One Feature Match At FPW's July Astig Show

Hello everyone!

 

As most of you know, Filipino Pro Wrestling's next show, FPW Astig will take place this coming Sunday, July 14th at 2pm.  The location is the Baked Studios in Makati City.

 

One of the seven matches on the show is one that should be a really good one.  They are two former champions that were with the Philippine Wrestling Revolution brand.  We are talking about "The Blessed One" - Chino Guinto vs. "The Slingblade" -  Dax Xaviera.

 

This blogger has seen both wrestlers on You Tube video.  He had a chance to see the two in separate singles matches last August at the final FPW Astig show.

 

The difference in the two separate matches I saw was that one match was well officiated (Dax's match) while the other one (Chino's match) wasn't.  Mistakes happen in pro wrestling and it's part of the business.  However, everyone in attendance that day saw that Chino's shoulders were not pinned at the count of three.  It wasn't even close.  It was botched!  This blogger didn't mention this in the post last year but nearly a year has past since.  I can now talk about it.

 

For those who aren't aware of what's happening, Chino Guinto wants to be considered as championship material.  Simple as that!  He feels the best way for this is to climb the ladder of opponents to get an FPW Championship title opportunity.  He has made a bet that if he loses anytime prior to the championship opportunity, he will retire from in-ring competition!  Mr. Ollero has imposed the stipulation as a result.

For Dax Xaviera, this is a huge opportunity too.  It appears that he's on a similar path as Chino.  He hasn't had a championship in awhile as well.  Looking at some video, he has stepped up his training.  It doesn't appear that he is taking Chino lightly either.  A victory over Chino could be a step up the ladder for a possible title shot.

 

Certainly, those who have seen the FPW page may not be aware that there are seven matches on the show this coming Sunday.  The singles match between Chino Guinto and Dax Xaviera is definitely huge.  All seven matches are this coming weekend at the Baked Studios.

 

This blogger wishes he could be there to see it!  If you have yet to buy a ticket, please visit the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling Page on Facebook.  Thank you!

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 April Astig Update #4

There has been an added match announced by Red Ollero regarding the Filipino Pro Wrestling FPW Astig show scheduled for Sunday, April 14th.

 

The venue is the PMC Spotlight Blackbox Theater in Circuit Makati beginning at 2pm.

 

The Blessed One, Chino Guinto, will be taking on AB3 in now, one of five matches scheduled.  As mentioned on the Facebook page, this match will definitely be a banger!

 

Tickets are still available for this show.  Please check the ticket2me.net website regarding tickets.  Thank you.

The First FPW Championship Match

It was Sunday, April 23, 2023.  The venue was the PMC Spotlight Blackbox Theater in Circuit Makati.  The finals of the FPW Tournament, to decide the first FPW Champion, was about to take place.

 

Mike Madrigal, Ralph Imabayashi and Cali Nueva would go through a competitive tournament to reach the finals.  I was fortunate to see all three wrestlers live last August.  There was no question in my mind then that all three grapplers deserved to be in the final on this very day.

 

Prior to seeing the August show, it was watching each on You Tube video when all three were with Philippine Wrestling Revolution.  I knew about Ralph Imabayashi being PWR Champion longer than anyone in the promotion's history.  But, after watching some video with Mike Madrigal and Cali Nueva, any one of the three could be the first FPW Champion.

 

This wrestling fan has watched this match a couple of times now and it was as action packed of a three way match as any triple threat match I've seen worldwide.  All three brought their 'A' game that day to the PMC Spotlight Theater.

 

I want to say that Red Ollero and Poch Spice (who is also the ring announcer) did a good job with the commentary.  They brought a lot of excitement to the match as well.

As 2024 is a few days old, I could see any of the three in this match holding the FPW Championship this year or sometime down the line.  If you haven't seen the match, the link to it is below.  Hope you guys enjoy it.  The fans who were there back in April did just that!

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDS3iccCB2s

Philippine Wrestling Revolution

Philippine Wrestling Revolution was a promotion that began in December 2013 and ended on September 14, 2022 (per Wikipedia and Cagematch).

 

The idea of this came up through a group in Facebook in 2012.  By September 27, 2014, PWR would have their first show.  The event was called PWR Renaissance 2014 that took place at the Makati Square Arena in Makati.  Today, the arena is a government building.

 

PWR had four titles in its existence.  The titles and champions are mentioned under the PWR page.  You can locate it by clicking PWR at the top and to the right side of the blog page.

 

Because of COVID-19, PWR, like many promotions, would not be able to hold shows to a live audience due to protocols.  Eventually, by September 2022, the company ended its operation. 

Filipino Pro Wrestling

It started with an event known as FPW: Unfinished Business in October 2022.  Currently, shows over the past year are on You Tube.

 

This is Filipino Pro Wrestling.  It is a Philippines based promotion.  Shortly after Philippine Wrestling Revoultion ended, a new company started. 

 

FPW currently hosts their shows at the PMC Spotlight Theater in Circuit Makati.  The promotion is one of three in the Philippines with Manila Wrestling Federation and World Underground Wrestling - Philippines being the other two.

 

Red Ollero is heading the group.  The Current MWF Champion is Mike Madrigal.  Mike won in a tournament back in the Spring of 2023.

 

The company is doing okay over the first year with several shows.

 

For more, including a list of champions, please check out the FPW page that is listed on the top and the right side of the blog.

 

Replays of the show, Astig are currently being viewed on You Tube.  Please check You Tube under Filipino Pro Wrestling (FPW) and under videos for all of the shows.