Revisiting SIGMA

 

 Jason Rex with LegenDarius after their tag win last year.

Hello everyone.

 

There was a lot going on at Filipino Pro Wrestling's FPW Astig show this past Sunday.

 

There was the attack on Robynn by The Yolo Twins before the match ever started.  There was the Rex Lawin debut as well as the return to action by Mharckie by around a year.

 

There was also another debut fro a young wrestler, Joshua, and a comedian who looked like a Guerrero with a frog splash.  Then there is SIGMA.

 

The faction of LegenDarius, Jason Rex and AB3 are definitely going to be something to be heard from in pinoy wrestling annals.  However, yesterday was not exactly what the group had in mind.  

 

LegenDarius looked like he was about to take care of James "Idol" Martinez and pick up his first win as a singles wrestler.  Unfortunately, Martinez came up a clever idea of using a balloon, late in the match.  That distracted him which led Martinez to cleverly get him into a small package and pin.

 

LegenDarius didn't take these things very lightly.  Apparently, Jason Rex didn't spike Martinez when he was told to.  Then, there was the scolding of AB3 in the middle of the ring before a huge crowd at the Baked Studios.  AB3 and Jason Rex accepted things well after all was said and done.

 

Also, there was the match between AB3 and Dax Xaviera.  It appeared from the reels that AB3 was getting the better of things.  Somehow, Dax somehow got AB3 into a Boston Crab situation.  Jason Rex, AB3's second, stepped into the ring and clothes lined Dax.  The referee saw this and DQd AB3 giving Dax the win.  It was his first victory in quite awhile.

 

After a strong showing a couple of weeks ago, then a disappointing day for SIGMA.  Days like this happen to the best.

 

However, the wrestling fans at the Baked Studios know their wrestling and they know the group will be back.  Let's hope so!

FPW Astig March Show Update #9

Hello everyone.

 

It was announced earlier today that there will be an FPW Championship #1 Contender Tournament for the FPW Championship held by Jeff Cobb.

 

The two matches are Quatro vs. Robynn and Chino Quinto vs. Mike Madrigal.

 

Here is the rest of the lineup of matches for this Sunday's show at the Baked Studios in Makati City, PH.  The show begins at 2pm.

 

James IDOL Martinez vs. LegenDarius w/Jason Rex.

Cali Nueva vs. Duke Ortega.

AB3 vs. Dax Xaviera.

 

Also, The Yolo Twins have an open challenge, Ralph Imabayashi, Sam Baltazar and Thiago will be in action.  Also, I believe that Jason Rex will be in action but that is unofficial as of this post.

 

For tickets, please visit the FPW - Filipino Pro WRestling Facebook page.  Thank you.

Interview #20 - Filipino Pro Wrestling's AB3

AB3 in recent action.  Photo courtesy of Brandon Reichmann 

 

Hello everyone.

 

As some of you may know, this blogger has been fortunate in interviews.  Getting a chance to do one is something that this blogger loves.  However, the fans and perhaps, other wrestlers really enjoy it as well.

 

Over this past winter, and since the blog started, I've been lucky, and fortunate, to interview several members with Filipino Pro Wrestling.  Two of the members are with the faction, SIGMA in LegenDarius and Jason Rex.

 

Knowing that the 2025 wrestling season is upon us, it is definitely, more than fitting, to interview the third member of SIGMA in AB3.

 

AB3, in my opinion, has been a successful wrestler in a previous promotion, PWR, both as a singles and tag team wrestler.  Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to see him during my only show in August 2023.

 

However, about five months later, he did return to action.  The turning point in his career happened in the final 2024 show in October.  AB3, after a match as part of a tag team, joined forces with LegenDarius and Jason Rex.  Not only it made AB3 better, but the faction, SIGMA, and FPW.  The feeling, and it's a strong one, is that SIGMA is putting FPW, as well as, Pinoy Wrestling, on notice in 2025 and beyond!  As an opponent, I don't believe they are comfortable seeing AB3 opposite them.  He's strong and agile.  That is for starters.  Now, he's part of a faction.

 

Recently, this blogger shared a few questions with AB3.  Here is how the interview went.  Hope all of you enjoy it. 

 

Wayne -  When did you begin to train as a pro wrestler and who was your trainer? 

 

AB3 - I started training around 2015. During that time I have had several trainers in PWR, and amazing trainers in FPW but in all the times that I have been training, no one have trained my mind and soul better than LegenDarius. PWR allowed me to start walking while FPW allowed me to start running but LegenDarius have allowed me to fly. 

 

Wayne -  Who is your favorite wrestling promotion or promotions? 

 

AB3 - WWE. They are probably the BEST mainstream wrestling promotion. I see them being better than AEW by a mile. 

 

Wayne - What are your thoughts on the group SIGMA and your teammates Jason Rex and LegenDarius? 

 

AB3 -  SIGMA and LegenDarius has changed my point of view in life for the better. Thanks to him I am now living a nicer life. All his teachings have pivoted me to a life is greater than those who do not follow the SIGMA lifestyle. I am now certain that choosing the SIGMA lifestyle and following LegenDarius is the right decision. Jason Rex is nice. 

 

Wayne - What are your thoughts on pro wrestling now and it's future in the Philippines? 

 

AB3 - Pro wrestling in the Philippines has been in the country for quite a while now with lots of regular fans but we have not yet reached the point of being mainstream. With LegenDarius now in FPW I can see a very bright future for Pro Wrestling in the Philippines.

 

Thank you so much AB3.  All the best to you, LegenDarius and Jason Rex this year and beyond!

 

Soon, we will have another interview with one of your favorite wrestlers, fans and/or other people in the pro wrestling world.  Please check back soon!   

FPW Secret Show Results

Hello everyone.

 

Here are the results from Filipino Pro Wrestling's show, Secret Show At The Secret Base.  The event took place on Sunday, February 23rd at Quezon City.

 

Cali Nueva d. LegenDarius in the Main Event.

Ralph Imabayashi d. Ares Adreus.

Thiago d. Giga Herrera.

AB3 d. Sam Baltazar.

Jason Rex d. Joshua Ellevistah   

 

  

FPW March Astig Show Update #3

Hello everyone.

 

Filipino Pro Wrestling's next show, FPW Astig, will take place on Sunday, March 23rd at 2pm at the Baked Studios in Makati City.

 

There have been a couple of announcements by FPW since the last post a couple of days ago.  Here are the mentions.

 

The Yolo Twins have issued an open challenge to any tag team, I'm taking it, in FPW.  It's been mentioned to this blogger that SIGMA's AB3, Jason Rex and LegenDarius, may not be available because they are busy that afternoon and evening.  However, one never knows in this era of professional wrestling what might happen!

 

Also, Quatro will be in action against an opponent yet to be named.  Quatro is currently the number one contender for the FPW Title that is currently held by Jeff Cobb.

 

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

FPW March Astig Update #2

Hello everyone.

 

The second match for Filipino Pro Wrestling's show, FPW Astig, has been announced.  The show will take place on Sunday, March 23rd beginning at 2pm at  Baked Studios in Makati City.

 

SIGMA's AB3, accompanied by Jason Rex will go one on one with The Sixth Man, Dax Xaviera.

 

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

Two More Wrestlers Added For The Secret Show

Hello everyone.

 

Two more wrestlers have been added for FPW's Secret Show at The Secret Base this coming Sunday.  The event is at the 2F Kowloon House, 20 Matalino Street in Quezon City beginning at 2pm.

 

The Best Pure Wrestler, Ralph Imabayashi will be in action at the show.  Though his opponent is not yet named, Ralph is nearing a milestone of 10 years in the squared circle.  A victory would be a great moment in his career.

 

Also, SIGMA's, Jason Rex will be in action as well.  As all of you know, Jason is undefeated in his return to pro wrestling.  Under the tutelage of LegenDarius and AB3, this means that all three members will be wrestling at the show.

 

For more information on the show, please visit both the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling and the Filipino Pro Wrestling Official Facebook pages!  Thank you.

FPW Secret Show At The Secret Update #1

Hello everyone!

 

Since the last post about FPW's Secret Show, there have been, not one match, but two matches added for the show!  The blogger loves what he' s seeing!

 

The first match features the great LegenDarius going up against Cali Nueva.  This IS the Main Event of the program.

 

LegenDarius will make his singles debut AND in a main eventer!  This blogger has only viewed clips of him since his tag team win with Jason Rex last October!  The group SIGMA has done very well since the formation last year!  Along with their newest member, AB3, SIGMA is predicted by experts to make a lot of waves at FPW shows in 2025!

 

Cali Nueva has gone to singles matches from tag matches  of late.  Ranked number five in the latest FPW Power Rankings, he lost to Quatro in a Triple Threat Match at the October show last year.  So, it will be interesting whether or not he can get back into the win column.

 

The second match announced is AB3 (Alexander Belmonte III) against Sam Baltazar in singles action.  AB3, as mentioned earlier, is the latest member of SIGMA.  Technically, he was on the losing end of a tag match last October against LegenDarius and Jason Rex.  It was at the end of the match when AB3 joined forces with SIGMA in a surprise development.

 

Sam Baltazar is someone I've seem live once and that was back in August 2023.  His last match was a good one last September against Duke Ortega, a top talent in FPW.  Mr. High Altitude was definitely flying in the two matches mentioned and is capable in doing it again!

 

This blogger didn't mention this in the last post but this is FPW's first ever dojo show.  Once again, the show location is 2F Kowloon House, Matalino Street in Quezon City.  Time is 2pm.  Ticket price IS pay-what-you-can.  For more information, please visit the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling AND Filipino Pro Wrestling Official Facebook pages!  Thank you.

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.      

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.