FPW Astig March Show Results

Hello everyone.

 

Here are the results from Filipino Pro Wrestling's show, FPW Astig.  The event took place on Sunday, March 23rd at the Baked Studios in Makati City before a boisterous crowd.

 

There were some surprises.  Mharkie returned to action after a serious injury that kept him away for nearly a year.  Joshua (from the FPW Academy) made his FPW debut in a tag match with Thiago against The Yolo Twins.  Rex Lawin has returned to Pinoy wrestling and making his FPW debut.  

 

James "Idol" Martinez d. LegenDarius.

Cali Nueva d. Duke Ortega.

Dax Xaviera d. AB3 by DQ

Mharkie d. Ralph Imabayashi.

Yolo Twins d. Thiago and Joshua (debut).

Rex Lawin d. Sam Baltazar. 

Quatro d. Robynn.

Chino Guinto d. Mike Madrigal.

Quatro d. Chino Guinto and is now the #1 contender for the FPW Title held by Jeff Cobb.

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.

FPW Astig March Show Update #7

Hello everyone.

 

Filipino Pro Wrestling announced one (and maybe two more) wrestlers will be present at the FPW Astig show.  The event will take place on Sunday, March 23rd, Baked Studios, Makati City beginning at 2pm.

 

Chino Guinto will be in action against an opponent yet to be named.  Chino was undefeated in FPW shows during the 2024 season.  Will the unbeaten streak continue in 2025?

 

Also, and this is unofficial until getting confirmation, but the Gym Bro, Thiago will be in action as well.  His opponent is to be determined.

 

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

Filipino Pro Wrestling Pro Rankings Follow Up

Hello everyone.

 

Wanted to update those who read my last post on the FPW Power Rankings.  There has been some input regarding what appears to be the first for Filipino Pro Wrestling.

 

This blogger receives a magazine about every eight weeks known as Pro Wrestling Illustrated.  Near the back of the program, PWI lists in what they believe is their top ten contending wrestlers to a promotion.  I believe there are a group of people associated with the magazine who rates them.  Most of the time, since this fan watches WWE and AEW, the ratings are really bunk!  However, that is just my opinion.

 

Honestly, the other day, I saw the Power Ratings for the first time.  This may be a first for a Southeast Asian wrestling promotion.  However, there will always be questions.  The first one is who is doing the selections?

 

We do know that Jeff Cobb is the FPW Champion.  He did defeat Mike Madrigal who held the title since its inception or 547 days!  

 

Normally, a wrestler who lost a title, gets a return match for the title.  That is a general consensus in the pro wrestling world.  Normally, that would mean that Mike Madrigal would be the number one contender.

 

However, Quatro is listed as number one on the power rankings.  This blogger has heard from various fans that he was "hand picked" to be number one!  All this fan can say is that in 2024, Quatro was 4-1 (including tag matches).  If a won-loss record is only determined, Quatro may have an argument in being at the top of the list.

 

Mike Madrigal was 3-2 overall including tag matches.  However, one of the losses was the defeat to Jeff Cobb of New Japan Pro Wrestling.  Mike has a couple of arguments.  One, Mike did not lose a singles match to an FPW wrestler.  Two, a championship defeat normally means a return match for the title whenever the title match takes place again!

 

Chino Guinto didn't lose an FPW match in 2024.  He felt that he needed to step up his game.  He was 5-0 including winning a Triple Threat Match to close the year.  Chino may have an argument regarding who's the number one contender.

 

Robynn, in this blogger's opinion, has the best argument.  Early last April, she was scheduled to face Mike Madrigal for the FPW Championship.  Unfortunately, she injured her knee and the match was off.  Mike mentioned that she would get a title shot at the earliest opportunity.  Robynn is back, and better than ever according to sources.

 

Cali Nueva ranks number five.  According to sources, his record is 2-3 including tag matches.  I'm not sure what other wrestlers such as Duke Ortega, Ralph Imabayashi and others have done but there could be an argument here as well.

 

All this blogger knows is this.........I'm glad that I didn't come up with the power rankings.  However, this blogger does have an idea how to resolve, who may or may not be, the number one contender for the title held by Jeff Cobb.  The upcoming Astig show is just over one month away on Sunday, March 23rd.

 

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

Filipino Pro Wrestling Power Ratings

 

Hello everyone.

 

Filipino Pro Wrestling announced a few hours ago, what appears to be their first FPW Power Ratings.  This is something similar to what Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine does once each issue.

 

Since this blogger has not been to an FPW show since August 2023, and has talked with various fans who have been to FPW shows, FPW appears to have this correct.  Jeff Cobb, the FPW Champion, should be automatically number one.  If my math is correct, Quatro was 4-1 overall (including tag matches) while Mike Madrigal was 3-2 overall (including tag matches).  Some people may feel that Mike should be number two because he lost to someone outside the promotion.  This fan is mixed on this issue.

 

Chino Guinto, Robynn and Cali Nueva round out the top five contenders for the title.  Duke Ortega, in my mind, should be considered in the top five as well.  Again, this is a judgment call.

 

One day, and hopefully the roster will get bigger, this blogger would like to see The Yolo Twins mentioned more.  They are a great team with great chemistry.  Seeing them back in 2023, they are the premier tag team in all of Southeast Asia!  Will write more about this team in the weeks to come!

FPW Astig First 2025 Show Announced

  

 

https://www.facebook.com/filprowrestling/videos/640115628488222

 

Hello everyone.

 

Filipino Pro Wrestling has announced their first FPW Astig show for 2025.  The event will take place on Sunday, Match 23rd at the Baked Studios in Makati City.  Will check on this but this blogger believes the start time is 2pm.

 

Jeff Cobb, of New Japan Pro Wrestling, and the current FPW Champion, has been announced for a future show, not the one in March.  The question right now is who will face him for the title when he does return?  Could it be a return match with former champion, Mike Madrigal?  Could it be Chino Guinto who did not lose an FPW match in 2024?  Or could it be a surprise wrestler that we have not seen before?  We will have an answer in the coming days.

 

Tickets for the event are on sale, including an Early Bird Rate, until Sunday, March 2nd.  For more information on the show and tickets, please visit the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling Facebook page.  Also, FPW can be viewed on several social media platforms including Instagram.  Also, nearly the first two years of FPW matches can be viewed on You Tube.  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 Astig October Show Update #2

Hello everyone!

 

A day or so ago, this blogger mentioned about the main event for the FPW Astig's October show.  That would be the FPW Championship match between current champion, Mike Madrigal and New Japan Pro Wrestling's, Jeff Cobb.

 

For those wondering on when the show will take place, it is on Sunday, October 20th, 2pm at Baked Studios in Makati City, Philippines.

 

One additional match has already been announced and is very important for all three wrestlers.

 

A Triple Threat match between Chino Guinto, Ralph Imabayashi and Duke Ortega is one match that in this blogger's opinion, is a Main Event anywhere in Southeast Asia.

 

Starting with Chino Guinto, every upcoming match for him is like an elimination game in the NBA Playoffs.  Win and continue wrestling.  Lose and retire.  Chino has done his best wrestling, according to sources, and has aspirations towards an FPW Championship Title shot in the future.

 

Ralph Imabayashi wants to continue to prove, not only to himself, but to the fans, that he's the best grappler.  He has proven that throughout his career wrestling in the Philippines.  With a win, he could definitely be just that, and very likely, another FPW title shot! 

 

Duke Ortega wants to make a point.  He has improved since the day Filipino Pro Wrestling began.  He has done very well in numerous matches that he has taken part in.  He may be overlooked by some fans, but in a triple threat match, anything can happen.  This blogger doesn't sell him short.

 

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

VPW: The Rumble Results

Hello everyone!

 

Here are the results from last Saturday's Vietnam Pro Wrestling event, The Rumble.  The event took place at the VAIB Studio-D7.  Thank you to my friend, TJ for providing the results.

My apologies on this being a little late due to traveling from Southeast Asia back to America.  Thanks everyone! 

 

 - Long Xiumin defeated Chino Guinto.

 - Benji defeated Rensho despite got distracted many times from Dokuga. 

- VTX successfully kept the tag titles from The Classic Nights. 

- Hy Draco won the Rumble by eliminating Ares and got the shot for VPW Openweight championship anytime.

One Match Added For FPW's Unfinished Business

Hello everyone!

There is one match added to Filipino Pro Wrestling's show, Unfinished Business.  The show will take place on Sunday, September 15th at Baked Studios in Makati City beginning at 2pm.

Chino Guinto, continuing his drive towards an FPW Championship title show, will face Jan Evander in a singles match.  As this is being posted, Chino is in route or about to travel to Vietnam.  He will be a part of Vietnam Pro Wrestling's show this coming Saturday.

Jan Evander will provide him a stern test as he's look towards a title shot of his own.  I'm told that Chino has never beaten Jan, so a victory is vital if he wants a title shot.

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

Sunday's FPW Astig Show

Hello everyone!

 

A reminder regarding Sunday, FPW Astig show.  It It will take place at Baked Studios in Makati City (not the PMC Spotlight Theater in Circuit Makati).  Show begins at 2pm.

 

Here is the lineup regarding the show.  Please note that the card is subject to change.

 

The YOLO Twins vs. Mike Madrigal and James "Idol" Martinez

Ralph Imabayashi vs. Roxy Reeves.

Duke Ortega vs. Proximo.

Chino Guinto vs. Dax Xaviera.

Jan Evander vs. Cali Nueva.

Thiago vs. Jeffrey.

Good Guy Quatro vs. Evan Carleaux

and

A special announcement by President Red Ollero.

 

For more information, including tickets, please visit the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling page on Facebook.

 

This looks like a great show.  Hope you're there.  Have a good weekend everyone! 

 

 

VPW: The Rumble Update #3

Hello everyone!

 

There has been an added match for Vietnam Pro Wrestling's show, The Rumble.  The event will take place on Saturday, August 17th at 7pm.  The location is the VAIB Studio D7.

 

Chino Guinto, a wrestler from the Filipino Pro Wrestling promotion, will take on Xiumin Long in an international showdown.  This will definitely be one great match.

 

For more information including tickets, please visit the Vietnam Pro Wrestling page on Facebook.  Thank you.

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!

FPW Astig July Show Update #6

Hello everyone!

 

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!

FPW Astig July Show Update #3

Hello everyone!

 

Since my last post, there have been two more matches added to the July FPW Astig show.  The show will take place on Sunday, July 14th at 2pm. The venue is at Baked Studios in Makati City.

 

One of the matches will feature "The Blessed One" Chino Guinto versus Dax Xaviera.  This blogger has been told that there is a stipulation in this match.  If Chino loses a match at any point before becoming FPW champion, he will retire from in-ring competition.

 

The second match added will have "The Mad Doctor" in Jan Evander going up against "The Maestro" in Cali Nueva.  This will be a battle between Evander's high flying offense against Nueva's lucha libre style.  The winner could be one step closer to an FPW title match.

 

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

 

For tickets, please click the link listed below.  Thank you.

 

      https://ticket2me.net/event/21835/show/22676/tickets

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.

FIlipino Pro Wrestling Update #5

Hello everyone!  Filipino Pro Wrestling's show, FPW Astig, will take place this Sunday.  The venue is the PMC Spotlight Blackbox Theater in Circuit Makati.  The show starts at 2pm with the doors opening at 1:30pm.  Note:  Please disregard the photo that says Early Bird Tickets Available now!  That has passed.

Here is the lineup, once again, of matches up to this post.  As always, the show is subject to change.

Mike Madrigal vs. Thiago for the FPW Championship.

Robynn vs. Ralph Imabayashi.

Cali Nueva and Evan Carleaux vs. The YOLO Twins.

James "Idol" Martinez vs. "Good Guy" Quatro.

Duke Ortega vs. Freak Tisoy.

Also,

"The Blessed One" Chino Guinto, "Dark Wolf" Matt Walters and "The Mad Doctor" Jan Evander will be in action!

 

For more information on tickets, please check the ticket2me.net website.  Also, before doing that, please check the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling page on Facebook if there are any changes to what this blogger has mentioned.

 

Thank you and hope everyone enjoys the show on Sunday!

Filipino Pro Wrestling Update #3

There have been a couple of mentions since the last Filipino Pro Wrestling post a few days ago.

 

First, "The Blessed One", Chino Guinto, will be in action at the upcoming FPW: Astig show.  His opponent has yet to be named.

 

Also, just announced will be a match between Duke Ortega against Freak Tisoy.

 

This fan knows some things about Chino Guinto and Duke Ortega since seeing then live and on video.

 

Filipino-Canadian wrestler, Freak Tisoy is one who is new to me, and perhaps to the FPW fans.  

 

On Sunday, February 11th, we will know more about him.  There could perhaps be more matches signed for the upcoming show at the PMC Spotlight Blackbox Theater in Circuit Makati beginning at 2pm.

 

For more on tickets, and there are some still available, please check the ticket2me.net website and also, please check the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling page on Facebook.  Thank you.