Dexcon Dakila Results

Hello everyone.

 

Here are the results from Dexcon's Dakila show.  The event took place on Sunday, May 18th before a sellout crowd at the Brawl Pit Bulusan in Quezon City, PH.  This may have very well been Dexcon's best show to date.  They keep getting better and better!  Thank you to Dexcon for the results.

 

 

El Phantasmo & Fabio Makisig d. Jake DeLeon & Zack Sabre Jr.

 

Pusong Pinoy Title Three Way Match: Main Maxx (c) d. Miles Karu and Shivam.

 

Robin Sane d. Saint John Martin.

 

MSG (Chelsea Marie & Dabid Ravena ) d. Jack ‘N Cheese (BGJ & CBK).

 

Nigel San Jose d. Emman Azman.

 

Eight Man Tag Team Match: El Katipunero, Joey Rosas, Joya & Patricia Ligaia d. Aaron Liwanag, Crystal, Danny Zamora & Solomon Liwanag.

 

SPW Southeast Asian Title: Da Butcherman (c) d. Isaiah Valencia, Jomar and Ken Cifer.

Feature On Robin Sane

Robin Sane (Red) and Serafin Liwanag in a match at the 2022 Noche Buena show.
 

Hello everyone.

 

Pinoy wrestling fans are definitely among the most passionate wrestling fans on the planet, if not the most.  They definitely know wrestling when they see it.

 

One wrestler that is well known in the Metro Manila area is The Red Lightning, Robin Sane.

 

Since this fan began to follow pro wrestling in Southeast Asia, Robin has been one of my favorites.  He's not the biggest wrestlers in size in the region.  However, his athletic ability, agility and speed, more than make up for it.  Definitely, he has the heart which is extremely important.

 

Robin's wrestling career began with Philippine Wrestling Revolution back in September 2014.  Eventually, he would join a new promotion in the Manila Wrestling Federation a  couple of years later in 2016.  In that time, he faced some well known wrestlers such as Ho Ho Lun, The Eurasian Dragon and Andruew Tang who are with various SEA promotions.

 

In December 2018, Robin Sane would climb to the top of the mountain.  In the finals of the MWF Pinoy Wrestling Championship tournament, he would defeat Fabio Makisig and would become the inaugural champion.  It is a match that has, and still is talked about, in Pinoy wrestling history!  The match took place at the UP Bahay ng Alumni in Quezon City.

 

Sane would defend the title successfully on three occasions before losing the belt in a very controversial decision in July 2019 at the Chinatown Mall.  Unfortunately, Robin never got the rematch that he totally deserved.  One of the major issues was Covid-19 which affected pro wrestling, especially throughout Southeast Asia.

 

He didn't give up however.  Robin would wrestle in WUW - Philippines and Dexcon shows along with an occasional MWF show before the promotion folded in May 2024.

 

Some of the bigger highlights would definitely be the match he had with SETUP Thailand's Shivam in March 2024.  Also, there was the tag match last November in Thailand.  Robin would team up with SETUP's Monomoth to face IWA SETUP's The Good Deal for the tag team titles.  To date, this blogger has been told that it was The Good Deal's stiffest competition to date.

 

At the December 2022 MWF Noche Buena show, this blogger had a chance to meet Robin.  He was gracious with his time.  I've always felt that if there was any kind of title opportunity in Southeast Asia, he can win another title!  I still feel that way today!

 

Next month, Robin, along with Nigel San Jose will face Jake De Leon and Fabio Makisig in the WUW Philippines Master Clash show at the Brawl Pit Bulusan.  The winner of the tag match will face Zack Sabre Jr. and El Phantasmo, two of NJPWs greats in an International Tag Team match at the Dexcon Dakila show. 

 

Knowing Robin like I do, the upcoming match is no pushover for the opponents.  Jake and Fabio are great wrestlers.  However, anything can happen. 

WUW Philippines Master Clash Update #7

Hello everyone.

 

It has been determined, I'm taking it by Match Maker Miguel, that the tag teams for the WUW - Philippines Master Clash show are set.

 

The team of Fabio Makisig and Jake De Leon will face Nigel San Jose and Robin Sane.  The winner of this match next month will face Zack Sabre Jr. and El Phantasmo in May at Dexcon's Dakila show.  It will be their main event which is already termed as an International Dream Tag Team Match!

 

The show will take place on Saturday, April 5th, 6pm at the Brawl Pit Bulusan in Quezon City, PH.  For tickets, please visit the World Underground Wrestling - WUW Philippines Facebook page.  Thank you.

Dexcon Dakila Update #1

Hello everyone.

 

In a major announcement, Zack Sabre Jr. and El Phantasmo from New Japan Pro Wrestling are coming to Metro Manila and will be at the Dexcon Dakila show.  The dates are Saturday / Sunday, May 17-18.  The Meet And Greet will be on Saturday and the show on Sunday at the Brawl Pit Bulusan in Quezon City.

 

ZSJ and El Phantasmo will be teaming together in an International Dream Match.  It is presumed that it will against the winner of the tag match that is scheduled the previous month at the WUW Master Clash show.

 

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

Battle In The Valley Results

Hello everyone.

 

While on the train home, here are the results from NJPW Strong event, Battle In The Valley.  The show was held on Saturday night, January 11th at the San Jose Civic Auditorium.  The action was exciting.  The show was one of the best in history.  A near sellout crowd was boisterous, loud, appreciative and enthusiastic throughout the night.  The show lasted about three hours and 45 minutes.  Hopefully, the results are correct since I'm a little sleepy right now doing this.

 

The highlight of the night was an emotional and memorable match as Japanese women's legend, Sumie Sakai wrestled in her final encounter.  Though she was pinned in the tag team match, she showed the fighting spirit that Japanese women wrestlers are taught and have!

 

Been to three of these now.  The one a couple of years ago that had Okada and Ospreay was really good but overall, this show may have been a little better.

 

Here are the results:

 

Tomohiro Ishii and Gabe Kidd (c) for the Strong Openweight Championship ended up a 30 minute draw.

 

Nelson Isaacs & Jarel Nelson (c) d. Rocky Romero and Yoh for the Strong Openweight Tag Team Titles.

 

Viva Van, Harako, Maika and Nina Shirakawa d. Anna Jay, Trish Adora, AZN and Johnny Robbie in an eight woman elimination match.  Maika threw Anna Jay over the top rope to win.  Several fans sitting next to me mentioned that Viva Van has signed with AEW!

 

Jeff Cobb vs. El Phantasmo (c) ended up a double countout for the IWGP TV Title.  Cobb did not bring the FPW title with him.

Sumie Sakai was pinned by Hiromu Takahashi in a six person intergender match.  Evil and SHO were supposed to be on Sakai's side but turned on her during the match.  Takahashi had Mayu Iwatani and Yuka Sakazaki in his corner.

There was about a 10 minute ceremony afterwards with most of the locker room attending.  It was to honor her 27 year career with congratulations and a 10 count with the timekeeper bell.  This blogger, and most of the fans, did not have dry eyes during the ceremony.  She was given a standing ovation by the fans.  

 

Konosuke Takeshita (c) d. Kushida for the Never Openweight Championship.

 

Zack Sabre Jr. d. Hechecero in a not title match.  After the match, at a future date, the two wrestlers will face one another for the title. 

 

El Desperado (c) d. Taiji Ishinori for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship.   

One Final Battle In The Valley Update!

Hello everyone!

 

I know Filipino wrestling fans will love hearing this.  Personally, NJPW ought to get their act together but this blogger will let them pass this time.

 

The NJPW World TV Championship will be on the line as El Phantasmo, the champion, will take on Filipino Pro Wrestling Champion, Jeff Cobb in a one fall match.  It will be for the TV title only!

 

This will be the first time seeing Cobb since the G1 Special in July 2018 at the Daly City Cow Palace.

 

Also, there will be an elimination tag team women's match between Viva Van, Hanako, Maika and Mina Shirakawa against Anna Jay, Trish Adora, AZM and Johnnie Robbie.

 

Finally, a strong survivor match will pit Zane Jay against Viento.  

 

For $60 that I paid, there will be nine matches on the program that will begin at 7pm at the San Jose Civic Auditorium.  

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.

Bangkok Strong Style Update #1

SETUP Thailand's show, EP17: Bangkok Strong Style will take place on Saturday, March 23rd at The Circus Studio.  Since the last post, there have been three matches added to the show.

 

Matcha, the All Asia Women's Champion, and first female wrestler from Thailand, will defend the title against Princess Pistachio, Taiwan's first female pro wrestler.

 

Also, in the last post, we mentioned about Zach Sabre Jr. and El Phantasmo from NJPW making their way to Thailand to wrestle in the show.

 

Sabre Jr. will face "The Ace Of Thai Wrestling", Shivam in one of the two Double Main Event matches.

 

The second match will have El Phantasmo going up against the SETUP Thailand Openweight Champion, Jonathan Johnson. 

 

The fans in Bangkok will be treated to a very special night of pro wrestling.

 

For more on tickets and the show, please check the SETUP Thailand Pro Wrestling page on Facebook.  Thank you.

SETUP Thailand Update

Within the past few hours, there has been a major announcement regarding SETUP Thailand's upcoming show, EP17 Bangkok Strong Style.  The event will take place on Saturday, March 23rd.  The venue is The Circus Studio, G Village in Bangkok.

 

In cooperation with New Japan Pro Wrestling, superstars, Zach Sabre Jr. and El Phantasmo will take part in a singles match.

 

This match is huge, not just for SETUP Thailand, but the entire Southeast Asia region.  The match alone is a main event one anywhere in the world!

 

For more information regarding the show, please check the SETUP Thailand Pro Wrestling page on Facebook.  As of this post, there are tickets still available.  However, please check their page first beforehand.  Thank you.