07 December 2023

Chris Jericho


Normally, this blogger doesn't bring up pro wrestling stars in WWE, AEW, NJPW, Impact, etc but this wrestler will be an exception to this blog's rule.


Last Saturday at the VAIB Studio in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, current AEW superstar, Chris Jericho made an appearance at the end of VPWs show, Immortal Glory.  It was a total shock certainly to the audience present as well as those who watched it on the streaming system.  It also sent shockwaves on social media.


A few months ago, Jericho inteviewed X-Pat, the ring announcer for VPW as well as Vietnam's first wrestler, Rocky Huynh.  This blogger listened to the entire interview and it went very well.


More recently, Chris, on his podcast interviewed the head of Middle Kingdom Wrestling, Adrian Gomez as well as the MKW World Champion, M.A.  This blogger also had the opportunity to listen to the interview.


Chris's interviews have always gone well in my opinion.  They are not the controversial type like some others that I've heard in America.  From this blogger, it is appreciated that he is taking the time to recognize pro wrestling in Asia.  It is something that has been needed for a long time.


Thank you Chris.  Hopefully in future visits to Asia, you will visit places like the Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong, China and others where pro wrestling in booming right now!

A New Home


It was announced last Sunday at the Manila Wrestling Federation show, MWF 2023 Noche Buena, that MWF will have their main shows at a new location in 2024.


Ang Bahay Ng Alumni (pictured above), a venue near the University Of The Philippines - Dillman Oval (roughly two blocks north) will be the location.


I had the opportunity last Tuesday to visit the UP campus and the venue location.  Since I'm not familiar with the area other than The Oval, it was a great experience to see this.  I've been told that pro wrestling has been here before.  For the most part, fans in attendance at Sunday's show were in favor of the move.  


This fan has also seen some pictures of the venue as well as some video from You Tube.  The venue holds well more than the last two venues in the PMC Spotlight Center in Makati and the Peta Theater Center in Quezon City.


Looking forward to 2024 and seeing a show there!

06 December 2023

Interview #15 - Mr. Geylang


My apologies if I haven't done an interview in a little while.  Have been busy and am on vacation in the Philippines while this is posted.  However, I wanted to get this interview posted.  Have been looking forward in doing this one for awhile.


The next interview is a wrestler that I've been following since Ring Of Rebirth, the newest promotion in Singapore began over a year ago.  I've done two in the promotion with The Eurasian Dragon and BGJ, two great and experienced wrestlers in the country.  Mr. Geylang is the next wrestler that this blogger had an opportunity to interview.


Mr. Geylang is still fairly new to the industry with about a year's experience.  He is quite a character for the profession which this fan loves.  Without going into a lot of detail, it's best if you check his matches out on You Tube under Ring Of Rebirth.


When reading his responses, I learned a lot more about him than what I saw on video.  All the best to him now and in the future.  This fan believes he has quite a future in the industry.  Finally, this blogger thanks Mr. Geylang for doing this.  He is very accomdodating and enjoyable.  One day soon, I hope to visit Singapore and meet the numerous wrestlers over the three promotions.  Mr Geylang is certainly high on my list.  Here is the interview.


Wayne:  When did you decide to get into pro wrestling?


Mr. Geylang: I remembered attending a live event by Singapore pro wrestling (spw) when Pete Dunne first came down to perform. I was amazed with all the matches and had a blast. Since then I decided to embark on my journey and try out pro wrestling.


Wayne: Who was your favorite wrestler that you followed when you first started watching wrestling?

Mr Geylang: My most favourite wrestler would have to be Randy Orton.


Wayne: Do you have a favorite promotion that you follow? It could be local, international or both.

Mr. Geylang: As I mostly watch WWE, that would have to be my most favourite promotion. However since I started my pro wrestling journey, I have branched out to watching other promotions to study and learn more about the craft to see if I can add it into my matches.


Wayne: In the short time you have wrestled, what was the most important match that you were involved in?

Mr. Geylang: The most important match to me would have to be when I vs BJG to a public caning match. As BGJ and I started out our pro wrestling journey around the same time back in SPW as trainee and became friends. That match might be short but it was brutal mainly due to the caning at the end which pushed my pain tolerance to a whole new level. Seeing the fans enjoying the caning and doing it with one of my friends makes it an important match to me.


Wayne: How would you like to see Ring of Rebirth grow as a company?

Mr. Geylang: I would like to see ROR grow to the point where we can sustain having live event out of the training Center and more fans coming to enjoy themselves.


Wayne: Would you like to wrestle for ROR at another promotions show in Singapore and/or another Southeast Asia country?

Mr. Geylang: I would love the opportunity to perform for SPW as well as other promotions around the region and eventually USA. I just hope to wrestle as many matches I can especially with my surgically repaired knee due to an injured from wrestling training.   

Middle Kingdom Wrestling Update


Hello everyone! 


Here's an update of the matches to take place on the Middle Kingdom Wrestling show, Bash At The Bay 3.  The event will take place on January 27, 2024!  The venue is the Nashan Digital Innovation Exhibition Center in Shenzhen and will begin at 7pm.  My friend, Adrian Gomez has a great show lined up.  Here are most of the matches (I may have missed one or two but will add if needed).


Yoshi Tatsu vs. Big Sam.

Bad Boys (C) vs. The Irish Whips for the MKW Tag Team Championship.

Syuuou Fujiwara, Kimura Taisuke, Ash Silva and Uncle Money vs. Plata Mascaras, Sunny Z, Honwan and A-Yong-Go in an Eight Man Tag Match.

Coldray and Alexis Lee vs. Zombie Dragon and Hibiscos Mii in a Special Mixed Tag Team Match.

Andruew Tang vs. Wangtao for the MKW Belt And Road Championship.

M.A. (C) vs. Franco Varga for the MKW World Championship.


Just added...

A five way "Number One Contender's Match" for a future MKW Title shot.

Chen Wenbin vs. Feng Jianlang vs. Michael Su vs. Chen Pengwei vs. Bitman. 

For more regarding the January show and tickets, please check the Middle Kingdom Wrestling page on Facebook.