Grapplemax NWE Showcase 1 Results

Hello everyone!

 

Here are the results from Grapplemax's first ever NWE Showcase 1 event that was held this past Friday, February 7th.  The show took place before friends and fans at the Grapplemax Studios.

 

From reading the Facebook post, it was an exciting evening.  There were moments, including a near upset by Melvin against Shawn Phang, one half of the Grapplemax Tag Team, Aussie Aussie Aussie.  Congratulations to all the competitors on what was a historic evening.  The future is even more bright, now only for Grapplemax, but the entire SEA region!

 

Here are the results.

 

SPD d. Justin.

Shawn Phang d. Melvin.

Nathaniel d. Devan.

PSE_Thailand

Hello everyone!

 

I've been asked by several viewers why the blogger has done no posts on PSE Thailand's events.

 

This blogger will say that the promotion based in Pattaya is doing well with their nightly shows.  Definitely, the fan base is there and supporting the promotion.

 

Let's just say that I've asked for a response regarding their anniversary show on February 1st and haven't received one reply!  The blogger realizes that they are busy.  However, a reply would be nice...

 

Finally, this morning, I checked a wrestling database, and saw some results since the year began.  The latest results was not the anniversary show, but it is from February 5th.

 

This blogger understands that PSE_Thailand is a wrestling company but is a little different.  The shows are towards a collaboration with the night life in Pattaya.  This is, in no way, a criticism.  So, it is what it is.  Anything that helps pro wrestling in Southeast Asia is a positive.  Wrestlers from outside Thailand have appeared at their shows so that is a plus. 

 

My suggestion to those that follow PSE, which I check periodically, is check their Facebook page.  As mentioned, they have shows daily.  I will continue to post about them from time to time.  Thank you.

Causeway Jam Update #2

Hello everyone!

 

The Causeway Jam show scheduled for Saturday, February 22nd has added another match.

 

A new MYPW tag team of "Love Warrior" Syawal and Fienic Rose will be making their Singapore debut at this show.  They will take on Larhvin, returning from Japan, and Simon Siah from Grapplemax in what anticipates to be a high - flying type match.

 

While mentioning that the Malaysia Pro Wrestling team is new, there is some mentioning of the Grapplemax team.  Larhvin and Simon Siah are rivals when wrestling at the Grapplemax Studios.  Since the two are teaming up, would they be able put the rivalry aside for this encounter?

 

As of this post, roughly 50% of the Early Bird tickets are sold out.  For more information, including tickets, please visit either the Malaysia Pro Wrestling and/or Grapplemax Pro Wrestling Facebook pages.  Thank you. 

Interview #17 - Jason Rex

 

Jason Rex & LegenDarius at Filipino Pro Wrestling's last show in 2024.  Courtesy of LegenDarius, John Lesther Ducor and FPW.

 

Hello everyone!

 

It's been awhile since the last interview on the blog.  In late 2024, Pro Wrestling Today interviewed LegenDarius, the great mentor with the Philippines promotion, Filipino Pro Wrestling.  Today, we are going to talk with a member of the stable, Jason Rex.

 

Jason Rex is undefeated since making his debut in FPW last summer.  As the FPW and Pinoy wrestling fans know, he defeated AB3.  He has won twice since then (once in a tag team match with LegenDarius).

 

Jason Rex has wrestled previously in Pinoy wrestling history.  He was known as Brad Cruz, part of the Manila Bae tag team.  LegenDarius mentioned this to this blogger during the interview with the great mentor!  Also, he wrestled in singles competition.  

 

Likely because of the Covid pandemic (and it's none of this blogger's business), he was out of wrestling for awhile.  This has happened to a lot of wrestlers throughout the world and, especially, Southeast Asia.  The pandemic affected the lives of wrestlers and definitely wrestling promotions.  This blogger is, more than happy, to see any wrestler and/or promotion recover from what affected the lives of everyone on this planet!

 

Recently, I provided Jason some questions.  Here is how the interview came out.  Hope all of you enjoy it!

 

Wayne:  Jason, thanks so much for doing the interview.  When did you begin in pro wrestling?

 

Jason:  My debut as Brad Cruz was in 2017.

 

Wayne:  When at wrestling school (academy or training camp), who was your original trainer or treainers?

 

Jason:  I was trained by PWR coaches but now I'm trained by FPW coaches. 

 

Wayne:  What is your favorite promotion today?

 

Jason:  My favorite promotion is WWE and FPW, but I watch other promotions.   

 

Wayne:  Your thoughts on SIGMA and being a part of the faction with AB3 and LegenDarius?

 

Jason:  LegenDarius and AB3........I consider them as my lucky charm in my wrestling career.

 

Wayne:  Your thoughts on pro wrestling today and it's future? 

 

Jason: My thoughts on pro wrestling in the Philippines is that it will be more bright!

 

Jason, thank you for sharing some insight on your career and now.  With the guidance of LegenDarius and a great teammate in AB3, SIGMA is definitely going to put Pinoy wrestling on notice in 2025 and perhaps beyond!  Also, Jason mentioned to me, and to mention, that the character, Brad Cruz is dead!