wrestlers compete at last August's FPW: Astig and was impressed with what he saw.  According to a couple of wrestlers, it has been said to watch out for Thiago!  He is improving by the day.  This fan is sure that Madrigal isn't taking his opponent lightly either.  This will be Mike's third defense of the FPW Championship Title.

There will be matches added in the coming days.  Tickets are still available on early bird rates until January 31st.  For more information, please see the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling page on Facebook and/or check the ticket2me for tickets.  Thank you.

As soon as there are more matches announced, I will add them on a separate post.

FPW Astig's Next Show!

Filipino Pro Wrestling and FPW Astig will be returning next month!

 

The show will take place on Sunday, February 11th at the PMC Spotlight Blackbox Theater in Circuit Makati.  Time is TBD (probably 2pm).

 

There was a mention on whom FPW Champion, Mike Madrigal should wrestle on the upcoming show.

 

Definitely, this blogger is not a matchmaker.  Mike did defeat Ralph Imabayashi and Cali Nueva in the finals of a tournament last year to win the belt.

 

He defended it successfully against Duke Ortega in a banger of a match that I saw live last August. 

 

Looking back at the FPW:Astig series, he wrestled nearly everyone on the roster and defeated everyone.  

 

Perhaps they could run through the series again starting with Mharckie.  However, though I wasn't at any of the tapings, he hadn't faced the likes of Quatro and Dax Xaviera per the 11 week series in which the fans saw on You Tube.

 

However, this fan knows that Mike Madrigal will be ready. no matter the opponent.  He and the FPW locker room have had a long enough off season to see how the 2024 season will be like.

 

This fan is definitely looking forward to an exciting year.  Am sure the fans cannot wait to watch the action at the PMC Spotlight Blackbox Theater at Circuit Makati.  Tickets are now available on the ticket 2 me website.  However, please check the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling for more information.