The date was May 27, 1996. This wrestling fan and hundreds of thousands watching had no idea what was to happen on World Championship Wrestling's, Monday Night Nitro show.
The New World Order, a stable (group) was formed by wrestlers, Kevin Nash and Scott Hall. They were two wrestlers who had their finals matches with WWE over a week before. The group was active for roughly four years. Wrestlers such as Hollywood Hulk Hogan, "Macho Man Randy Savage and a few others were with the group off and on during the era.
There is a new phenomenon that is going on in Southeast Asia Pro Wrestling right now.
RGT or Real Global Threat is definitely making noise in the world of Southeast Asia Pro Wrestling. As of this post, it's members are Shivam (SETUP Thailand Pro Wrestling), Andruew Tang (Singapore Pro Wrestling), Emman Azman (Malaysia Pro Wrestling) and Jake De Leon (PUSO Wrestling - Philippines).
All four wrestlers have tons of experience in the ring and are the top wrestlers of their respective countries. All four have won championships.
For those who aren't aware or don't know what I'm talking about, the formation of the stable likely began last November in Singapore.
There would be the interference of a title match between, then, SETUP Thailand Champion, Jonathan Johnson and Andruew Tang. Shivam, who wanted to wrestle that night, and SETUP management not giving him a match, interferred. It led to Andruew Tang winning the title.
Fast forward to March. There would be a return match and Tang would retain the title. Following the match, there would be an announcement that Shivam and Andruew Tang would join forces with a formation of the Real Global Threat. The two would double team Johnson following the match until Jake DeLeon from PUSO Wrestling - Philippines would come to the rescue.
In May, there would be an eventual six man tag match between Team SETUP (Jonathan Johnson, Jake De Leon and a third partner) vs. Team RGT (Shivam, Andruew Tang and a third partner).
Zach Sabre Jr., a well known international wrestler who wrestles for New Japan Pro Wrestling officially becomes the third man for Team SETUP.
The third man for Team RGT is an interesting one.
The night before the SETUP Thailand show, there was a Singapore Pro Wrestling show. Shivam and Andruew Tang teamed in a tag match against Emman Azman from Malaysia and Hong Kong's Ho Ho Lun. Following the match, Azman turned on his tag partner. Both Shivam and Tang came back to the ring. Eventually, Azman accepted the RGT shirt and the three left the ring together.
Fast forward to the next evening in Thailand. Towards the end of the six man tag match, Shivam appeared to be in trouble with Jonathan Johnson ready to finish him. All of the sudden, Johnson turned to his left and Jake De Leon hit him with a superkick that put him down. Eventually, both Tang and Shivam finish Jonathan off with their signature moves.
Following the match, Jake De Leon, not only accepts the famous RGT shirt, but is now the SETUP 24/7 Champion. He has held the belt before.
It is interesting what will happen with RGT going forward. Certainly, there are a few wrestling promotions in Southeast Asia. This fan knows that Vietnam hasn't been visited by the group at this time. Could you see someone like Ares (for instance) joining the group?
One thing for certain. Southeast Asia Pro Wrestling is having a great year in 2025. With the addition of Real Global Threat, things have just got started!
Their motto.......We don’t take part, we take over!
