Dexcon's Next Event - Peksman

Hello everyone.

 

Yesterday, this blogger mentioned about an event that Dexcon (Philippines) that will happen the weekend of August 22-24.  Today, there has been one additional item mentioned.  This blogger will let Dexcon share it with you.  I'll say that the poster is definitely eye-awakening amd impressive! 

 

Dexcon proudly presents PEKSMAN, a one-of-a-kind spectacle that Pinoy wrestling with different twists. This isn't just a wrestling show; it's a commitment. On this night, your favorite Pinoy wrestlers take on top foreign talent in matches you've never seen before, with action that hits harder and moments you can't forget. It is excitement, chaos, and heart all rolled into one unforgettable event. We are not just putting on a show; we are showing up for you. Peksman... walang iwanan.

 

 

"The show name was actually inspired by the Judy Ann Santos movie @Linus Santos - Match Maker and I used to watch during our sleepovers back in the day. We'd stay up talking about wrestling, our crushies, and ate NoodaCrunch like it was a full meal. Simple times. Pero iba na ngayon. Nagbago na ako. Hindi na ako mabait—maldita na ako. See you there" – Match Maker Miguel

 

 

One more note.  Tickets for the event will go on sale in the near future.  Please visit the Dexcon - DXCN Facebook page and various other social media platforms on information and when tickets will go on sale!  Thank you.

Dexcon's Next Events

Hello everyone.

 

Been a little while since the blogger has posted about Dexcon.  However, they've been a lot more busy that I have in preparing for their next event.  Also, this post may be a little lengthy, so please bear with me. 

 

For wrestling fans, especially in the Philippines, please make plans for the weekend of August 22-24 (Friday-Sunday).

 

It was announced per Dexcon that the event will kick off on Friday, August 22.  The event is the Manila debut of Baka Gaijin + Friends, a wild, must-see show featuring some of the most exciting and unpredictable wrestlers around.  The event will take place at The Social House in Circuit Makati, Ground Floor, Circuit Lane. 

 

Chris Brookes, no stranger to Dexcon and to pinoy wrestling fans, will be there for the event.

 

Speaking of Chris, the  DDT Pro KO-D Champion will be bringing an exciting wrestler with him by the name of Takeshi Masada to the three day event.  The event is in its very early stages so no opponents for them have yet to be named.  However, this fan knows that the opponents will be. more than worthy for the two mentioned.

 

Also, just a few days ago, it has been revealed that Dexcon has a new match maker.  Miguel Navarro, the match maker with World Underground Wrestling - Philippines, now has a dual role.  I'm sure we will hear from Miguel in the coming days about his new position.  And, maybe we will know more about a disappearance of the former match maker......

 

Tickets are not yet available for the three day weekend of August 22-24.  However, it may be a good idea to mark your calendars.  Knowing Dexcon like this fan does, they do not disappoint, and they won't disappoint this time either.  

 

If there are any questions, please visit the Dexcon - DXCN Facebook page.  Thank you everyone!    

Tribalism

Baked Studio in Makati City, PH, home of Filipino Pro Wrestling

 

Fairly recently, this blogger has been reading as well as watching videos on Tribalism In Pro Wrestling.

 

This topic is nothing new to this blogger, wrestling fans, wrestlers, promoters, writers and the like.

 

Growing up during the Territory Era (late 1960s when I first started watching), if you lived in a large area like I did in the San Francisco Bay Area,  we wouldn't have known that it happened.  There was no internet, computers, cell phones and social media groups.

 

It wasn't until the early 1970s when I learned about promotions other than the National Wrestling Alliance.  A the time, wrestling fans in North America had the NWA, AWA and WWWF (now WWE).  Local television never showed the other promotions.  It was through a wrestling magazine on newsstands called The Wrestler.

 

Times have certainly changed.  Communication is much broader than 50-60 years ago.  And so is tribalism.

 

This fan loves pro wrestling.  Not only do I watch it on television or streaming here in America, but I follow NJPW as well as Southeast Asian Pro Wrestling.

 

Early this morning on Facebook, I saw a post on this topic from several of my friends in the Philippines.  Right away, I went on to the You Tube Channel and checked out a page called Forever Youngboys.

 

Gabriel has done a great job with the vlog and the page he's put together.  He may not remember, but I took a photo of The Yolo Twins following a Filipino Pro Wrestling show back in August 2023.  The Yolo Twins are very entertaining, very athletic and, in this fan's opinion, are the best tag team in Southeast Asia.  

 

Hopefully, Gabriel won't mind this but this fan wants to give a shoutout to him, his vlog, Filipino Pro Wrestling and all of the wrestling promotions in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.  

 

In closing, all of us who are wrestling fans, undoubtedly have a favorite promotion(s).  However, tribalism is NOT in this blogger's dictionary nor it should be in any wrestling fans either.  The industry itself needs to be supported and not being torn down.  That's my opinion and I'll leave it at that for now.

 

Here's the link to the Forever Youngboys page and please subscribe.  Thanks everyone!

              https://www.youtube.com/@Forever_Youngboys/videos   

WUW Philippines Master Clash Update #6

Hello everyone.

 

A major match has been added for the WUW Philippines Master Clash show scheduled for Saturday, April 5th.  The location is the Brawl Pit Bulusan in Quezon City, PH. beginning at 6pm.

 

Back last November at the PUSO Wrestling's final show of 2024, El Kapitunero won an important match.  The reward would be the number one contender spot for the Pusong Pinoy Wrestling Championship.

 

Because he was involved in a major tag team match at the last month's Dexcon show earlier in the month, he would be given the opportunity the next time the championship was on the line.  It just so happens to be this show.

 

In the same Dexcon show, Main Maxx would successfully make his first title defense by defeating Dr. Gore from SPW.

 

The upcoming title match will be a submission match.  Now, some people will think that is in Main Maxx's favor because he's bigger and possibly stronger than El Kapitunero.  However, this blogger and fan knows that El Kapitunero, pound for pound, is one of the strongest wrestlers for his stature in all of Southeast Asia.  He has proven time and time again to have the heart of a champion!

 

That being said, tickets are still available for the show.  Please visit the World Underground Wrestling Philippines - WUW Philippines Facebook page.  Thank you.

Next Dexcon Event

Hello everyone.

 

After a great WrestleStorm 2 event with a great card and crowd at the Brawl Pit Bulusan, there is mention of a show in May.

 

For more information on this show, and hopefully Match Maker Linus will be there, please visit the Dexcon - DXCN Facebook page for further details.  Thank you.

Congratulations To Dexcon

Hello everyone. 

 

A few hours ago, it was announced that Dexcon (DXCN) has announced a partnership with Thriller TV.  They are the premier digital streaming platform for live sports and sports entertainment.

 

ThrillerTV has long been a destination for major combat sports and wrestling events. With this partnership, fans can now enjoy past and future DEXCON shows, reinforcing TrillerTV’s standing as a leader in sports entertainment.

 

Also, being in the same app as promotions such as New Japan Pro Wrestling, GCW, TNA and AEW is an awesome feeling for wrestling fans not just in the Philippines, but globally as well.  Congratulations to Dexcon and to Thriller TV on the major announcement.

SETUP Thailand: EP21 Double Cross Update #3

Hello everyone.

 

Here's an update, and a statement courtesy of SETUP Thailand Pro Wrestling regarding the March show, EP21 Double Cross scheduled for Saturday, March 22nd at The Circus Studio.

 

#SETUPTH After our announcement of our partnership with Dexcon - DXCN Philippines by Association of Thailand has decided to officially send Jake De Leon alias Mr. Philippine Wrestling as its representative. His opponent will be revealed later.

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Jake De Leon is a former 24/7 Champion of SETUP during COVID-19, has attended WWE Try Out and most recently has wrestled in Korakuen Hall, alongside top Southeast Asian wrestlers such as Monomoth, Dr.Gore, Sawasdee Kamen. Also ‘tied’ with former IWGP World Champion such as Zack Sabre Jr.

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‘JDL’ has already won almost every championship in the Philippines and he sees the world championship title as another important milestone for him to achieve because the elevation of Philippine wrestling is also one of his dreams and something he is truly proud of.

 

 

The only thing this blogger will add to SETUP's announcement, and this is important, is his professionalism in and outside the ring!  Wrestling for PUSO Wrestling today, he makes the time to message and/or speak with fans after shows.  This is something that is important and doesn't go unnoticed.  I've known him probably longer than any SEA wrestler and am grateful of his energy to do what he does in the squared circle.  Hopefully, the fans who will be at The Circus Studio will see what is being shared here!

 

Anyway, tickets are on sale right now for the event.  Again, it is Saturday, March 22nd beginning at 6:30pm at The Circus Studio, G VIllage in Bangkok.  Please visit the SETUP Thailand Pro Wrestling Facebook page for more.  Thank you.

Dexcon & IWA Thailand Partnership

Hello everyone.

 

The following statement came from SETUP Thailand's Facebook page.  Thank you to SETUP and to Dexcon in allowing the blogger to share the following info.

 

This statement is an official announcement on behalf of the International Wrestling Association, facilitated through the approval of representatives from Thailand, as well as the representatives from Japan, led by Haru Miyako and Hideo Okamoto. The purpose is to find a resolution regarding the case of Monomoth, who was originally scheduled to compete in the finals but had to forfeit due to being unfairly attacked by Shivam in the previous match. All management teams unanimously agree that a new qualifying match must be organized to ensure that the final competition remains a three-way match as originally planned.

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For this reason, the association concluded that participants in the tournament should have some involvement with the IWA Japan in recent times. Dexcon from the Philippines is considered a highly suitable choice, as Dexcon continuously utilizes the kWo team and has been one of the teams supporting IWA Japan's initiatives behind the scenes over the past year.

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Therefore, we officially announce that the wrestler participating in the special qualifying match will be wrestlers from Dexcon and this match will take place in SETUP EP.21 on March 22nd for sure.

 

 

Pro wrestling in 2025 in the Southeast Asia region is off to a great start.  Knowing Dexcon like this fan does, there, no doubt, will be a good representation from the Philippines.  Also, it will enhance the integrity of what SETUP Thailand and what IWA Thailand are sharing, not only in Thailand but throughout the region, Asia and worldwide.

 

 

The wrestling fans in Southeast Asia should be excited and buzzing in the upcoming weeks when a few more announcements will be made.  We will have it here on this blog!

It's Now Official!

Hello everyone.

 

It is now official and you saw it on THIS BLOG first!  Super Friends (Super P. and El Kapitunero) have had their challenge accepted by ChocoPro's Best Bros (Mei Suruga and Baliyan Akki).  This will be an International Dream Match for both teams.

 

What a show that this is turning out to be!  WrestleStorm 2 will be taking place at the Brawl Pit Bulusan on Sunday, March 16th beginning at 6pm.  If you have not secured tickets for the show, please do so now!  Brawl Pit Bulusan capacity is somewhere in the neighborhood of 150 seats.  This blogger knows this from knowledge and the experience of seeing several shows there.

 

For more information, including tickets, please visit the Dexcon - DXCN Facebook page.  Thank you! 

World Underground Wrestling Tag Team Match

Hello everyone.

 

After the last post regarding a match that was added for WrestleStorm 2, this blogger needs to share and report the match in a more professional way.  The other stuff that is going on is a distraction.

 

For those that don't know what I'm talking about, a WUW - Philippines Tag Team Championship match has been added for the WrestleStorm 2 show on Sunday, March 16th.  The venue is the Brawl Pit Bulusan in Quezon City beginning at 6pm. 

 

The reason doing this is the respect this fan has for all four competitors in the WUW Tag Team Championship Match.  Also, it is, I believe, what the fans want to read.  So to the fans, and wrestlers who read the last post, bloggers aren't perfect and they do make mistakes.  Just ask my writing hero, Bill Apter who's the guru for Pro Wrestling Illustrated. This blogger would much rather follow how he writes posts rather than the one who rates matches with stars.....if you know what I mean.   

 

Beginning with TZK in St. John Martin and Ken Cifer, there is quite a bit to share here.  The team won the World Underground Wrestling Tag Team Titles in December 2023 at the PMC Spotlight Theater.  It was a historical night of pro wrestling action in Circuit Makati.

 

TZK has defended the titles at least four times and have taken on all comers.  As of this post, TZK has held the titles for 442 days and counting.  Some people might say that they haven't defended it enough.  

 

Pro wrestling is a little different in Southeast Asia compared to America and not in a bad way.  To the fans are reading this for the first time, independent promotions in America hold their shows about the same amount of time.  Mark my words folks.  A promotion not far from where I live, Big Time Wrestling in Newark has four to five shows a year.  Check it out!

 

The upcoming match between TZK versus Dabid Ravena and Aaron Liwanag is not exactly going to be a pushover in any way.  This blogger has seen both Dabid and Aaron in action several times live.  Both wrestlers are definitely hungry for any kind of title.  Dabid Ravena was very close to winning a title in the December 2023 Noche Buena MWF  event.  Aaron Liwanag was in the PUSO Wrestling Championship Tournament final this last November.  Definitely the challengers smell gold, have everything to gain, and nothing to lose.

 

This will definitely be one banger of a match........guaranteed!

WrestleStorm 2 Update #3

Hello everyone!

 

We have another announcement to make regarding WrestleStorm 2 scheduled for Sunday, March 16th.  The show will take place at the Brawl Pit Bulusan beginning at 6pm.

 

If you thought yesterday's announcement was a shocker, wait until you see what is mentioned for today.

 

Once again, conspicuous by the absence of Dexcon Match Maker, Linus, according to the Dexcon - DXCN Facebook page, a huge announcement has been made.

 

The team of Mei Suruka and Akki known as Best Bros will be coming to the Philippines and the Brawl Pit Bulusan.  They are well known in team in Japan.

 

For those of you who do not know who the two wrestlers are, here is a little background.  My apologies if this is a little long.

 

Mei Suruga is a Japanese female wrestler that is part of ChocoPro.  Also, she works for Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling and with DDT.  She was trained by Emi Sakura, one of the greats and a familiar name in Southeast Asia.  I saw a quote once about her that said "every time she makes an appearance, she lights up the venue!"

 

Akki (and hopefully I have this correct because this is the only one I know ) goes by the full name of Baliyan Akki.  The Indian born wrestler started his career with Wrestle Square.  He would become part of ChocoPro in 2017, a couple of years later.  He has made appearances in several of the Japanese promotions as well as briefly in North America.

 

Along with Mei Suruga, the team known as Best Bros, won the Asia Dream Tag Team Championship at an event known as ChocoPro 76 on December 31, 2020.

 

The blogger, almost forgot, but they will be facing a team according to the Dexcon - DXCN Facebook page,  who’ve been sending signals across the galaxy… of Asia!  However, the name of the team has not yet been officially been named.....

 

Let me see now.....there was a team that, last Sunday at the end of the PUSO Wrestling Livestream III show, would take on anyone in the Philippines, or Southeast Asia, or anywhere on the planet!  

 

My suggestion would be to check out the PUSO Wrestling Livestream III video on You Tube and your answer is very likely at the end of the video.  Since the name of the team wasn't officially on Dexcon's post, this blogger will not name the team.  However, it is assumed that the team is Super Friends from PUSO Wrestling.  Again, it is not official as of this post.

 

For more on the upcoming WrestleStorm 2 show, and tickets, please visit the Dexcon - DXCN Facebook page.  Thank you.     

Who's The Match Maker?

Hello everyone.

 

For those of you following the latest Dexcon pro wrestling  announcement, things happened very quickly in the last 24 hours.  However, let's look back at how all of this began.

 

Linus Santos is the Match Maker for Dexcon events.  As this blogger has mentioned before, he has been on top of all Dexcon events since Dexcon began doing shows in August 2023.

 

Miguel Navarro, a great pinoy wrestling fan since World Underground Wrestling - Philippines began in 2019, was promoted to WUW-PH Match Maker just a little over a week ago.

 

A few days ago, there was a delay regarding an announcement by Linus.  It had something to do about a basketball situation in America.  Something like a team in Los Angeles.  Something like the Lakers.  Something like a General Manager who had a trade rescinded.  Well, the announcement was supposed to be made last weekend but was delayed.  Or was the announcement was that the announcement would be delayed?

 

Well, the weekend went by and nothing further happened.  This blogger received a tip that something was going to happen and to be ready for it.

 

That was when Miguel, checking in from Japan, made the huge announcement.  It was announced by the "Dexcon team" in Miguel's words regarding the tag team match.  Yoshi Tatsu and Jake De Leon will take on the team of Fabio Makisig and Jomar.

 

Linus, when learning of the news, was let's say, not happy of what happened.  This brings up some very interesting conversation.

 

Can Linus cancel the match since he's the Dexcon Match Maker?  

 

Did Miguel pull a fast one on Linus and provided something that the fans would like to see because of Linus's delay?

 

Before I go on here, this blogger is not a Match Maker.  And, though I am a wrestling fan, I will not take sides on the matter.  The blog is interested in the facts.  I will say that Linus is the Match Maker for Dexcon.  

 

At the same time, it is the opinion of this blogger, that pro basketball issues in another country has nothing to do with pro wrestling in Southeast Asia!  Does Linus have the final say on decisions as a Match Maker or is it the Dexcon team?

 

It is also the opinion of this blogger, that a Match Maker of another promotion doesn't override someone to promote an additional match.  In the defense of Miguel, did the Dexcon team give him the right to promote the match or does Linus have the final authority?   

 

Well, I don't know who is the Match Maker here.  There are a lot of questions to be answered here.  However, since this my blog, I would like to hear from you, the fans!  What would you like to see?  Now, here's your chance to provide some feedback.  Here are the following scenarios.

 

1.  I would like to see the tag team match between Jake De Leon and Yoshi Tatsu vs. Fabio Makisig.

 

2.  Linus should cancel the match and make another decision.

 

3.  Other.  

 

Since anomynous in answering these scenarios on my blog is not the best way, please Facebook message me with a number anytime.  This way, it would be easier.  Also, your name will not be mentioned when tallying.  If your answer is other or #3, please share what your alternative to #1 and #2 is. 

 

While the two Match Makers decide what course of action that is going to be taken here, it would be interesting what the fans think.  Remember, wrestling IS for the fans.

 

Enough said!

WrestleStorm 2 Update #2

Hello everyone!

 

The next Dexcon show, WrestleStorm2 is coming up on Sunday, March 16th at the Brawl Pit Bulusan.

 

We've been waiting from Match Maker Linus on what the big announcement is!  We've heard that there's been a delay because of a trade that was rescinded in the NBA involving the Los Angeles Lakers.

 

Well, as a blogger, and being a Golden State Warriors fan, we wouldn't have trades that end up being rescinded.  However, that is for another time since this is pro wrestling!

 

The big news, and this didn't come from Linus, but WUW-PH Match Maker Miguel IS the following....

 

Mr. Philippine Wrestling - Jake De Leon AND Japan's legendary wrestler, Yoshi Tatsu will take on PUSO Wrestling's Fabio Makisig and Jomar in a tag team match!

 

I'm told by my sources that Dexcon is livid that the information leaked out.  This blogger has heard the words of scoundrel and some other stuff I cannot repeat.  As all of you know, this is a "G" rated blog.

 

Also, this blogger didn't mention this yesterday because he wanted the great Pinoy Wrestling fans to watch the You Tube Livestream III video.  

 

Since there's been a lot of material out on social media, this blogger can now share the following info.  Super Friends (Super P. and El Kapitunero), at the end of the stream yesterday, have issued an open challenge at the WrestleStorm 2 event!  This is no ordinary challenge either.  Super P. did say it can be any tag team in the Philippines, any tag team in Southeast Asia, and/or any tag team on the planet!

 

Please stay tuned as there could, very well, be another announcement very soon!  This blogger will assure the viewers that it won't come from me.  Pro Wrestling Today only provides the information.

Congratulations To Miguel Navarro & Linus Santos

Hello everyone.

 

On behalf of Pro Wrestling Today, congratulations to Miguel Navarro, a World Underground Wrestling - Philippines.  It was announced last week that Miguel has been promoted to Match Maker with the promotion.  There is no question that Miguel deserves this honor!

 

Also, congratulations to Dexcon and Match Maker, Linus Santos on nearly two full years on promoting Dexcon events.  It looks like this year, both WUW - Philippines and Dexcon will provide some great wrestling, and definitely some surprises for wrestling fans at the Brawl Pit Bulusan.

 

Soon, Dexcon will make announcement on the upcoming WrestleStorm 2 show coming up on Sunday, March 16th.  Also, WUW Philippines event, Master Clash will be taking place on Saturday, April 5th.   Please visit the Dexcon - DXCN and the World Underground Wrestling = Philippines Facebook pages for further information.  Thank you.     

WrestleStorm 2 Update #1

Hello everyone! 

Dexcon Pro Wrestling's show, WrestleStorm 2 will take place on Saturday, March 16th at the Brawl Pit Bulusan in Quezon City, PH. beginning at 6pm.  Though General Admission tickets are sold out, there are tickets still available for the event.  Please visit the Dexcon - DXCN Facebook page for more information.

 

Legendary Japan wrestler, Yoshi Tatsu will appear at the show.  Also scheduled are TZK (St. John Martin and Ken Cifer) who will defend the World Underground Wrestling - Philippines tag team belts.  The Red Lightning, Robin Sane, Mr. Philippine Wrestling, Jake De Leon and Super Friends (Super P. and El Kapitunero) will be appearing as well.  In the days ahead, there will be matches made.  Match Maker Linus has done a great job in securing the talent for this show.  Don't be surprised if there are a few names added to the show!

 

Once again, for any updated information, please visit the Dexcon - DXCN Facebook page on tickets.  Thank you.  

 

 

TZK To Defend Titles At WrestleStorm 2

Hello everyone.

 

World Underground Wrestling Tag Team Champions, St. John Martin and Ken Cifer, known as TZK, will be defending their titles at WrestleStorm 2 put on by Dexcon.  Who will their opponents be?  TZK is currently the longest reigning champions in World Underground Wrestling Tag Team history!

 

The show is scheduled for Saturday, March 16th at the Brawl Pit Bulusan in Quezon City. The show is slated to start at 6pm!

 

Also appearing at the event are Yoshi Tatsu, one of the biggest superstars in Japanese Pro Wrestling history.  

 

Jake De Leon, who had an incredible 2024 in the Philippines, and throughout Asia, will be making a highly anticipated return to the ring!

 

The Super Friends (Super P and El Kapitunero), coming off a show in Singapore, will be appearing at the Brawl Pit Bulusan awaiting action.

 

Finally, Robin Sane, is aiming for redemption in a career defining moment against an opponent yet to be named.  Last November, at the SETUP Thailand show, Robin, along with Monomoth, nearly won the IWA SETUP Tag Team belts against The Good Deal.  It is still a match that has been talked about in Thailand today!

 

General Admission tickets for the show are SOLD OUT!  However, there are some tickets in various categories that remain.  For more information, please visit the Dexcon - DXCN Facebook page by clicking the link below.

  https://www.facebook.com/DexconPH 

While there, and on the WUW Philippines page, please note that WUW Master Clash will take place on April 5th, also at Brawl Pit Bulusan.  You can find some information on this on the Dexcon as well as the WUW - Philippines page.  The link to WUW Philippines is below as well.  Thank you.

 

  https://www.facebook.com/WUWPhilippines

Congratulations To Dexcon And To Zack Sabre Jr & Jake De Leon!

 

Photo and the first paragraph courtesy of the Dexcon Facebook page!

 

Congratulations to Zack Sabre Jr. and Jake De Leon for securing the impressive #49 spot in the Voices of Wrestling Match of the Year 2024 rankings! This recognition is a testament to their outstanding performance, as they’ve surpassed several legendary bouts from the past year.

 

The match that is being referred to is the Dexcon Decada event.  It was the main event of the show on 26 May 2024 at the Brawl Pit Bulusan in Quezon City, Philippines.  This match was rated higher than Samy Zayn defeating Gunther at last year's Wrestlemania as well as Will Ospreay defeating MJF last August!

 

Dexcon has been nothing but an amazing group of knowledgeable and great wrestling fans sharing a dream.  Now, in their third year, they are providing the best possible product for the fans, not only in the Philippines, but those in Southeast Asia who want to attend their shows.  It's not every day when one can see such talent as Zack Sabre Jr., or, soon, Yoshi Tatsu, entertaining wrestling fans in Southeast Asia.

 

Check out the list here: https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/.../voices-of.../

Looking Back - Second Of A Series

Outside of the Pacelli Event Center in Daly City, CA.

 

Hello everyone!

 

The second version of Looking Back, hopefully, is a good one for all of you reading and watching.

 

Japanese wrestling, and wrestlers, have always been one of this blogger's favorites in pro wrestling.  In the West Coast of America where I live, there were two excellent wrestlers that performed and were main event talent.  This was before the formation of what is now New Japan Pro Wrestling in 1972.

 

Kinji Shibuya and Mr. Saito (Masa Saito) were excellent AWA Tag Team champions back in the late 1960s.  They would face all comers in the area.  Mr. Saito would go on to the WWF and finish his career there.

 

In the 1970s-1980s, it would be The Great Fuji (later Mr. Fuji).  From the West Coast, he would continue on in the WWF not only as a wrestler, but also a manager.

 

In the 1980s, when the American Wrestling Association came to our area, Jumbo Tsuruda would have a brief stint as the AWA World Champion.  In the one show, this fan saw something that he never saw before, a belly-to-back suplex.  The move wasn't that common back then.

 

In the 1990s and 2000s, there would be more.  Fans reading this will recognize the names of Tajiri and Yoshi Tatsu!  This fan would see them on television and they would light up the arenas!  They were that good and electric during shows.

 

This fan never had the chance to see Tajiri live.  I  was a little more fortunate to see Yoshi Tatsu.  It was in May 2016.  All Pro Wrestling, a local independent promotion in Daly City, about 10km from San Francisco hosted an event.  It was called Friday The 13th!

 

This would be my first ever independent show!  Besides Yoshi Tatsu, the names of Marty Janetty (WWE - The Rockers), MVP (WWE and AEW who was wrestling in a 4 way match for the APW Universal Title) and a young Jeff Cobb (FPW Champion, AEW and NJPW) were on the show.

 

Yoshi Tatsu wrestled Joey Ryan, a familiar local wrestler with the promotion.  There were 10 matches on the evening.  The fans, in every match, were loud and enthusiastic!

 

Dexcon, wrestling fans in the Philippines, and in Southeast Asia, are in for a treat on March 16th!  You will have a chance to see the legendary Yoshi Tatsu in action.  Very few tickets are left for the show so please visit the Dexcon Facebook page for tickets!

 

Back to the Pacelli Events Center, to this fan's recollection, it holds 150-200 fans for wrestling events.

 

Believe it or not, this fan found the Yoshi Tatsu-Joey Ryan match on You Tube.  A courtesy thank you to Bar Wrestling and to You Tube for showing this.  The link is below so please click if you would like to see this!  Thank you.

 

     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpnvuJTp9fY

February One Year Ago

 

Inside of the Brawl Pit Bulusan in Quezon City, PH.  Photo courtesy of Dexcon.

 

Hello everyone.

Here is some of what happened in SEA Wrestling history one year ago around this time. 

 

Vietnam Pro Wrestling - Venomshank (Dokuga and Rensho), the VPW Tag Team Champions, were to face The Juicy Boyz (The Wonderboy & Miles Karu) from Malaysia Pro Wrestling for the VPW Tag Team Championship.  The Juicy Boyz would go on to win a title later in the year.

 

SETUP Thailand - Jonathan Johnson became the SETUP Openweight Championship in a three-way. Matcha became the SETUP All Asia Women's Title, also in a three-way.

 

Singapore Pro Wrestling - Black Arrow had just won the SPW Singapore Title.  Also, The Horrors (Da Buthcherman & Dr. Gore) had won the Southeast Asia Tag Team Title.

 

Grapplemax Pro Wrestling Singapore - Hotshot would make a couple of successful defenses of the Grapplemax Openweight Title since winning it in late 2023.

 

Dexcon (Philippines) - Dexcon had announced in December that they would sponsor their second show, WrestleStorm.  The show would eventually sell out and was a huge success!

 

Filipino Pro Wrestling - FPW would announce their first show, FPW Astig.  It was announced that the main event, the champion - Mike Madrigal would face Thiago for the title.

 

Ring Of Rebirth Singapore - ROR would announce their first two shows in March, RoR #6 and #7 at the Goldpine Industrial Building.  

 

TOP Dojo (Thailand) - TOP Dojo would announce their first show, "A New Dream."  It would take place in March at the Motorway Dojo before an enthusiastic and sellout group in attendance.

 

Malaysia Pro Wrestling - Some members of MYPW were preparing for an event, Causeway Jam, featuring some wrestlers from their promotion and Grapplemax at the Grapplemax Studios.  One week later, they would host their first show, New Breed in Malaysia.

 

World Underground Wrestling - Philippines - Several wrestlers took part in the Dexcon event in March.  After a couple of other wrestling shows, they hosted their own show, Tagay Na!

 

APAC Wrestling (Malaysia) - The promotion had just completed a very successful show, APAC Enter The Dragon before a capacity crowd at Spacerubix.

This Blogger's One Time Seeing Yoshitatsu

Hello everyone!

 

When learning of a legendary wrestler, Yoshitatsu, coming to the Philippines in March, the reaction was "Oh My God!"

 

For those of you who bought tickets for the Dexcon Wrestlestorm 2 show in March, you are in for the show of the ages!  Speaking of the show, it take place on Saturday, March 16th at the Brawl Pit Bulusan.  General admission tickets for the show are SOLD OUT but tickets remain.  Please visit the Dexcon Facebook page for more information.

 

This blogger's experience watching Yoshitatsu was definitely a very memorable one.  It was my first independent show in California.  The wrestling promotion was All Pro Wrestling based out of Daly City, near San Francisco.  It was in 2016.

 

The show featured some memorable names that you may have heard of.  From memory, they were a young Jeff Cobb, Marty Janetty (the Rockers), MVP and a local product, a favorite by the name of Matt Carlos.  When finding out that Yoshitatsu was appearing, a ticket was quickly purchased.  This fan knew of his days in WWE around 2010-2011.  I remembered a house show that he appeared in down in San Jose but was unable to attend.

 

The show was called Friday The 13th at the Pacelli Event Center (will find the photo later) in May.

 

With several hundred fans in attendance, Yoshitatsu faced Joey Ryan in a singles match. He won with a koji clutch.  That was one to remember.

 

Hopefully, fans in the Philippines and throughout Southeast Asia will get a chance to see Yoshitatsu at least once live in their lives.  He is definitely a must see!

 

Just ask the fans who were in Thailand regarding a legend that they saw in Naomichi Marafuji last Saturday night at a SETUP Thailand show!