Two Pinoy Podcasts To Share

Ralph Imabayashi vs. Robbie Eagles in the August 2023 encounter at the PMC Spotlight Theater.
 

Hello everyone!

 

Earlier this week, this blogger shared a pinoy podcast (vlog) known as Forever Youngboys.  The vlog / podcast shares what's happening with pro wrestling in the Philippines.  Since this is about vlogs/podcasts, it's important to get the word out.  Gabriel Calumpong, in the short time, has done great work with this.  Here is the You Tube link once again so those who read this blog are aware.  Also, while there, please Subscribe!  Thanks. 

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

 

This blogger has one more to add and actually noticed it, not so much by accident, but because of not being on social media much lately.

 

Pinoy Wrestling Reviews is another podcast that this blogger would like to give a shoutout to.  FPW Wrestlers, Thiago and Mharckie have done a great job sharing what is happening in the world of Pinoy Wrestling as well.  I was able to catch some of the interview with PWR/FPW wrestler, Ralph Imabayashi.  Imabayashi, a champion while at PWR, talked about several things including a match when he wrestled Robbie Eagles in August 2023.  

 

It was this blogger's first FPW show and was impressed not only with his match, but the show in general.  This blogger had a chance to do interviews with both Ralph and Thiago and they were both great and a class act.  This blogger looks forward to seeing an FPW show again soon! (maybe later in 2025!)

 

Here is the You Tube link to Pinoy Wrestling Reviews.  Please check them out...and by all means, please Subscribe!  Hope everyone has a great weekend!  

 

Here is the You Tube link.  Thanks everyone!

      https://www.youtube.com/@pinoywrestlingreviews

FPW Secret Show Results

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Here are the results from the Filipino Pro Wrestling Secret Show held last Sunday at the Secret Base 2 in Quezon City.  Two wrestlers, Versus and Rio, made their debuts in FPW.  Also, the great LegenDarius won his FPW second match. 

 

Duke Ortega d. Joshua Ellevistah.

LegenDarius d. Versus (debut match).

Yohann Ollores d. Proximo.

Mharckie d. Rio (debut match).

Rex Lawin d. James "Idol" Martinez.

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 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 #6

Hello everyone.

 

Filipino Pro Wrestling's March Astig show has added another match.  FPW Astig will take place at the Baked Studios on Sunday, March 23rd beginning at 2pm.

 

"Playtime" James "Idol" Martinez will be going one on one with LegenDarius The Great with Jason Rex in his corner.

 

This will be Martinez's first in ring appearance since last October.  Sometimes, a layoff is good for any wrestler.  Back in the last 2024 show, Martinez defeated Outback Adam.  Some fans thought that might have been an upset win but Martinez had an improving 2024 season.  As they say, a win is a win!

 

For LegenDarius The Great, he's coming off his first singles match, and a Main Eventer, against Cali Nueva.  Though it may have not been what LegenDarius hoped for, even Calif Nueva was impressed of his first singles competition.  With Jason Rex guiding him in the corner, this may be a difference in "The Great One" getting the W.

For tickets and more information, 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! 

 

 

The YOLO Twins

Last year, this blogger had an opportunity to see a tag team match at the August FPW Astig show.  It wasn't just an ordinary tag team match either.

 

The YOLO Twins are the premier tag team in Filipino Pro Wrestling, if not all of Southeast Asia.  No question about it.  They are very capable of beating teams such as Aussie Aussie Aussie (Grapplemax) or Venomshank (Vietnam Pro Wrestling).  This writer is not bashing the teams mentioned.  However, there is something special about this team.

 

Yohann and Logan Ollores are a great and cohesive tag team.  In their match last year, this blogger was, more than impressed, with the athleticism, agility and the quickness.  Both wrestlers have the instincts of where the other is, and will be, when it is needed.  Seeing a video of them in tag team action and live are two different things.

 

Right now, Filipino Pro Wrestling is nearing their one year anniversary as a promotion.  There is yet to be a tag team division in the company because of the company size.  It is growing thanks to the FPW Academy!

 

The YOLO Twins have faced several teams in FPW.  Recently, they visited Singapore and wrestled in a Grapplemax show.  Though they don't have belts right now, The YOLO Twins have been two time - PWR Tag Team Champions.

Last year at FPW's final Astig show in August, this blogger sensed that there was a faction in the making forming.  Good Guy Quatro, a great wrestler and champion with PWR, has become part of a group now called Vandals MNL.  I haven't seen the faction yet in tag team action.  However, there is no question that they could dominate in any match, whether it is in the Philippines or elsewhere.

 

Moving forward, The YOLO Twins will be facing "The Walking Death" Mike Madrigal and James "Idol" Martinez in a tag team match this coming Sunday at FPW Astig.  The YOLO Twins and Mike Madrigal, as was pointed out in a recent promo, are both undefeated in FPW competition.  

 

The question is who will remain undefeated?  We will find out this Sunday at the Baked Studios in Makati City!  The show begins at 2pm!

Another Intriguing Match At FPW's July Astig Show

This blogger has been following pro wrestling for a long time now (55 years or so).  I've seen nearly every type of match that has existed.

 

Filipino Pro Wrestling will have their next show this coming Sunday, July 14th.  The venue is the Baked Studios and bell time is 2pm.

 

The Main Event is definitely one to watch.  The YOLO Twins will face FPW Champion, Mike Madrigal and James "Idol" Martinez in a tag team encounter.

 

This blogger wasn't in attendance at the last FPW Astig show.  There were some things at the show that brought this match on.

 

This blogger has read some stuff from people that James "Idol" Martinez is not "main event" material.  Some people think that he's not serious enough with his craft as a professional wrestler.  Some fans think that this is a joke!

 

Obviously, as a blogger, and writer, I look at this differently.  Anyone who gets into pro wrestling has to be serious enough.  There's a lot of sacrifice involved, time spent in and out of the ring, and a lot more.  Wrestlers take bumps in workouts.  Certainly, people such as President, Red Ollero, and Mike Madrigal believe he's worthy for this upcoming match.

 

I've seen Martinez one time while at a FPW show.  The match he was involved in was at times, comical.  However, he does have talent and is someone not to be taken lightly.  No wrestler in any profession should!

 

It will be interesting how this match turns out.  I'm sure the YOLO Twins, as great of a team that they are, have their game plan ready to go.  Recently, they wrestled as part of a six man tag match at Grapplemax Pro Wrestling's show in Singapore.  Let's just say that the match they were involved in didn't quite turn out the way they wanted.

 

Anyway, for more on the show, including tickets, 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 #1

Hello everyone!

 

There is an update on a tag team match made for FPW Astig's July show.  The event will take place on July 14th, 2pm bell time at the Baker Studios. (Please note the change of venue).

 

Filipino Pro Wrestling Champion, Mike Madrigal will team up with Playtime James "Idol" Martinez as they take on The Yolo Twins in a tag team match.  I believe it is the first time that Madrigal and Martinez have teamed up.  I'm told this stems from some extra curricular activity that happened at their last show this past April. 

For more on tickets and information, please visit the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling page on Facebook.  Here is the link for tickets just below.  Thank you.

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

FPW Pro Wrestling Academy

Recently, this blogger was, once again, asked why he never got into professional wrestling?  In America where I live, sports entertainment has never been more popular.  Each day (except Sunday), pro wrestling is on at least two hours per show during the evening hours.  This fan certainly cannot get enough of it!

 

The recent visits to the Philippines have shown that pro wrestling is popular as well.  As of right now, three wrestling promotions in the country will be having shows over the next six to seven weeks.  All over Southeast Asia, wrestling shows are selling out big time!

 

Here is the answer to the initial question at the beginning of the post.  Being skinny like this blogger is, there ended up being another direction.  My first sport in high school was wrestling for the school.  I did it for one year and it was fun.  Sometimes, I won and sometimes I didn't.  The experience was great though.

 

However, I ended up participating in another sport in high school.....track and field.  It's something that I still do today.  When healthy, getting a training run in feels good. 

 

However, following pro wrestling as a fan, and now as a blogger, was. and still is, an important thing.  I began watching on television in 1968 and still watch it on TV and live today!  Today, pro wrestling is better than ever!

 

The recent article by ABS-CBN News in the Philippines (above photo courtesy of ABS-CBN) needs to be recognized.  FPW Pro Wrestling Academy reopened on March 3rd.  The promotion has had three Academy batches now going back to late 2022 when the promotion began.  The current one has trimmed down to 12 aspirants.

 

The training is led by FPW Champion, Mike Madrigal with pro wrestlers, Cali Nueva, Quatro, James "Idol" Martinez and Duke Ortega serving as coaches.

 

I know one aspirant well in Darius, and in the latest group with Naj.  This blogger believes they have what it takes to make the main roster.  They have a "never give up" attitude and both have followed the sport for a few years now.  Possibly by the time I see an FPW show again this summer, maybe they will both be in one of the matches!

 

Though this post may have focused on the FPW Pro Wrestling Factory, other promotions in Southeast Asia are focusing as well.  The future of the industry is important and right now, it has never looked brighter.

 

Over the previous few weeks, the Manila Wrestling Federation Factory with MWF Pinoy Wrestling Champion, Jake De Leon, had a factory session at the Brawl Pit Bulusan.

 

This was the same with Malaysia Pro Wrestling, Ring Of Rebirth Singapore, Grapplemax Pro Wrestling Singapore, and with Pro Wrestling Society (PWS Korea).  All the promotions here see the vision of growth and  wanting to be better.  

 

It is important for this fan to, also note, that women are needed in sports entertainment right now.  Hopefully, we will see an increase of talent in the near future!

 

All the best to Raj, Darius and those who are fulfilling their dreams everywhere.  This blogger and fan is in your corner always.

FPW Astig April Update #3

Hello everyone!

 

There has been another match added to the Filipino Pro Wrestling show, FPW Astig this coming April 14th.  The event will be at 2pm at the PMC Spotlight Blackbox Theater in Circuit Makati.

 

"The Gym Bro", Thiago will take on "The Mad Doctor, Jan Evander in a singles match as one of several matches lined up on the show.

 

Will the powerful and muscular, Thiago have his way or will the quick, high flying and unpredictable offense of Jan Evander be the story?

 

Also, here's an update of the other matches on the show so far....

 

Mike Madrigal (C) vs. Robynn for the FPW Championship.

Duke Ortega vs. Ralph Imabayashi.

The Yolo Twins and Good Guy Quatro vs. Evan Carleaux, Cali Nueva and James "Idol" Martinez in a Six Man Tag Match.

 

For more information, including tickets, please visit the FPW- Filipino Pro Wrestling page as well as the ticket2me.net website.  Thank you. 

FPW: Astig April Show Update #1

This match has been brewing for weeks now.  There will be a six man tag match as one of the featured ones for the FPW Astig April show.

The team of The Yolo Twins and Good Guy Quatro will take on Evan Carleaux, Cali Nueva and James "Idol" Martinez.

From the one show that this fan witnessed last August, The Yolo Twins and Good Guy Quatro work well together.  The question will be in the other corner with Evan Carleaux, Cali Nueva and James "Idol" Martinez.  Evan Carleaux and Cali Nueva definitely work well together as a tag team.  The question is if James "Idol" Martinez can work well with the other two wrestlers.  This fan is not saying that Martinez cannot work well with the two, but usually, Martinez is, more than likely, opposing Carleaux, Nueva or both in singles or tag team action!

 

This fan wasn't at the last show, but hopefully, someone can message me as to how Martinez was selected for this match.

 

The show will take place on Sunday, April 14th at the PMC Spotlight Blackbox Theater, Circuit Makati beginning at 2pm. 

 

Anyway, for more information on the show including tickets, please check the ticket2me.net website and/or check the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling page on Facebook.  Thank you.   

Filipino Pro Wrestling Update #2

A third and fourth match has been made for Filipino Pro Wrestling's show, FPW: Astig.  The event will take place on Sunday, February 11th.  The venue is the PMC Spotlight Blackbox Theater, Circuit Makati, beginning at 2pm.

 

The first one is a return tag team match that will feature Cali Nueva and Evan Carleaux against the Yolo Twins.

 

I've seen both teams and all four wrestlers last August at the final FPW show of the year.  The Yolo Twins have been a tag team for several years now and they are one great tag team.  Their chemistry is as good as any tag team I've seen.

 

However, Evan Carleaux and Cali Nueva can rise to the occasion from what was witnessed last August.  Though the Yolo Twins won the match, the fans could sense that their opposition might face them again sometime in 2024!  Well, that time is February 11th.

 

The other match that's been made is also a rematch from 2023.  Quatro, making his return to the ring will take on James "Idol" Martinez in a singles match.

 

I haven't seen Quatro live in the ring but seeing him on You Tube, he's very capable of holding the FPW Championship.  The matches he had in PWR were classics and I still watch them on occasion.

 

James "Idol" Martinez is still looking for his first win in FPW.  Seeing him last August when he faced Mharckie, this fan thought that he was going to triumph.  The match ended up a draw.  Could this be Martinez's time to come up with an upset victory?

 

Speaking of Mharckie, hopefully he's recovering from an accident late last year.  Hopefully, he will be back sometime in 2024. 

 

Tickets, to my knowledge are still available.  Up until January 31st, tickets are still on a discounted rate.  Please check the ticket2me.net website on availability and/or check the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling page for more information.  Thank you.