SETUP Thailand Year End Climax Results

Hello everyone!

 

Here are the results from SETUP Thailand's show, EP 20: Year End Result.  The event took place at The Circus Studio, G Village Bangkok before a full house on Saturday, November 30th.

 

Mikey Wild d. Gunn.

Jeney and Kevin Weng d. Kru Pol in a 2-on-1 Handicap Match.

Paksa d. G Sharpe.

The Good Deal (Anont Alonzo and Mister Suchart)-c d. Robin Sane and Monomoth to retain the IWA SETUP World Tag Team Championship.

Pom Harajuku d. Matcha (c) to win the SETUP All Asia Women's Championship.

"The Statement" Andruew Tang d. Jonathan Johnson (c) to win the SETUP Thailand Openweight Championship.

Benji won the 20 Person SETUP Rumble #1 Contender Match.  The Battle Royal included Steve The Teacher and Shivam.

 

SETUP has announced their next show, Bangkok Navigation.  The show will take place on Saturday, January 18, 2025.  Please check back on SETUP Thailand Pro Wrestling's Facebook page for more information.  Thank you.

Pinoy Wrestling Year In Review

This blogger was a little hesitant about doing the following post.  Since another year of my life, and Christmas are happening soon, now is a good time to do this.

 

After "wrestling" with the post,  this blogger wants to share the following thoughts about Pinoy Wrestling in 2024.  Hopefully, no one will be upset with what is mentioned here.  If anyone feels that way, please feel free to message SFWayne on Facebook or comment here on blogger.

 

The year of 2024 began with three wrestling promotions in the Philippines as well as an independent group.  The country had Dexcon (independent group), Filipino Pro Wrestling, World Underground Wrestling - Philippines and the Manila Wrestling Federation.

 

Remembering 2023 as I do, this blogger was able to attend four wrestling shows amongst the three promotions while on vacation.  Being there, viewing what was happening, seeing, listening to, and reading fan reaction, the world of local pro wrestling in the Philippines was, perhaps, at an all time high.  

 

The fan bases were, and are, amazing!  From the day I started doing this blog, the wrestlers and staff from each promotion have been very cooperative and respectful.  Am grateful to all of you.  Going to a wrestling show in the Philippines is the best!

 

The year 2024 started well with everyone.  There were shows with all four mentioned and it appeared that things were going well.  Being outside the Philippines, you would have never known that something was about to change.

 

Unfortunately, the Manila Wrestling Federation didn't make it into May.  The company folded after one major show in April, Kasasayan.  

 

This blogger won't go into what happened.  All of us, hopefully have moved on from a very bleak and unfortunate time back then.  Roughly 40 employees from the promotion were wondering if they would ever wrestle, work the event, or let alone perform again?

 

Thanks to Fabio Makisig and many others, a new promotion, PUSO Wrestling was formed in June.  In a few weeks, in August, the promotion hosted their first show.  By the end of November, the company hosted three shows, the roster has grown and the promotion now has their initial Pusong Pinoy Wrestling Champion.  The Pinay (women) wrestlers have grown as well.  

 

This blogger doesn't know if there is another promotion on the planet that had to endure what PUSO Wrestling did!  They did, and the promotion is here to stay!  On this end, I'm grateful to everyone in the promotion to be involved in a small way, and will continue to do so in 2025!

 

Filipino Pro Wrestling needed to prove themselves as well.  While PUSO Wrestling was growing, FPW was starting their second year as a company.  The promotion has had to endure things of their own.  Coming off a productive first year, would the sophomore jinx hit the promotion?

 

Fortunately, it didn't.  Yes, there was the move from the PMC Spotlight Theater to Baked Studios but they were still in Makati.  Though this blogger has not been inside the venue, it appears from wrestling fans that this is a better place for the promotion.  

 

FPW had five shows this year.  Their pinnacle event was the October show.  Jeff Cobb, wrestling with New Japan Pro Wrestling these days, won the FPW title from Mike Madrigal.  Mike had held the belt for 547 days, an enormous amount in any promotion.  Also, in 2024, FPW opened up an FPW Academy for possible new talent.  From this, the roster is slowly growing.  Hopefully, the women wrestling scene will grow in 2025!

 

Right now, FPW has their shows from the past year on their You Tube channel.  Please check it out.

 

World Underground Wrestling - Philippines had their show on July 7th this year in Tagay Na! which was a sellout and a huge success.  WUW - Philippines has also been involved with the numerous Dexcon shows that happened this year.

 

Speaking of Dexcon, what a year for the group!  The organization had events such as Wrestle Storm, Dexcon Decada and Jam Of The Joshi's/Graveyard Shift.  All of the shows have been "dynamite" with various local and wrestlers from Asia participating.  Thanks, as always, to Linus, Rosh, Cholo and others involved.  They are always trying to bring the best of wrestling talent to the Philippines.  I'm sure 2025 will have more surprises for Pinoy wrestling fans.

 

This blogger is grateful to see the cooperation between promotions.  The latest PUSO Wrestling show had Robynn from FPW participating in the Pinay Gauntlet match.  There were several wrestlers from FPW who were invited, and appeared at the show.  In seeing this, it's a good sign.  When doing this blog, promotions from countries such as Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia are doing this as well.  Hopefully, the fans at the PUSO event in November appreciated the talents of Robynn.  I had a chance to see her firsthand at my only FPW show in August 2023.

The Pinoy Wrestling scene going into 2025 is in good shape just as it was last year.  Continued growth and improvement is important.  Surely, all the promotions know this going into the new year.

Happy Holidays everyone!          

RoR Experience 2: This Baby Is Crazy Results

Hello everyone.

 

Apologies to The Eurasian Dragon, Ring Of Rebirth and wrestling fans.  Here are the results from the RoR Experience 2: This Baby Is Crazy show.  The event was held on November 24th at the Goldpine Industrial Building in Singapore.

 

Nyc w/Alfred d. Geylang Green and Mr. Geylang.

Funky won the Lucky Draw.

Erfie d. Ahmad Arif.

Erfie d. Referee Noor.

The Eurasian Dragon d. Varun Khanna.

 

I will have results from RoR Experience from September tomorrow.  Again, my apologies for not posting these at the proper moments.  

Grapplemax Pro Wrestling Festival Results

Hello everyone.

 

Here are the results from Grapplemax Pro Wrestling's event, Pro Wrestling Festival.  The event took place on Saturday, November 16th at the Jurong Spring Community Club, Multi Purpose Hall in Singapore.  Apologies for the late post.

 

Grudge Match:

Jullian vs. SPD

Winner: Jullian by Pinfall on SPD with Fade to Black (6:45).

 

International Triple Threat Match

Shaheen vs. Simon Siah vs. Jordan

Winner Shaheen by Pinfall on Jordan with The Stoop (10:38).

 

Mixed Tag Team Match

Divya and Ming Rui vs. Christian and Sarah Coldheart

Winner: Divya by Pinfall on Christian with Spear (8:10).

 

International Singles Match

Larhvin vs. Jay Lamrod

Winner: Larhvin by Submission on Jay Lamrod with Figure 4 (00:12).

 

Tag Team Championship Tournament Final

Aussie Aussie Aussie vs. Broken Bad

Winner: YC by Pinfall on BIG DAVE with Down Bad Down Under (15:50).

 

Grapplemax Openweight Championship

Hotshot vs. KAL

Winner: Hotshot by Pinfall on KAL with Killshot (11:00).

Pusong Pinoy Results

Hello everyone.

 

Here are the results from PUSO Wrestling's show, Pusong Pinoy.  The event took place this past Saturday night, November 30th at the Brawl Pit Pulusan in Quezon City, Philippines.

 

Thank you to everyone who sponsored and attended a historic show.  Sources have shared with me that several wrestlers from Filipino Pro Wrestling were invited, and were at the show (which is always a welcome site).  It's great seeing wrestlers - Shaheen (United Arab Emirates), Shigehiro (Kyushu-Japan), Roxxy (Wrestlefest DXB), Robynn (FPW) and Yappy from other promotions taking part and helping out with the show.

 

Also, thank you to the various wrestling fans who messaged me following the show and shared their thoughts.  It always makes it easier to share results and the action and turn around and share it with fans who were not at the event.  As always, thank you again.  You guys are the best!

 

All the matches were of good quality (again from my sources).  And finally, congratulations to Main Maxx in winning the Pusong Pinoy Wrestling Championship.  In addition, congratulations to Aaron Liwanag, not only in getting to the finals, but putting up a very valiant effort in defeat.

 

This blogger will have one final post regarding PUSO Wrestling, Filipino Pro Wrestling, World Underground Wrestling and Dexcon later this week before celebrating another year in his life!  Please stay tuned for the post!

 

Here are the results.

 

Bahay Ng Liwanag (Serafin Liwanag and Kapatid Na X) d. Hakai Mateo and Alien Friend.

Isaiah Valencia d. Jomar.

MSG (Kurt Jiminez and Miguel Valdez) d. Fabio Makisig and Nigel San Jose.

El Kapitunero d. Joey Rosas, Ken Cifer and Danny Zamora to earn the #1 Contender for the Pusong Pinoy Wrestling Championship.

Joya d. Crystal, Robynn, Super P, Roxxy, Chelsea and Patricia Ligaia to win the Pwersang Pinay Gauntlet Match.

Jake De Leon d. Shaheen and Shigehiro and a Three Way International Match.

Main Maxx d. Aaron Liwanag for the Inaugural Pusong Pinoy Wrestling Championship.

VPW Brawl Hallows Eve Results

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Here are the results from Vietnam Pro Wrestling's last show, Brawl Hallow's Eve.  The event took place on Saturday, October 26th at the VAIB Studio, D7.  Thank you to TJ for the recap and sharing the results.

 

Also, VPW's next show, Immortal Glory, will take place on Saturday, December 7th.  It will be at the VAIB Studio, D7 beginning at 7pm.  VIP Tickets are sold out but General Admission tickets remain.  Please check the Vietnam Pro Wrestling Facebook page for further info.  Thank you and here is the recap and results.

 

  

- British Horror w/ the debut of Princess Death as manager defeated Miles Karu. Miles Karu won't get the contract of VPW. 

 

- Jimmy AG defeated Long Xiumin in a #1 contender for VPW Openweight Championship by taking Long Xiumin mask as an advantage.

 

- Khoa Truong promo, he thanked the VPW fans for supporting him during the day he's with British Horror and calling out Kira in order to get revenge for shaving his hair last year. Kira attacked behind with KPY and attempt to shave Khoa Truong hair again, but Sid Nguyen appears to the rescue. He said that he respected Khoa Truong a lot, and he needs a new partner to take Vortex Rebellion down. After that, D-Austin appears to attack both, and join Vortex Rebellion.

 

- Hy Draco defeated Dokuga. 

 

- VTX successed at defending the title against The Classic Nights in a Trick Or Treat Street Fight. Phuong Nam, manager of Ares come out and said that the Classic Nights should dancing and please every fans of VPW. He also persuade Classic Nights to join him and give them some time to think about his offer.

 

- Ares defeated Rocky to become a new VPW Openweight Champion. After that Ares and Phuong Nam attacked Rocky, but Hy Draco appears to save but Ares spears him out. Not long when Ares and Phuong Nam celebrated, Hy Draco decided to use a Rumble contract to get title shot right now. Hy Draco got a win and he's a new VPW Openweight Champion.

Filipino Pro Wrestling Future

By now, the fans that follow Filipino Pro Wrestling know that the promotion just completed its second season in the Philippines.  The final show had a couple of memorable moments.  

 

Jeff Cobb, currently wrestling for New Japan Pro Wrestling, defeated Mike Madrigal for the FPW Championship.  Mike held the prestigious title for 547 days, quite a stint in today's world of pro wrestling.  Right now, the question on fans' minds is if Jeff Cobb will return to the Philippines and defend the belt?  Definitely, we won't know until next year at the earliest.

 

The roster has become stronger with the likes of Thiago and Jeffrey.  Along with the main roster with the likes of Quatro, Duke Ortega, Ralph Imabayashi, The Yolo Twins, Jan Evander, Chino Guinto and others, FPW looks strong going into 2025. 

 

Also, on another note, the stable of Jason Rex and his mentor, LegenDarius, have a third member in the fold in AB3.  Though this blogger wasn't there for the October show, I've seen enough reels and comments to know that he's part of the faction.  From what people have said, factions or stables, the storylines appear to have a fresh approach.  It will be interesting to see what next year will provide with the trio, and perhaps additions!

 

For those that may not know, Robynn, one of my favorites will be returning to the ring.  It will be a very interesting situation as she will be appearing at PUSO Wrestling's final show in a Pinay Gauntlet match.  This is a good and healthy thing, in my opinion, for the Pinoy/Pinay wrestling industry.  This blogger knows that it's none of his business what goes on behind the scenes.  However, it's good that FPW and PUSO Wrestling are cooperating on this.  Pinay wrestling has improved tremendously over the past year in the country.  Having Robynn in the November 30th match will add to what is already a quality match.

 

Finally, Season Two of FPW Astig (July 2023 -  forward) is now showing on You Tube.  Please view and subscribe to Filipino Pro Wrestling on their page.  Thank you.      

The Heart Of A Champion

This blogger wasn't certain how to write this post and when he was going to do it.  However, now is the time to share it with everyone.

 

The Walking Death, Mike Madrigal of Filipino Pro Wrestling, will always be a champion in my book. As those of you know, Mike held the FPW Championship for 547 days.  

 

He took on all comers from the company that he wrestles for in the Philippines.  Earlier this year, he traveled to Malaysia to take part in a four way match for the prestigious title, and won.  Since wrestling returned to the Philippines, and the world after the Covid pandemic, he was undefeated in singles action.

 

The defeat to Jeff Cobb was, in no way, an upset.  I've had a chance to see Jeff Cobb live a couple of times when Cobb wrestled locally for an independent promotion in the Bay Area, and with New Japan Pro Wrestling.  Since the first time watching back in a local auditorium in Daly City, Jeff Cobb has improved greatly in his craft.  In fact, I'm sure that Mike Madrigal has, and will continue to improve from the experience from last month's match.

 

A little over a year ago, this blogger had an opportunity to interview him on this blog.  This happened after seeing my first FPW show.  The banger of a match that he had with Duke Ortega in August 2023 had this fan standing at the conclusion of the match.  It was that good.  I knew that FPW had a champion that they were proud of.  I had a chance to talk with Mike briefly after the show and it was an experience not to be forgotten.  

 

Mike was gracious and candid with what he said in the interview.  At the time, he wants to take pro wrestling, and with FPW to the next level.  There is no question in my mind that Mike and FPW have done just that.

 

Jeff Cobb has said that he will defend the title again in the Philippines, Japan and possibly other Southeast Asian locations.  As far as Mike Madrigal is concerned, don't be surprised if he gets another title shot down the line, as early as 2025!  He'll always be a champion!  

Robin Sane Wrestling In Thailand

Haven't been on social media much lately but this just got my eye.

 

Robin Sane, legendary Filipino wrestler and SETUP Thailand's Monomoth, will be taking on The Good Deal.  The match will be for The International Wrestling Association Japan x SETUP World Tag Team Championship.  

 

The event will take place on Saturday, November 30th at SETUP Thailand's next show, Year End Climax.  The event takes place once again at The Circus Studio, G Village Bangkok, beginning at 6:30pm.

Also on the show, here are the other matches scheduled....

Jonathan Johnson (c) vs. "The Statement" Andruew Tang for the SETUP Thailand Pro Wrestling Openweight Championship.

Gunn vs. The Debuting International Wrestler in a singles match.

Matcha (c) vs. Pom Harajuku for the SETUP All Asia Women's Championship in a No Disqualification match.

Paska vs. G Sharpe in a Special Singles match.

Also, a SETUP Thailand Openweight: Rights To Challenge Anywhere, Anytime Fantasy Rumble Over The Top Rope Match.

 

For more, including tickets, please visit the SETUP Thailand Pro Wrestling Facebook page.  Thank you.

Pusong Pinoy Update #1

Hello everyone!

 

There has been an update regarding the Pinoy women's gauntlet match for the Pusong Pinoy - Puso Wrestling show.

 

Robynn from Filipino Pro Wrestling has been added to the Pwersang Pinay Gauntlet match scheduled for Saturday, November 30th.  This fan had an opportunity to see Robynn in action in August 2023 and she's, more than capable, to win the event.  Robynn defeated Thiago in a single's match that day.

 

The event, as mentioned, will take place on Saturday, November 30th at Brawl Pit Bulusan beginning at 6pm.  For more, including tickets, please visit the PUSO Wrestling Facebook page.  Thank you. 

Puso Wrestling's Next Show

Hello everyone!  Apologies for not posting lately.

 

PUSO Wrestling's next show, Pusong Pinoy, will take place on Saturday, November 30th.  The venue is once again the Brawl Pit Bulusan in Quezon City beginning at 6pm.  Here is what is happening.

 

The finals for the inaugural Pusong Pinoy Wrestling Championship will be decided that evening.  Aaron Liwanag will take on Main Maxx in what will be a banger of a match!  Both wrestlers are undefeated since PUSO Wrestling began last summer.  Aaron Liwanag will be battling for his first championship while Main Maxx will battle for his first championship in several years.

 

In other matches signed,  Dabid Ravena and Kurt Jiminez, returning to action, will face Nigel San Jose and Fabio Makisig, returning to action.  Ravena and Jiminez are part of the revival group, MSG led by Mr. Sy along with the Pinay Vixen, Chelsea Marie.  Nigel San Jose and Fabio Makisig have teamed up before in tag team action and will prove a huge test, and revenge, against the MSG team.

 

There will also be a Pwersang Pinay Gauntlet match involving Crystal, Chelsea Marie, Joya, Super P., Patricia Ligaia, Roxxy from Wrestlefest DXB (Dubai) and a wrestler yet to be named.  Yappy will be the special guest referee for the match.

 

In a three way, Mr. Philippine Wrestling's, Jake De Leon will take on Shaheen from Wrestlefest DXB and Shigehiro Irie from Japan in a huge encounter.

 

Also, Isaiah Valencia will take on Jomar in singles action.

 

In a four way for the #1 contender for the Pusong Pinoy Wrestling Championship, it will be Danny Zamora vs. Joey Rosas vs. Ken Cifer vs. El Kapitunero.  The winner of this match will get a title shot at whoever is the champion.

 

Finally, there will be a tag match between Hakai Mateo and Alien Friend vs. Serafin Liwanag and Kapatid na ???.  The stipulation is this per General Manager, Sonny Go.  If Hakai Mateo and Alien Friend win the match, Serafin Liwanag and Kapatid na ??? will be barred from ringside during the Pusong Pinoy Championship Match.

 

For more information, including tickets, please visit the PUSO Wrestling Facebook page.  Thank you.