Memorable Two Days

Cody Rhodes at WWE World on The Pat McAfee Show.

 

Normally, this post is for Southeast Asia wrestling but today, this blogger has made an exception.  Hopefully, everyone will understand.

 

The last two days with Wrestlemania 40 in Philadelphia was epic.  This blogger cannot say enough about the matches presented.  I'm grateful enough to have seen all 40 Wrestlemanias with one of them, WM31 live!  A couple of friends of mine who were there, said "The City Of Brotherly Love" was excellent to them during their five days there.

 

Besides the 14 matches (yes, we need to count Damian Priest's cash in as a match), there are two things that stick out in this fan's mind.

 

#1.  This blogger can relate to Cody and the relationship with his dad.  My father passed away at a younger age than Cody and am sure that the love for my dad was every bit as strong as in Cody's case.  "Finishing The Story" was something I was behind as a fan from Day One!  It had nothing to do with Paul Heyman, Roman and The Bloodline.  Their storyline needed to happen because of the pandemic.  This fan will always thank WWE and the faction for that.  However, there needed to be a new chapter or era.  Enough there.

 

#2.  This blogger will always love pro wrestling!  Yes, Michael Cole said it!  And everyone that I saw on social media have said it!

 

For those reading this, whether in America, or the nearly 190 countries that now have read at least one blog post.  The reason for a Southeast Asia wrestling blog is because of all wrestling fans, whether in Southeast Asia or elsewhere.

 

Following pro wrestling for 56 years now, the time has never been better.  Let's enjoy it while we have it!  

MWF Kasaysayan 2023 Flashback

Hello everyone.

 

As part of the ten year anniversary of the modern day Philippines wrestling, here were the results of last year's MWF Kasaysayan event.  The venue was the Fitness Playground PH. on Sunday, March 5th. 

Danny Zamora d. Main Maxx.

Nigel San Jose and Fabio Makisig d. Jake De Leon and Ken Warren.

Crystal d. Aaron Liwanag.

Fabio Makisig d. Migs Valdez in a non title bout.

Jake de Leon d. Ken Warren in Jake's 100th career match.

Chilly Willy Wrestling Cup:

Ken Cifer d. Zera.

Razael d. Ace Clark.

Dabid Ravena d. Pablo Salvacion.

El Kapitunero d. Dante Guinoo.

Ken Cifer d. Razael.

Dabid Ravena d. El Kapitunero

Ken Cifer d. Dabid Ravena.

Sunny Z vs. Bro. Jonar Liwanag.

 

 

There were a lot of memories that happened that day.  First off, this was the first MWF event of the year, and it happened at the Fitness Playground PH., I believe for the first time.

 

 

The first Chilly Willy Wrestling Cup took place with Ken Cifer winning it.  There were a total of 13 matches that day, probably a Manila Wrestling Federation record for one show.

 

 

Fabio Makisig would wrestle in a match for the first time after winning the MWF Pinoy Wrestling Championship.

 

 

Jake De Leon would wrestle his tag team partner, Ken Warren in what would be Jake's 100th wrestling match.  Also, the event would be the last time that Ken Warren would wrestle in the Philippines.  Ken is now living in Canada and still wrestling for a promotion currently. 

SETUP Thailand Clash Of The Titans Update #1

Hello everyone.

 

SETUP Thailand's next show is EP18: Clash Of The Titans.  The event will take place on Saturday, May 25th at 6:30pm.  The venue is The Circus Studio.

 

There have been several matches already lined up for the show.

 

Shivam will take on "The Statement" Andruew Tang in what has been described as a Hell In A Cell Bra And Panties match.  Yes, that is what SETUP Thailand's page on Facebook says.

 

Also, Matcha, the SETUP Thailand All Asia Women's Champion will take on Monomoth and Mizuki from TJPW in a triple threat match.

 

There will also be a number one contender's match for the IWA Japan SETUP World Tag Team Championship.  Mr. Suchart will take on Ho Ho Lun in a singles match.  If either wrestler wins, the wrestler along with the tag team partner of his choice will face CDK (Chris Brookes and Masa Takanashi) sometime later in 2024 for the IWA Championship.

 

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

VPW: Saigon Slam Update #1

Vietnam Pro Wrestling's next event will be VPW: Saigon Slam.  The event will take place on Saturday, May 4th at the VAIB Studio beginning at 7pm.

 

There has already been one match made for the show, and it is a challenge.

 

Chi Bao, who defeated former VPW Openweight Champion, Damien Wolfe on the last show, will take on Khoa Truong in a loser leave VPW match.

 

Things regarding Chi Bao became real interesting this past Saturday night.  All hell broke loose at Soma Saigon during a live taping of a comedy podcast.  The British Horror was a guest that evening during the taping. 

 

Since I wasn't at the last show, and didn't see the stream, since there wasn't one, there is a reel on the Vietnam Pro Wrestling page on Facebook.

 

The British Horror, after making a poor comment about comedy in Vietnam, replied to a comment made by Chi Bao bu throwing water at him.  A brawl ensued with Chi Bao being escorted out of the taping.

 

Certainly, the war between Chi Bao, Khoa Truong and The British Horror is far from over!

FPW April Astig Update #5

Two announcements have been made since the last post regarding the Filipino Pro Wrestling - Astig show.  The show will take place on Sunday, April 14th at the PMC Spotlight Blackbox Theater beginning at 2pm.  Tickets are STILL available for the show on the ticket2net.net website!  Please check the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling page on Facebook for more information.

 

The great Dax Xaviera will be in action!  I believe the last time fans saw him at the venue was last August at the final FPW Astig show.  It will be great to see him back!  His opponent has yet to be named.

Also, the man they call Jeffrey will be in action against an opponent yet to be named.

 

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.

Bucket List

As a long time wrestling fan of 56 years, this fan has been blessed with a lot of moments.  This is something normally not brought up because this blog is for Southeast Asia wrestling and its fans.

 

While doing this post, nine years ago today, I went to my one and only Wrestlemania, WM31 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.  It was definitely a moment of a lifetime.

 

Getting to see at least one NWA, AWA, WWE, WCW, ROH, IMPACT, NJPW and AEW shows in my area are moments not to be forgotten.

 

Seeing at least one wrestling show in two different states (California and Oregon) and three different countries (America, Canada and the Philippines) is something I'll treasure.

 

Seeing the likes of Pat Patterson, Ric Flair, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Hulk Hogan, the late Eddie Guerrero, The Man - Becky Lynch, Bayley, MJF, Bryan Danielson, Kazuchika Okada, The Usos, Roman Reigns and Randy Orton are moments not to be forgotten. 

 

And yet, there is one thing I've never done, and it is something I would like to do once in my lifetime.

 

That is to stand inside a wrestling ring and see what it is like from a wrestler, referee, ring announcer or staff member perspective.  Believe it or not, it's not something I've thought of a lot.  Being a fan, I've always been focused on the combatants inside the squared circle.

 

This blogger posts about wrestlers, wrestling matches, shows and results.  But, how is it really like inside the squared circle?

 

This thought happened in a dream that I had last night.  Obviously, this blogger has been looking at too much material in social media lately.

 

Hope everyone has a good and safe Holy Week weekend.

April 14th

Sunday, April 14, 2024 will be a historic day for pro wrestling in the Philippines!  The post is a little long.  My thoughts on this day are long overdue. 

 

At 2pm, Filipino Pro Wrestling will have their show, FPW Astig.  The live event will take place at the PMC Spotlight Blackbox Theater in Circuit Makati.

 

Here are the matches that are lined up so far.....

Mike Madrigal vs. Robynn for the FPW Championship.

Duke Ortega vs. Ralph Imabayashi.

Jan Evander vs. Thiago.

The YOLO Twins and 'Good Guy' Quatro vs. James 'Idol" Martinez, Evan Carleaux and Cali Nueva.

 

There are possibly more matches to be announced.  It's always a good idea to check their Facebook page.  Tickets for the FPW Astig show are still available by going to the ticket2me.net website!  As always, please check the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling page on Facebook for more information.

 

Now, I would like to share something with the Pinoy wrestling fans (FPW, MWF, WUW and/or any combination thereof).  

 

This fan realizes, per the Pinoy wrestling fans he knows on social media, that there are two different promotions with two shows happening on the same day (April 14th) in two different areas of Metro Manila.  Because of this, up until this post, it was appropriate to separate the two shows and the information regarding both. 

 

There was a moment recently when, at least two pinoy wrestling fans, were disappointed that the show they wanted to go to was "sold out" already.  This fan had yet to respond back because of the disappointment.

 

There are two things that this blogger would like to share on the matter....

 

First and foremost.....Filipino Pro Wrestling has had their shows at the PMC Spotlight Blackbox Theater since their inception in October 2022.  It is difficult to get a booking of any kind, per sources, to the venue.  Since FPW Astig's last show was in February, I'm certain that they wanted to have another show within a certain time frame.  It just so happened that April 14th was the best time for the show.  I believe this per my sources.

 

Second thing, and this is just as important to everyone reading.....Though I've been to more shows of another promotion (Manila Wrestling Federation) during my Philippines' visits, it doesn't mean that I don't like, or don't care, about FPW.  In fact, this fan raved about the FPW Astig show last August just as I did with the MWF and WUW shows!   

 

Having a chance to talk and photo-op with wrestlers, wrestling fans and Red after the show that day was important.  It was every bit as important, as my first Manila Wrestling Federation show with wrestlers, wrestling fans, Veronica and Tarek.  It was every bit as important at the WUW (Dexcon) show last summer with wrestlers, wrestling fans, and with Saint John Martin.

 

In conclusion, I'm here blogging, not to change the opinion of Pinoy wrestling fans, nor to favor one promotion over another.  In every sport, and in this case, sports entertainment, there is a fan base with each of the promotions.  In America where I live, there is the continual bashing of the two major promotions in AEW and WWE.  I've been to both promotions shows in this country over the past year because I love pro wrestling.

 

In saying all of this, at the same time, there's nothing wrong with liking one promotion over the other either.  It's just that this fan appreciates what all the promotions try to do.  Maybe, it is being a purist with the industry.  The promotions are trying their best to entertain the fans the best way they know how!

 

On Sunday, April 14, 2024, Pinoy wrestling fans have a great opportunity like never before.  One show at UP Dillman is sold out!  There is NO reason, other than other obligations one might have that day, why the FPW show cannot do the same!  Having two sold out shows will show wrestling fans throughout Southeast Asia that wrestling fans are alive and well in the Philippines!  It will put the rest of Southeast Asia on notice.

 

Please have a good day everyone!

FPW Pro Wrestling Academy

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, FPW Academy is re-opening and taking in applications for April!

 

The Batch #4 sessions, we're told, will begin on Sunday, April 21st or the week after the FPW Astig show.  The session is open to ALL adults, 18 years and older, with NO SERIOUS medical condition!

 

For more information on this, as well as the FPW Astig show, please visit the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling page on Facebook.  Thank you.

Break Until Friday

Will be back blogging on Friday!

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.

Dexcon Wrestle Storn Recap

From the comments, video, pics and more, there is no question that pro wrestling in the Philippines had a very successful weekend!

 

The two day event featured a Meet And Greet known as Wrestle Bazaar.  That was held at Unbox Greenhills.  The Sunday event known as Wrestle Storm was the actual show that was held at the Brawl Pit Bulusan.  There were seven matches on the show according to sources.

 

Normally, there would be results for everyone.  There will be a stream of the show like there was last August.  At the appropriate time after people get a chance to see it, the results will then be posted.  

 

I've talked, messaged and texted with several people and have seen several photos, video and comments.  It appeared that the show was definitely a success.

 

From this sponsor, a special thank you to Shivam (SETUP), Calamari Drunken Kings (DDT, Chocopro and SETUP) and Kappa World Order (SETUP) for traveling all the way from Thailand and appearing at the show.  Shivam deserves a special thanks because he wrestled at a SETUP show in Thailand against Zach Sabre Jr. in a main event the night before!

 

Certainly, thank you to the wrestlers from World Underground Wrestling and Manila Wrestling Federation along with AFAM Steve, Pinoy Bulldog and, I believe, Silent D (correct me please if he is affiliated with a promotion).

 

Finally, thank you to Linus, Rosh, Cholo, Martin, Sonny Go who announced the show, and the staff who set up things like the wrestling ring and configuring the seating at the Brawl Pit Bulusan.  Finally, thank you to the wrestling fans who were there either one, or both, of the weekend events!

 

The Pinoy wrestling community is now experiencing the tenth year of modern pro wrestling in the Philippines.  Events such as the February Filipino Pro Wrestling show and this past weekend's Dexcon Wrestle Bazaar/Wrestle Storm event is getting things off to a great start in 2024!

 

Hopefully, Dexcon will have another wrestling event later this year.  Fans, if you would like to see one, please message them on their page on Faacebook.  Have a good week ahead everyone!

SETUP Thailand EP17: Bangkok Strong Style Results

Hello everyone!

 

Here are the results from SETUP Thailand's show, Bangkok Strong Style.  The event was held last Saturday at The Circus Studio.

 

TRIPLE THREAT MATCH Set 1 round 20 minutes

Bital Hasdin vs The Gatekeeper vs Paksa

WINNER : Paksa (7.15) with Curb Stomp on The Gatekeeper

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INTERGENDER TAG TEAM MATCH Set 1 round 20 minutes.

Jeney & Mikey Wild vs Chalee & ‘Bangkok Rockstar’ Terry Diesel

WINNER : Terry Diesel (8.14) with Falling Sanctuary pose on Jeney

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INTERNATIONAL SINGLE MATCH Set 1 round 20 minutes.

‘Smiling Angel’ Monomoth vs ‘The Good Doctor’ Landon Hale

WINNER : Monomoth (16.45) ด้วยท่า Bridging Backslide Hold

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SPECIAL TAG TEAM MATCH Set 1 round 20 minutes.

Gym Bros (Sunny Z & Benji) vs St.John Innocent College (Pondhub & Kevin Weng)

WINNER : Gym Bros (16.55) After Kevin Weng decided to get down from the rope to help Pondhub that was being played and lost the rhythm, causing Pondhub to lose Gym Bros Elbow.

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After the match, Pondhub is not happy with Kevin Weng for making a wrong decision. He asked "Don't you want to be a tag team champion?" But Kevin Weng answered "I want to be a champion, but I want you more" ...

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Pondhub stunned and walked away.

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SETUP ALL ASIA WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP Set 1 round 30 minutes.

Princess Pistachio (Challenger) vs Matcha (Champion)

WINNER : Matcha (6.35) ด้วย Saito Suplex

*1st place champion. Defended the 1st place successfully.

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After the match, Monomoth came out to make history to challenge the women's championship !? Before MIZUKI from TJPW submitted a championship challenge video too !

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EP SETUP. 18 ways Matcha will defend champ against Monomoth and Mizuki in 3 rounds !

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SEMI FINAL : THAILAND vs TAIWAN TAG TEAM MATCH Set 1 round 30 minutes

Team Puzzle (Show Lo & Porco) vs The Good Deal (Anont Alonzo & Mister Suchart)

WINNER : The Good Deal (16.40)

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MAIN EVENT I : SPECIAL SINGLE MATCH Set 1 round 30 minutes.

‘Ace of Thai Wrestling’ Shivam vs Zack Sabre Jr. (NJPW - TMDK)

WINNER : ZSJ (17.01) ด้วยท่า Arm Bar

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MAIN EVENT II : SPECIAL SINGLE MATCH Set 1 round 60 minutes.

‘SETUP Thailand Openweight Champion’ Jonathan Johnson vs El Phantasmo (NJPW - G.O.D.)

WINNER : Johnson (20.23) with collector

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*7th champion. Successfully defended the 1st position.

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Post-match AKIRA from Major League Wrestling challenges for SETUP Thailand Openweight Champion with Jonathan Johnson at Daikaiju Pro Wrestling April 27, 2024.

Grapplemax Amplify Results

Hello everyone!

 

Here are the results from the Grapplemax Amplify show held this past Saturday night at the Grapplemax Studios in Singapore.

 

Inglorious (Endboss GREGORY and "Wildfire Remus) d. Nathaniel and Tydus in a Grade 1 Graduation Tag Team Match.

Joses with D d. BIG DAVE w/Ban Sachak.

Showtime Inc. (Julian and Kelvin) d. Christian and Ming Rui.

Larhvin and Simon Siah d. Aussie Aussie Aussie.

SPD d. Endboss GREGORY, BIG DAVE, Showtime, D and Christian in a Grapplemax Openweight Championship #1 Contender's Six Man elimination match.