Make WWE Great Again

06/13/2024 11:38:35 AM

Photo from WWE. Obtained via The Illuminerdi.

First of all, pardon for sounding like a US rightist politician there. Well, it's a struggle to name this opinionated piece, with the other being “In Hunter We Trust,” as some religious wrestling fans would probably say, no matter how realistically agnostic they may seem.

ReView: Mr. McMahon (TV series)

11/30/2024 11:52:57 AM

Mr. McMahon TV series poster by Netflix. Obtained via IMDB

Mr. McMahon is a documentary television miniseries depicting the life and times of Vince McMahon, one of the most polarizing personalities – not just in the wrestling industry, but in pop culture in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. 

Newsletter: PUSO Wrestling Presents Pusong Pinoy: The Biggest Wrestling Event of 2024

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PUSO Wrestling is set to make history with Pusong Pinoy, the most anticipated wrestling event of the year, on November 30, 2024 at Brawl Pit Bulusan. Pinoy wrestling fans are gearing up for the thrilling conclusion of the Pusong Pinoy Wrestling Championship Tournament, where two powerhouse contenders will collide. Will it be the cunning strategist Aaron Liwanag of Bahay ng Liwanag or the resilient veteran Main Maxx who finally captures the elusive championship? The answer awaits in a showdown that will crown the very first PUSO Wrestling Champion. 

Newsletter: Dexcon Presents: Jam of the Joshis and Dr. Gore’s Graveyard Shift Manila

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Dexcon has a packed weekend this October with Dexcon: Jam of the Joshis (JOTJ) and Dr. Gore’s Graveyard Shift Manila on October 12 to 13 at Brawl Pit Bulusan, Quezon City. 

Newsletter: PUSO Wrestling's 2nd Show Features Main Event Showdown Between Joya and Chelsea Marie!

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Get ready to experience a night of electrifying Pinoy wrestling action like never before as PUSO Wrestling returns with its highly anticipated second show, Heart2Heart! Following the massive success of Unang Tibok, this show promises twice the action, twice the drama, and twice the excitement!

Newsletter: Pinoy Wrestlers Continue After Manila Wrestling Federation's Closure with PUSO Wrestling

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Witness the dawn of a new era in Filipino pro wrestling as PUSO Wrestling proudly presents its inaugural show, "Unang Tibok" (First Heartbeat). Rising from the ashes of the now-defunct Manila Wrestling Federation, PUSO Wrestling brings together an elite roster of talent ready to electrify fans with their passion, skill, and heart.

Newsletter: World Underground Wrestling Philippines Presents: Tagay Na!

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World Underground Wrestling (WUW) Philippines returns with WUW: Tagay Na! Catch the heart-pounding pro wrestling action on Sunday, July 7th, 6pm at Brawlpit Bulusan in Quezon City!

Isang Dekada ng Modernong Pinoy Wrestling

06/01/2024 02:49:38 AM

Billy Suede in a PWR event (October 2017)

Isang dekada na ang modernong henerasyon ng Filipino wrestling. 

Oo. Sampung taon na ba, o isangdaan at dalawampung (120) buwan, o lagpas limangdaan at dalawampung (520+) linggo. Wag mo nang bilangin yung araw dahil may mga leap year pa at hindi ka mathematician unless ikaw ay si Ivan the Sporty Guy.

Teka, sigurado ka ba? Hindi ba't since 80s ay may Pinoy wrestling na sa atin? Totoo yan. Kaya nga sinabi kong 'moderno' eh, kasi hindi na ito yung panahon na sila Joe Pogi, Max Buwaya, Smokey Mountain Brothers, Bakal Boys, atbp., ang mga nakikipag-buno sa squared circle. Hindi na rin ito yung panahon na sila Jimmy Fabregas, Johnny Revilla at ultimo Gary Lising ang mga celebrity na involve rin sa mga episode ng palabas na ito sa RJTV noon? Lalong hindi na rin ito yung era na tadtad ng mga sponsor banners yung venue, mapa-parking man ng SM City North EDSA, Tarlac, o sa kung saan man yan.

Oo, kumbaga sa serye, isa at ibang libro na ito, dahil noong 2013 pa nga lang kung tutuusin – nagsimula lang sa isang Facebook na grupo ng wrestling fans – ay nabuo ang mga pangarap na magkaroon ng sariling eksena ng sport na ito sa bansa muli. Lalo na noong sila'y naatasan tumulong magsagawa ng isang event nun sa Ynares Center sa Pasig kung saan tampok ang ECW legend na si Tajiri pati na rin ang then half-Filipina triple crown champion na si Shuri Kondo. 

Philippine wrestling celebrates 10 years with Dexcon: Dekada!

05/14/2024 04:35:09 PM

In 2014, the modern era of Philippine wrestling was born, and it immediately reached the public's consciousness. It spawned pools of talents, with a chunk of them aspiring to go beyond the local stages of squared circle, a couple of promotions to become their homes, and monthly events which showcased their talents to the ever-growing Filipino audience.

Fast-forward to 2024: amidst countless tales of on-record victories and off-the-stage controversies, the modern Pinoy wrestling has reached its first decade of existence, and Dexcon will have a couple of events to commemorate this milestone. This will begin with the Wrestle Bazaar at the Collective Base B2 in Greenhills, City of San Juan on 25 May 2024.

The Dexcon Wrestle Storm Experience

03/30/2024 10:34:29 PM

Sometime last year, there was a collective effort made by some of my friends form the local wrestling circle – an event called Dexcon, I won't bore you with the details as I may tell a few words about them later on.

This year, Dexcon has transformed into a collective organization of people from the likes of Channel Fourteen, Fight Sport Manila, and Kayfabe Cafe, to name a few. But more than that, Dexcon has drove away from their usual wrestling event watching parties at CardBros Hobby Shop and some meet and trade for cards. Their event has evolved into an exciting weekend of wrestling.

The Best and Worst WrestleMania Moments in the Last 10 Years (Part 2 of 2)

03/21/2024 04:14:31 PM

WrestleMania 39 (Photo credits: AP, WWE, Arab News)

I have been following professional wrestling (although not in a very religious way) since 2012. I have seen WrestleMania during Holy Tuesday of the said year; and it has been a yearly thing for me to watch the show, be it live, primetime replay, or on-demand. That said, it's fair to say I have watched WrestleMania for 12 consecutive years – and probably going on 13 by April 6-7 (or April 7-8 by the Philippine Standard Time).

The Best and Worst WrestleMania Moments in the Last 10 Years (Part 1 of 2)

03/21/2024 12:50:34 PM

WrestleMania 33 stage. Photo from AAPLed.com

I have been following professional wrestling (although not in a very religious way) since 2012. I have seen WrestleMania during Holy Tuesday of the said year; and it has been a yearly thing for me to watch the show, be it live, primetime replay, or on-demand. That said, it's fair to say I have watched WrestleMania for 12 consecutive years – and probably going on 13 by April 6-7 (or April 7-8 by the Philippine Standard Time).

2023, The Year of The Bloodline?

01/17/2024 03:00:00 PM

Okay. It's been close to three weeks as I write this series of essays, but I can only wonder: why only now? I guess it's because I now have the time needed since the past month and these past couple of weeks had been too busy for me to collate and compile all those thoughts that ran into my head for 2023.  

It is safe to say that after three years, the world is really back to its normalcy. In TV lingo, we call it “back to regular programming.” For what its worth, 2023 didn't just had a roller coaster ride – there's also a see-saw and a swing. It was a carousel-like experience. I'm just glad I still manage to get back into writing because after all, who still reads blogs today – at the era when reels and vlogs became the name of the game in content creation?

Well, never say never, as resilient people would tell; so that being said, here is just one of the pieces that contain my sentiments on whatever issue or event I have experienced during 2023.

The Scene Around: Lovejoy Cafe

12/07/2023 09:41:56 PM

Author's Note: The following is a post written by my alternate variant, known as The Alcoholic Photographer, as he, on my behalf, covered the June Lovejoy Cafe event held last October at Century City Mall in Makati City. Let's read what went around the event. 

Cosplay fans were in for a treat as AV actor, voice actor, producer, and cosplayer June Lovejoy hosted a 2-day meet and greet event on Sept 30 to Oct 1, 2023, at Century City Mall in Brgy. Bel-Air, Makati City. 

Alaala Ni Bray Wyatt

10/07/2023 03:43:31 PM

Photo credit: WWE

Oo. Alam ko, lagpas isang buwan na mula nung pumutok ang balitang ito. Pero maliban sa wala akong pakialam sa timing, ay hindi makakaila, bilang isa sa mga taong sumubaybay sa WWE isang dekada na ang lumipas, masakit 'to. 

The Rundown Slam: WWE SummerSlam 2023

08/18/2023 03:10:15 PM

Banner photo from WWE.com; obtained via Bleacher Report.

It's been close to three weeks since the Biggest Party of the Summer took place at the Motor City, and some of my friends would actually say this year's SummerSlam was even bigger than its WrestleMania counterpart.

But did it, really?

Newsletter: Manila Wrestling Federation Takes Modern Pinoy Wrestling to A Higher Level in “MWF: Road to Fate 2023”

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The Manila Wrestling Federation (MWF) continues to further establish its status as the Philippines’ premier professional wrestling entertainment brand as it delights the fans with its annual spectacle MWF: Road To Fate 2023 – featuring a roster of 100% Filipino wrestling stars. The already jam-packed event is set to take place at Power Mac Center Spotlight PMCS Blackbox in Circuit Makati on August 20, Sunday.

Malanding Fanboy Problems (v. 2023)

07/18/2023 01:36:36 PM

Akalain mo, sa halos isang dekada mula nung sinulat natin ang Malanding Fanboy Problems, mukhang may na-miss out pa ata tayo ah.

The Rundown Slam: WWE Money in the Bank 2023

07/08/2023 07:37:14 PM

Photo from WWE. Obtained thru Variety

This year saw World Wrestling Entertainment staging up more premium live events outside the Unites States. Of course, London became one of the premier destinations when WWE recently hold their de facto fifth biggest show of the year, Money In The Bank.

The Dexcon Experience

06/15/2023 08:59:43 AM

Sometimes, I wonder whether I should be writing something about this event that happened nearly a couple of months ago, or not.

But for all we know, we have missed wrestling viewing parties – and I mean the real thing when people gather up and watch the shows together even if it's just at a sports bar, or any other regular venue. Hell, nothing beats the feeling of hanging around with friends and random people who share the same interest as yours that is pro wrestling.