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Red Ollero at FPW's "Unfinished Business," September 15, 2024. Jeck Batallones, ABS-CBN News

Red Ollero at FPW's "Unfinished Business," September 15, 2024.

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Unfinished Business

Jeck Batallones

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1726415412483091524_Red Ollero.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Red Ollero at FPW&#x27;s " Unfinished="" September="" Jeck="" ABS-CBN=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Red Ollero at FPW&#x27;s &quot;Unfinished Business,&quot; September 15, 2024. <em>Jeck Batallones, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA -- Comedian and former pro wrestler Red Ollero made his highly-anticipated return to the ring on Sunday in the &quot;Unfinished Business&quot; event of Filipino Pro Wrestling.</p><p>While Ollero is now better known for his stand-up comedy and Netflix appearances, wrestling was his first passion, and he stepped back into the squared circle to take care of some unfinished business.</p><p>&quot;Di ko na nga matandaan kung kelan ako nag start maging fan [ng wrestling],&quot; said Ollero. &quot;Parang naging part na siya ng buhay ko the whole time. &#x27;Di ko alam kailan ako nanood. Parang importante lang sa akin ang wrestling, as far as I can remember.&quot;</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/3/14/red-ollero-s-comedy-special-now-streaming-on-netflix-1517">READ: Red Ollero&#x27;s comedy special now streaming on Netflix</a></div><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/2/22/sports-plus-entertainment-pasilip-sa-filipino-pro-wrestling-1814">WATCH: Sports plus entertainment: Pasilip sa Filipino Pro Wrestling</a></div><p>Ollero&#x27;s return is marked by what may be the most significant match of his career, as he is now targeting reigning FPW champion Mike Madrigal. Their rivalry has become one of FPW&#x27;s most heated feuds.</p><p>According to Ollero, his current character is inspired by authority figures in the WWE.</p><p>&quot;Pinakasikat niyan, siyempre, si [Vince] McMahon,&quot; he said. &quot;Pinasikat din nila Triple H … but with a mix [of] typical Pinoy. Sumikat, lumaki ang ulo.&quot;</p><p>Ollero and Madrigal clashed in a 5-on-5 elimination match. The former had Gym Bro, Quattro, and the YOLO Twins in his corner, while Madrigal&#x27;s faction included James &quot;Idol&quot; Martinez, high-flyers Cali Nueva and Evan Carleaux, and fan-favorite Jeffrey.</p><p>At the heart of the confrontation is Ollero’s vision for FPW, which stands in stark contrast to Madrigal’s reign as champion. While Madrigal has successfully defended his title with his relentless and defiant in-ring style, Ollero believes the champion&#x27;s methods are at odds with what FPW should represent.</p><p>The match was a barnburner, with Ollero proving he could still hang with today’s top talent. At one point, the odds were stacked against Madrigal&#x27;s team, turning into a 5-on-3 contest after Martinez was forced backstage following a brutal exchange of flesh-swelling slaps with Gym Bro and Quattro. However, Martinez returned just in time, leading his team to a thrilling comeback victory.</p><p>After the match, Ollero took to the mic, announcing that Madrigal’s next challenger would be none other than New Japan Pro Wrestling star Jeff Cobb at FPW Astig in October.</p><p>In the undercard, Robynn made a triumphant return from injury, defeating Roxy Reeves. Meanwhile, Chino Guinto continued to stake his claim for a title shot, risking his career in a hard-fought victory over the dangerous &quot;Mad Doctor&quot; Jan Evander. Guinto then found himself in a post-match altercation with potential rivals Duke Ortega and Ralph Imabayashi, both of whom secured wins in their respective matches earlier in the evening.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GQG2LYJERBE?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><div><br/></div>

<p>Comedian and former pro wrestler Red Ollero made his highly-anticipated return to the ring on Sunday in the "Unfinished Business" event of Filipino Pro Wrestling.</p>

Comedian and former pro wrestler Red Ollero made his highly-anticipated return to the ring on Sunday in the "Unfinished Business" event of Filipino Pro Wrestling.

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Comedian Red Ollero shows 'darker side' in return to pro wrestling

Jeck Batallones,

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Published September 16, 2024 04:00 AM PHT

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