On Saturday, August 31st, the promotion will celebrate it's 15th anniversary. Details at the moment are small, but wrestlers from Hong Kong, China and Mexico will take part in the show.
Please check back on the Hong Kong Pro Wrestling Federation (HKWF) Facebook page for future information and announcements. Thank you.
Want to talk about WWE for a moment. This year, the WWE has done PLE shows in more countries than ever before. This is really no accident since the company wants to be more global than ever.
This past weekend, WWE and NXT took the show to Toronto, Ontario (Canada) to sellout indoor crowds of near 20,000. The Scotiabank Arena was the place to be this past weekend.
Next weekend, WWE will do two shows on the south side of America. Mexico's - Mexico City and Monterrey will have two Super Show events on Saturday / Sunday, July 13-14. The promotion was in Mexico last year before sellout crowds and it appears that WWE is at a fever pitch this time!
Since I do posts on Southeast Asia wrestling, recently, I've thought about sending WWE an e-mail regarding an Asia and Australia tour. European tours are good and the fans in Scotland, England and Germany have responded big time!
Having a show in Australia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, China and Malaysia would be great, not only for the wrestling fans of the countries mentioned, but the promotions themselves.
Let me draft a letter or e-mail and see what can be done here.....
Here are the results from TOP Dojo's show, Unleash. The event took place this past Sunday, July 7th at the Motorway Dojo. The show featured wrestlers from Ring Of Rebirth Singapore and TOP Dojo Thailand. From reports, both promotions meshed well together. This is always great news!
Thank you to TOP Dojo for the results. Very much appreciated.
Before going any further, please be patient since this post is a bit long. My apologies but will try harder to shorten future posts!
There was an invite event (yes, this blogger received an invite!) from a new promotion. An announcement was made a few weeks ago that PUSO Wrestling has been formed! Pinoy Wrestling Night, which was the invite, would take place at the Brawl Pit Bulusan in Quezon City.
Because of obligations, and a soon-to-happen vacation in the Philippines, I wasn't able to attend that night. However, this blogger wanted to go badly. With the announcement that PUSO Wrestling having a show possibly in August, hopefully when there in August, there will be a show.
Rowen, along with Emile, Stan, Romeo and Chino are great wrestling fans. I haven't been on their podcasts live of late (but will very soon!). Their knowledge is superb, whether at the local scene, or world wide. Rowen's description of the Pinoy Wrestling Night gave the fans a picture of what happened that evening. Here were the results of matches from the show...
Mani Maxx d. Dabid Ravena and Danny Zamora in a three way match.
Super Friends (Super P and Patricia Ligaia) d. Isaiah Valencia and Joey Rosas.
Jake De Leon d. Chelsea Marie.
Fabio Makisig and Joya d. Aaron Liwanag and The Acolyte.
Nigel "Suplex" San Jose d. El Kapitunero.
Rowen mentioned that Nigel San Jose cut a promo after the match. He mentioned that the wrestlers missed the pinoy wrestling fans since April when MWF closed shop. The show ended with the name of the new promotion, PUSO Wrestling.
There are two things this blogger wishes to do here.
First, here is the link to The Wrestling-Wrestling Podcast. Thank you to Rowen for this post. It is really appreciated here. Hopefully the Pinoy Wrestling fans enjoy the content of the podcasts that is produced. Please support the podcast in any way.
https://www.facebook.com/wrestlingwrestlingpodcast
Second, the link to PUSO Wrestling is below the final paragraph. Right now, there has been a brief announcement that the promotion will have a show in August. Please be on the lookout regarding the date, time and location of the pilot show. In advance, congratulations to PUSO Wrestling on the huge announcement! The promotion needs our support. Please like and follow their page!
This blogger will do his best to continue and support Pinoy Wrestling, now, and moving forward. All the best to both entities! Thank you.
The event is called IWA Japan 30th Anniversary - Hardcore Forever. It's Thai Wrestling Big Battle of July.
Here are the matches lined up for the show as of this post.
CDK (champions) vs. The Good Deal vs. UMA Corp for the IWA Japan SETUP Tag Team Championship in a Three Way Hardcore Match.
August Artois (champion) vs. Shivam for the Full Impact Pro Heavyweight Championship.
John Day (Singapore) vs. Paska (Thailand) in a International Singles match with No Disqualification.
Gym Bros. vs. KWO in a number one contender's match for the IWA Japan SETUP Tag Team Championship.
Jonathan Johnson (champion) vs. Monomoth for the SETUP Thailand Openweight Championship.
Matcha (champion) vs. The Wondergirl for the SETUP All Asia Women's Championship in an Extreme Riles Match.
For more information on the show, and ticket availability, please visit the SETUP Thailand page on Facebook. Thank you.
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!
SPW's Clash At The Club II has announced a match since my last post. The event takes place on Friday, July 19th at 7:30pm. The venue is the ION Club, Balmoral Plaza.
The Trickster will take on Emman in a singles match.
For more info, including tickets, please visit the SPW page on Facebook. Thank you.
A Singapore Xtreme Rules Match has been announced. Mason, RJ and "The Statement" Andruew Tang will take on Dr. Gore, Da Butcherman and Aiden Rex in what will be an unpredictable match.
Also, Miyu Yamashita of Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling will appear at the show. Her opponent has yet to be named.
For more information on the show, including tickets, please visit the SPW page on Facebook. Thank you.
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!
Here are the results below from Sunday night's World Underground Wrestling - Philippines show, Tagay Na! The event took place before an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and great gathering of Pinoy wrestling fans at the Brawl Pit Bulusan in Quezon City.
Also, I have some thoughts below the results. Please, if you have a chance, to read it!
Fabio Makisig d. Isaiah Valencia.
Nigel San Jose d. Dabid Ravena and Zera.
Main Maxx d. Silent D.
Jake De Leon d. El Kapitunero.
Robin Sane d. Pinoy Bulldog
and
TZK (St. John Martin and Ken Cifer) d. High Proof (Razael and Kenta Terror) and retain the WUW Tag Team Championship.
Note: Silent D has become a part of TZK and can defend the tag team titles via the Freebird rule!
In closing, thank you to World Underground Wrestling - Philippines in putting on a show that the fans will not forget any time soon.
To St. John Martin and the roster of both WUW - Philippines, and the new PUSO Wrestling roster, thank you for all the efforts, and keeping wrestling alive, and well, in the Philippines! Also, to the staff, from the announcers, to photographers and those helping put the ring up, thank you too. From this blogger, without all of you, there's no show, simple as that!
To the fans who were in attendance, and those who weren't there because of other obligations, thank you for supporting WUW - Philippines and PUSO. Everyone's support is important right now. This blogger believes that WUW - Philippines and PUSO recognizes this and will continue to provide a good product for you.
Also, thank you to Rosh (results), Glenn-Dale (the clip from the show below), Christian, Jelson, Cholo, Andi, Ulysses, Emile, Michael, Martin, Patricia, Isaiah, Jeff, Alexander, and many others that I cannot remember (my apologies), thank you for the communication over the past couple of years. Being about 7,000 miles away in America, without the input from all of you, posts like this wouldn't be possible.
There are good possibilities that Dexcon and WUW - Philippines will put on. at least, another show before year's end. Also, PUSO Wrestling has mentioned that there will be an August show. Details are forthcoming. This blogger will have it on this blog as soon as the announcement is made!
Finally, pro wrestling will continue next Sunday, July 14th. Filipino Pro Wrestling will have a show at the Baked Studios in Makati City. Bell time is 2pm. For more info, please visit the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling page on Facebook.
The copy feature regarding the clip will take some time to download here. My apologies, but as soon as I can get it, the video will be posted below. Thank you for your patience!
In the meantime, here is the link from last week's press conference that led to, what I've been told, was carnage at the end of the WUW Tag Team Championship match.
Pro Wrestling Society's (Korea) next show will take place on Saturday, July 20th beginning at 4pm. The event is called PWS Phoenix Rumble. The location is the Songtan PWS STUDIO 74-25 Mokcheon-ro, Pyeongtaek-si.
Soon, there will be an announcement on who will appear at the show and The Rumble. For more information, and tickets, please visit the Pro Wrestling Society page on Facebook. Thank you.
Vietnam Pro Wrestling's next show, The Rumble, will take place on Saturday night, August 17th. The venue is once again at the VAIB Studio D7 beginning at 7pm.
Soon, this blogger will have names and matches of those who will take part in the show.
For more info, including tickets, please visit the Vietnam Pro Wrestling page on Facebook.
Also, this is late in mentioning. There is an Asia Pro Wrestling Summit at the Vietnam-Japan Festival happening this weekend, July 6-7. The venue is in DaNang, Vietnam. Wrestlers from VPW, Japan promotions, Korea, India, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan and Hong Kong. I'll try and get some more information and pass it along soon.
Last August, this blogger had a chance to see a World Underground Wrestling - Philippines show there. During the vacation and visit, I was actually fortunate to see three wrestling shows over eight days last August. The other venue visited was the PMC Spotlight Theater in Circuit Makati.
Wrestling fans in America love the big settings for sports entertainment. I've been to those venues. They are nice but it's always great to see something at a smaller place.
Venues like Kezar Pavillion in San Francisco and Brawl Pit Bulusan in Quezon City are must see places to go, and enjoy. The venue has a coffee shop and restaurant close by and the food is exceptionally good.
World Underground Wrestling - Philippines has had shows at the Quezon City location for several years now. Dexcon, a promotion, has had two great shows at the location this year alone.
Just recently, a new promotion, PUSO Wrestling had a "fan invite" show that was very good per some wrestling fans that were in attendance. They will be having their first "pilot" show in August. Hopefully, I will be there at the show since I will be in the Metro Manila area for about three weeks next month.
Here is the updated lineup of matches for the Tagay Na! wrestling show scheduled for this coming Sunday, July 7th. The location is the Brawl Pit Bulusan beginning at 6pm.
Main Maxx vs. Silent D in an "I Quit Match"
Dabid Ravena vs. Zera vs. Nigel San Jose in a Triple Threat Match.
Fabio Makisig vs. Isaiah Valencia in a Singles Match.
Robin Sane vs. Pinoy Bulldog in what is called "New School vs. Old School" or perhaps the other way around. This blogger respects Old and New School Wrestling.
"Mr. Philippine Wrestling" Jake De Leon vs. El Kapitunero in a Submission Match.
And Finally
Turn Zero Kill (Saint John Martin and Ken Cifer) vs. High Proof (Kanto Terror and Razael). The match is for the World Underground Wrestling World Tag Team Championship held by Turn Zero Kill. The match has been determined as a Tornado Tag Team No Disqualification match. What this means, if it is correct is that all four wrestlers can be in the ring as the same time.
If anyone saw the press conference involving the two teams, things got rather chaotic. The one thing this blogger has learned from Pinoy Wrestling matches is the following.... Never wake up a sleeping giant! I will leave that statement at that!
As of this post, there are some VIP tickets left. WUW, Dexcon and I would love to see a sellout at the event. For more on the show and tickets, please see the World Underground Wrestling Philippines - WUW Philippines page on Facebook as well as Dexcon. I have posted the link on tickets that is below the final paragraph. Please remember that the show IS subject to change!
Hope everyone enjoys the show this Sunday night. If anyone has a chance, please FM message me (SF Wayne) after the show. Would love to hear from you guys regarding the action Thanks. Will see all of you in PH in a little over three weeks! Have a good weekend everyone!