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Jeck Batallones

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1726471374542091624_Mike Madrigal.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Filipino Pro Wrestling champion Mike Madrigal. ABS-CBN News"/>Filipino Pro Wrestling champion Mike Madrigal. ABS-CBN News</div>MANILA — A groundbreaking bout is set to take place at Filipino Pro Wrestling (FPW).After the main event of the local wrestling promotion&#x27;s &quot;Unfinished Business&quot; event on Sunday night, FPW president Red Ollero announced that their reigning top champion Mike Madrigal is set to face New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) powerhouse Jeff Cobb.Madrigal, who is widely regarded as the most dominant champion in Filipino wrestling today, is set to face an immense challenge in Cobb, the current NJPW Television Champion in next month&#x27;s FPW &quot;Astig.&quot;The FPW champion has also proven himself in international circles, frequently traveling overseas to test his mettle against top-tier opponents. Now, his skills will be put to the ultimate test as he faces Cobb, known for his sheer strength and relentless wrestling style.&quot;Kaya kami pumupunta sa ibang bansa para mas makita pa kami ng mga agents ng WWE, AEW kasi di kami pwede mag stick lang dito kelangan mag exposure kami sa ibang bansa para more eyes on us,&quot; Madrigal said, pointing out on the world&#x27;s Top 2 wrestling promotions. Meanwhile, rising FPW star &quot;Blessed&quot; Chino Guinto, has also been making waves internationally. Recently, he put his career on the line against the relentless Mad Doctor Jan Evander in what many are calling a match-of-the-year contender. Guinto, who has been honing his craft across neighboring ASEAN countries, has set his sights on Madrigal&#x27;s championship, solidifying his status as a top contender. Guinto&#x27;s ambition mirrors that of other Filipino wrestling pioneers, like TJ Perkins, who once competed on the grand stage of WWE including its now-defunct 205 Live brand. &quot;We can only expect more. Actually marami pang nasa pipeline. I cannot confirm lang ngayon sino pa mga lalabas. We&#x27;re at par with the global independent scene kasi we have experience with international wrestlers coming in here nakakasabay mga wrestlers natin,&quot; Guinto said.For Ollero, however, the focus remains on one thing — making Filipino pro wrestling bigger and more significant within the country. With major international matchups like Madrigal vs. Cobb on the horizon and local talent like Guinto making their mark overseas, Ollero&#x27;s vision of elevating FPW to new heights is rapidly becoming a reality. The stage is set for an unforgettable showdown at FPW &quot;Astig,&quot; where local stars will rise, and where the international spotlight shines on Filipino pro wrestling like never before.&quot;It&#x27;s still a very bootstrap start-up business. Ang goal ko is not to really jump the gun but more on building a stable foundation of our scene,&quot; Ollero said.<div> </div><div> </div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"> </div>

A groundbreaking bout is set to take place at Filipino Pro Wrestling (FPW).

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Wrestling: FPW champion Mike Madrigal set to face NJPW TV champion Jeff Cobb

Jeck Batallones,

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Published Sep 16, 2024 03:23 PM PHT

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