Here it is a few days after the announcement of the Manila Wrestling Federation's upcoming show. For those who don't know yet, 2023 Noche Buena will take place on Sunday, December 3rd. The venue is the PMC Spotlight Theater in Circuit Makati beginning at 4:30pm (doors open at 4pm).
The first version of Noche Buena happened back on December 9, 2017 (it just so happens to be my birthday). According to Cagematch, the event took place at the Makati Square Arena, definitely a memorable venue for MWF events back then.
A year later, the crowning of a new MWF Champion took place on December 1st at the UP Bahay ng Alumni in Quezon City. Robin Sane would be the first MWF title holder in the promotion's history.
Then, of course there was last year with nine exciting matches at the PETA Theater Center in Quezon City. It happened on Sunday, December 11th. Among the nine quality matches that night, Isaiah Valencia would make it on to the main roster. There was a great women's match between Crystal and Chelsea Marie. It concluded with Fabio Makisig winning the title over a very deserving champion at the time in Jake De Leon.
Since that night, much has happened. The roster has grown with the editions of Joya, Kurt Jiminez. A new faction in Oro Plata Mata has surfaced led by Mr. Sy. Manila Wrestling Federation now can be seen in much of the Philippines. Thanks to a new channel, Rock Of Manila TV, the possibility is now fact. Subscribers can still watch the shows on GANK. When the promotion is not doing their shows at the PMC Spotlight Theater, there is an outdoor venue at Mandala Park in Mandaluyong. There have been a couple of shows there.
Now, we have 2023 Noche Buena. Four matches have been made already with more on the way.
A unique setup for the MWF Pinoy Wrestling Championship has been determined. You have an eight man tag team match. The Oro Plata Mata team (Jake De Leon, Dabid Ravena, Main Maxx and Kurt Jiminez) will take on the MWF All Stars (Fabio Makisig, Robin Sane, Nigel San Jose and Danny Zamora).
This fan was thinking about this last night. There are three scenarios regarding the last two wrestlers in the ring. You could have one wrestler from each team. Or, you can have two wrestlers from Oro Plata Mata or two wrestlers from the MWF All Stars left. It will be a very interesting match.
The four way women's match with Chelsea Marie, Joya, Super P. and the debut of Patricia Ligaya is one this fan is looking forward to.
Then, Brother Jomar Liwanag going up against Aaron Liwanag. The winner is the leader of the group.
There are, I'm told, three wrestlers from the Hong Kong Pro Wrestling Association that will wrestle at the show. Ho Ho Lun, Bitman and Michael Su are the competitors and are definitely coming to the Philippines to win! Ho Ho Lun is facing a capable opponent in "Danger" Rex Lawin who is back after several months away from the ring.
There is also the Hong Kong-Philippines Cup that will be announced soon along with several more matches.
Finally, after some decision making, it's time for another mini vacation and a little celebrating! This blogger has secured his ticket and is looking forward to a couple of weeks away from America in the Philippines! For this fan, sequels are always fun.
