INTERNATIONAL FILIPINO ATHLETE JAKE DE LEON CROWNED AS NEW MWF PINOY WRESTLING CHAMPION

MANILA, September 20, 2022 – About three hundred Pinoy wrestling fans gathered at the PETA Theater Center last Sunday, September 11, to witness the crowning of “Mr. Philippine Wrestling” Jake De Leon as the new Manila Wrestling Federation (MWF) Pinoy Wrestling Champion. De Leon competed in the main event in a winning effort against two of the best performance athletes in the country – Fabio Makisig and Nigel San Jose. 

Jake De Leon is a multi-time wrestling champion and has held titles all over Southeast Asia. He has represented the country in numerous matches internationally, including Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong and most notably in mainland China, where he participated in the WWE tryouts in 2019. A Philippine wrestling pioneer with almost a decade of in-ring experience, De Leon is one of the most respected and accomplished Filipino athletes in the genre.

Fabio Makisig and Nigel San Jose are expected to continue their Pinoy wrestling championship chase along with other members of the MWF roster, including the “Queen of Philippine Wrestling” Crystal, who was supposed to be featured alongside the three contenders last Sunday, but was pulled out of the event due to medical reasons. 

MWF’s Promising Prospects

MWF Road to Fate 2022 was packed with action throughout the evening, as other wrestling matches delivered star-making and head-turning performances from its top-notch athletes. Apart from the explosive main event, highlights of the event include: 

• Bro. Jomar Liwanag winning the SETUP Thailand Undisputed 24/7 Championship from Ken Warren

• Cavite’s own Danny Zamora beating Tondo-raised Razael in a No Disqualification, Falls Count Anywhere Match 

• Dabid “Godkiller” Ravena forcing “Danger” Rex Lawin into retirement 

• Chelsea Marie and CJ Serafin defeating Migs Valdez and Kanto “Kilabot” Terror in a tag team exhibition match 

• Saint John Martin showcasing his brutal, spectacular offense against MWF trainee “Black Shirt” 

• Ken Cifer putting out former MWF Champion Robin Sane’s fiery assault 

The event was also kicked-off with preliminary matches that saw newcomer Aaron Liwanag going up against El Katipunero with his valet Super P, and wrestling veteran Main Maxx in action against another MWF aspirant, “White Shirt.” 

Continuing its forward momentum towards the end of 2022 and beyond, MWF has announced the next chapter of its ManilaVerse saga on October 16 at Brawl Pit Bulusan, Quezon City, where they will film the next four episodes of its weekly program – MWF Aksyonovela TV. The company is also set to roll out details about its next major show, “MWF: Noche Buena” soon. To subscribe to their weekly programming and to stay updated for news and announcements, visit MWF’s official webpage at www.manilawrestling.com 

New Pinoy Wrestling Champion To Be Crowned in Annual Live Extravaganza at PETA Theater Center

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (August 19, 2022) – The Manila Wrestling Federation (MWF), the country’s prime professional wrestling brand, will crown its new MWF Pinoy Wrestling Champion on September 11, Sunday, 5 PM at the PETA Theater Center in Quezon City. Its annual live extravaganza titled MWF Road To Fate 2022 is set to be headlined by an elimination-style match to determine the Philippines’ top athlete-entertainer, who will represent the country in the burgeoning Southeast Asian pro wrestling scene. 

Pinoy-Flavored World-Class Talent

The four contenders for the prestigious MWF title are the best of the best in the Pinoy wrestling scene today. 

• Crystal – The undisputed “Queen of Philippine Wrestling”, Crystal put women’s wrestling in the country under the international spotlight by competing against some of the world’s toughest female wrestlers, which include Japanese Joshi legend Emi Sakura, and in the 2019 WWE tryouts in China. In addition to her in-ring achievements, international media was also drawn to Crystal’s indelible allure when she was featured in an episode of Netflix’s “Midnight Asia”.  

• Nigel “Suplex” San Jose – MWF’s ultimate everyman underdog, Nigel San Jose has always risen above all odds armed with his unwavering determination and passion. Debuting in 2018 as an MWF trainee, San Jose had immediately impressed the whole Pinoy wrestling scene with his high-impact moves, holds and throws that allowed him to rise up the ranks early in his wrestling career. While this is his first high-profile match and his first exposure to media attention, Nigel San Jose guarantees to leave fans breathless with his undeniable fighting skills. 

• Jake De Leon – Dubbed as “Mr. Philippine Wrestling”, De Leon is already a multi-time Philippine wrestling champion and has represented the country in numerous matches internationally, including Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong and most notably in mainland China – where he participated in the WWE tryouts in 2019. A Philippine wrestling pioneer with almost a decade of in-ring experience, Jake De Leon is one of the most respected and accomplished Filipino athletes in the genre. 

• Fabio Makisig – Fashioning himself as a modern Pinoy folk anti-hero, Fabio Makisig has captured the attention of MWF fans with his no-nonsense, street-smart bravado and spectacular athleticism. Having survived living in a tough Batasan neighborhood all his life, the “Walang Kasing Lupit, Walang Kasing Astig” Fabio has etched his name in Pinoy wrestling history by facing – and defeating – multi-time WWE titleholder TAJIRI. He was also featured in an episode of the ABSCBN News Channel documentary series “Mukha” in 2018. 

A Uniquely Filipino Championship Belt

Designed by artist Manuel Mesina III, the MWF Pinoy Wrestling Championship’s design celebrates the Filipino spirit just like the Philippines’ King of the Road – the Jeepney. Colorful, vigorous, attention-grabbing and always action-packed, the MWF Championship perfectly encapsulates Pinoy wrestling’s heart and soul. 

It was first held by Robin Sane, another international-level Pinoy wrestler, in 2018, and Ho Ho Lun from Hong Kong, one of Southeast Asian wrestling’s most significant and pioneering figures, in 2019, before being vacated early in 2022 due to the pandemic. 

MWF Road to Fate 2022 marks the uniquely Filipino championship belt’s homecoming. 

Tickets are now available online via Ticket2Me. For more details, visit www.manilawrestling.com.