Here are the results from FPW's show this past Sunday at the 2F Kowloon House in Quezon City, Philippines.
Thank you to a couple of wrestling fans at the show who provided the blogger the results.
Main Event: Mike Madrigal d. Proximo.
Ralph Imabayashi d. Versus.
The Yolo Twins d. Mharckie & Joshua Ellevistah.
Cali Nueva d. Jason Rex.
LegenDarius d. Robynn.
Continuing with some updating, there are at least three matched scheduled for this coming Sunday's Filipino Pro Wrestling's FPW Secret Base 3 wrestling show. The location is 2F Kowloon House, 20 Matalino Street in Quezon City, PH. This is a Pay-What-You-Can show. Am told that tickets will be available at the door. If there are any matches that I left out, please message me so this can be updated. Thank you.
Main Event - Mike Madrigal vs. Proximo.
Robynn vs. LegenDarius The Great.
Cali Nueva vs. Jason Rex.
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.
Filipino Pro Wrestling's Robynn will be in action during the upcoming FPW Astig show. The event will take place on Sunday, March 23rd at the Baked Studios, Makati City, beginning at 2pm.
As the FPW fans know, Robynn was to face, then FPW Champion, Mike Madrigal last year for the FPW title. A few days before the match, Robynn was injured and was unable to compete.
Since then, she has come back from the injury, and better than ever. Who will Robynn face?
For tickets, and more information, please visit the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling Facebook page.
Soon, this blogger will provide some information regarding the upcoming show. Thank you.
Filipino Pro Wrestling's show, FPW Astig has announced that Mike Madrigal will be in action against an opponent to be named.
The first FPW Champion will be out to prove that he is the number one contender for the title that is currently held by Jeff Cobb.
For tickets and more information about the upcoming show on Sunday, March 23rd, here's the following. The show will begin at 2pm at the Baked Studios in Makati City. For tickets and more information, please visit the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling Facebook page. Thank you.
Nashokur at an FPW workout. Thank you to Nashokur for allowing us to share the photo.
Hello everyone!
The next interview is one that this blogger has looked forward to. For the first time since doing this blog, the interview is with a trainee. He is not just a normal trainee either.
The trainee going by the name of Nashokur is training to be a wrestler with Filipino Pro Wrestling in the Philippines. At my first FPW show back in August 2023, Nashokur along with LegenDarius, and several other staff members, welcomed me to the show. It was a very warm feeling for someone who was very new to the pro wrestling scene in Southeast Asia. This blogger will never forget that day as I did with two other Philippine wrestling promotions and shows.
The blogger has been following some of Nashokur's journey in his future as a professional wrestler on social media. When approaching me and wanting to do this interview, you can say that this fan was, more than excited. Without going further, here is the interview that took place recently.
Wayne: When did you begin to follow wrestling?
Nashokur: It was on 2011, Where CM Punk is at the top of the wrestling world. The first WWE event i've watched is Money In The Bank 2011 on TV while my brother is watching it and got into it immediately. I stopped watching time to time due to other things, But pro wrestling is still one of my favorite things that keeps me engaged~
Wayne: When did you actually start training with FPW?
Nashokur: On February 4, 2023, Before FPW Astig began. From the FPW Academy Batch 1#, Where i'm with some already graduated FPW wrestlers right now, Which are Proximo, Roxy Reeves and LegenDarius.
Wayne: Knowing that the training is going well, what has been the easiest and hardest part of your workouts?
Nashokur: The first days joining FPW Academy was tough and tiring. But eventually if you consistenly training in FPW and outside FPW, You'll get used to it and easier to learn things in the ring. Right now, The hardest thing to work on is being confident in the ring by shouting out something in your mind to the crowd, Basically a character. Probably one of the reasons that i'm not ready being out there yet, Which is totally fine, But that time will come soon~.
Wayne: What are your thoughts of Mike (Madrigal), Ralph (Imabayashi) and those training you?
Nashokur: The coaches, the wrestlers and the newer trainees are very welcoming and friendly as you met them~. Mike Madrigal is the first wrestler that i'm a fan with in PWR days on 2017, Knowing him and training with him is such a huge honoured to have. I wasn't a fan of Ralph Imabayashi the first time i saw him in PWR, But eventually i have a huge respect for him, He was the main coach in the Academy before Mike. I've learned a lot from them all those 2 years being in FPW, Not just being in the pro wrestling industry but also outside things that effect your daily life for the better. All of them in FPW are like my best friends now~
Wayne: Your thoughts on FPW and its future.
Nashokur: The future for FPW will get even more brighter, By seeing or watched the latest FPW's 1st Secret Show event recently by the new announcer, The new referee, The graduated wrestlers and planning for FPW to be bigger than before will be amazing!. And me being part of it, No matter what roles i'm in, I'm always honoured, grateful and a fun ride in that journey and hope everyone in FPW don't quit and make our dreams come true, And also the fans are very supporting consistenly even with or without a show for a few months is such a blessing to have, Especially in the Philippines which is awesome!~
Nashokur, thank you so much for doing this. All the best as your training continues. Hopefully, on this fan's next visit to the Philippines, we'll get to see you in a match at an FPW Astig show.
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 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!
Zayden (center) at the latest FPW training session. Photo courtesy of FPW.
Hello everyone!
Anytime this blogger sees a story like this on social media, he is quick as possible to get it out.
Filipino Pro Wrestling has their weekend training session over the past weekend and were surprised by a special appearance.
'The Canadian Dragon' Zayden, stopped by to partake in some good ol' rasslin’ with the main roster and Academy trainees!
Zayden, as some Pinoy wrestling fans remember, wrestled with Philippine Wrestling Revolution in the 2017-2018 time frame. He wrestled some of the best as well going up against championship holders such as Jake De Leon and Mike Madrigal. Sources tell this fan that he was pretty good during his time there.
You never know what might happen at an FPW session. A couple of weeks ago, Kojio Akumu, was at the center. These are stories that are not only valuable, but priceless, especially to a young wrestler who is trying to learn the trade, and make the roster.
Soon, Filipino Pro Wrestling will be announcing their first show for the 2025 season. In the meantime, please check out their FPW Astig Series 1 & 2 (from 2023 and 2024). There are some exciting matches for everyone to enjoy.
FPW can be seen on social media outlets such as Facebook, Instagram and You Tube.
Here is a match that was on You Tube. Thank you to Rommel for sharing this with me earlier!
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.
The Walking Death, Mike Madrigal of Filipino Pro Wrestling, will always be a champion in my book. As those of you know, Mike held the FPW Championship for 547 days.
He took on all comers from the company that he wrestles for in the Philippines. Earlier this year, he traveled to Malaysia to take part in a four way match for the prestigious title, and won. Since wrestling returned to the Philippines, and the world after the Covid pandemic, he was undefeated in singles action.
The defeat to Jeff Cobb was, in no way, an upset. I've had a chance to see Jeff Cobb live a couple of times when Cobb wrestled locally for an independent promotion in the Bay Area, and with New Japan Pro Wrestling. Since the first time watching back in a local auditorium in Daly City, Jeff Cobb has improved greatly in his craft. In fact, I'm sure that Mike Madrigal has, and will continue to improve from the experience from last month's match.
A little over a year ago, this blogger had an opportunity to interview him on this blog. This happened after seeing my first FPW show. The banger of a match that he had with Duke Ortega in August 2023 had this fan standing at the conclusion of the match. It was that good. I knew that FPW had a champion that they were proud of. I had a chance to talk with Mike briefly after the show and it was an experience not to be forgotten.
Mike was gracious and candid with what he said in the interview. At the time, he wants to take pro wrestling, and with FPW to the next level. There is no question in my mind that Mike and FPW have done just that.
Jeff Cobb has said that he will defend the title again in the Philippines, Japan and possibly other Southeast Asian locations. As far as Mike Madrigal is concerned, don't be surprised if he gets another title shot down the line, as early as 2025! He'll always be a champion!
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.
Headlining this show will be a huge main event for the FPW Championship. Mike Madrigal, the current FPW Champion, will have his toughest test to date. His opponent is someone that is well known throughout Japan and in North America. Jeff Cobb is his name and is currently the NJPW Television Champion.
This blogger has seen Jeff Cobb twice. I saw him in a local promotion back in 2017 at an All Pro Wrestling show that was held in the Cow Palace in Daly City. He won a four way match for APW's Universal Title. A year later, at my first ever NJPW show, also at the Cow Palace, he fell short to Hiroshi Goto for the NJPW Never Openweight Title.
Cobb has wrestled in the Philippines once before to my understanding. He faced Chris Panzer and Quatro in a three way match for the PWR Title in which Panzer won in 2019.
Regarding Mike Madrigal, he has taken on all comers since winning the title in 2023. He won a three-way to win the title, traveled to Malaysia in 2024, and won a four way match to retain the title there and recently, as Team Madrigal, won a five on five match at the last FPW Astig show in September.
Some people may think that Mike Madrigal may be over his head in this matchup against a more experienced wrestler who has wrestled over 1000 matches, and since 2009.
However, this blogger believes that the best is yet to come for the FPW Champion. As Ric Flair once said, "to be the best, you have to beat the best!" This could very well be a match that elevates Madrigal like never before!
For more information, including tickets, please visit the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling Facebook page. Thank you.
Congratulations to Filipino Pro Wrestling's FPW Champion, Mike Madrigal in successfully defending his title over the past weekend.
Mike traveled to Malaysia to take part in APAC Wrestling's show, Wrestlelegion this past Saturday night.
Mike defended the title in a Four Way Match against quality competition. His opponents were the Aerial Sniper Nyc from RoR Wrestling in Singapore, Big Eddie Emil, definitely no slouch, and Mick Mercer, two APAC up and coming stars. Mike came up with the win from my sources.
Now, he's back in the Philippines. Along with Evan Carleaux, Cali Nueva, Jeffrey and James "Idol" Martinez, they will be putting their focus in the task ahead on September 15.
That will be FPW's Unfinished Business show that will take place at Baked Studios in Makati City.
Team Madrigal will be taking on Team Red Ollero. His team consists of Good Guy Quatro, Thiago and The YOLO Twins. It appeared from some video from the past couple of shows, Team Ollero may have a slight advantage. However, never count Team Madrigal out! There may be a huge surprise in this encounter!
For more information including tickets, please visit the FPW - Filipino Pro Wrestling Facebook page. Thank you.
APAC Wrestling's next show, Wrestlelegion, will take place on Saturday, July 20th. The venue is the WNZ Arena, Spacerubix, Puchong beginning at 8pm.
There has been one enormous match added to the show that this blogger just learned.
Filipino Pro Wrestling Champion, Mike Madrigal will face NYC from Ring Of Rebirth (Singapore) and local stars, Big Eddie Emil and Mick Mercer in a four way match for the FPW Championship. These type of matches always reduce the champion's odds. However, I would never count out a champion, especially one of Mike Madrigal's caliber!
For more information, and if any tickets remain, please visit the APAC Wrestling page on Facebook.
All the best to everyone appearing at the show on Saturday. Have a good weekend 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 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!
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.
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!
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.