Filipino Pro Wrestling

Filipino Pro Wrestling
AcronymFPW
Founded2022
StyleProfessional wrestling
HeadquartersMetro Manila, Philippines
OwnerRed Ollero
WebsiteFilipino Pro Wrestling

Filipino Pro Wrestling (FPW) is a Filipino professional wrestling promotion based in Metro Manila, Philippines. FPW has two singles championships: the FPW Championship and the FPW Metro Manila Championship.

History

Filipino Pro Wrestling (FPW) was established in 2022 following the easing of the COVID-19 lockdowns in the Philippines.[1][2] The promotion is led by President Red Ollero, who also portrays an on-screen authority figure. He is also a comedian and former professional wrestler.[3][4] He previously served as the president of the now-defunct Philippine Wrestling Revolution (PWR).[5][6] The promotion held its inaugural event, "FPW: Unfinished Business", on October 16, 2022, at the Power Mac Center Spotlight in Makati City, Metro Manila.[2] While the promotion primarily features a roster of local Filipino talent, its events have included appearances by internationally recognized wrestlers, such as Kushida and Filipino-American wrestler Jeff Cobb.[7][8] The promotion has continued to expand its international reach; the 2025 edition of the annual Unfinished Business event featured a collaborative showcase with wrestlers from the Singapore-based promotion GrappleMax Pro Wrestling.[9]

FPW focuses on creating digital content. Events are filmed in an episodic format, intended for digital distribution rather than relying solely on the live event experience. To facilitate this, FPW partnered with the production company Transcend Studios to produce series that integrate in-ring matches with backstage segments and promos. The first taping for the promotion's digital series, titled Astig!, took place on February 19, 2023, at the Power Mac Center Spotlight in Makati City.[10] On March 8, 2026, at Astig!: Kushida vs Quatro, FPW announced a new show concept set in Quezon City, Metro Manila called "Pagsubok sa QC". The first event occurred on April 12.[11]

FPW Secret Base

On February 4, 2023, the promotion established a dedicated training facility known as the FPW Secret Base. The venue is situated in a repurposed ballroom within the Kowloon House restaurant on Matalino St., Quezon City, Metro Manila, and is owned by FPW Executive Producer Tim Ng.[10][12] The establishment of the facility marked a technical shift for the local professional wrestling industry through the introduction of a specialized wrestling ring. Unlike the mats or boxing rings used in previous local training – which lack the specific structural requirements for the sport – the FPW ring is constructed with wood, shock absorbers, and foam specifically designed to protect wrestlers when taking bumps.[10] The Secret Base also serves as the venue for the promotion's "Secret Show" events and "Pagsubok sa QC" (Tagalog for "Trial in QC") events.[13][14][15]

Championships and accomplishments

Current champions

Championship Current champion(s)Reign Date won Days
held		 Location Notes Ref
FPW Championship Quatro2 July 19, 202638Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines Defeated previous champion Kushida and Matira Matibay winner Cali Nueva in a triple threat match at Astig! sa Makati. [16]
FPW Metro Manila Championship Jan Evander1 April 12, 2026136Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines Defeated Ralph Imabayashi at Pagsubok sa QC. [17]

FPW Championship

FPW Championship
The FPW Championship belt, minus the outer side plates
Details
PromotionFilipino Pro Wrestling
Date establishedApril 23, 2023
Current championQuatro
Date wonJuly 19, 2026
Statistics
First championMike Madrigal
Most reignsQuatro
(2 reigns)
Longest reignMike Madrigal
(546 days)
Shortest reignKushida
(133 days)
Oldest championKushida
(42 years, 300 days)
Youngest championMike Madrigal
(31–32 years)
Heaviest championJeff Cobb
(119 kg (262 lb))
Lightest championQuatro
(73 kg (161 lb))

The FPW Championship is a professional wrestling world championship created and promoted by Filipino Pro Wrestling (FPW). Announced on April 23, 2023, it is the promotion's primary and most prestigious championship.[18] As of August 26, 2026, there have been five reigns among four champions with one vacancy. The inaugural champion was Mike Madrigal, who held the title the longest at 546 days. Meanwhile, Kushida held the title the shortest at 133 days. Quatro has the most reigns at two. Kushida is the oldest champion at 42 years and 300 days, while Madrigal is the youngest at 31–32.[19]

Quatro is the current champion in his record-setting second reign. He won the title by defeating previous champion Kushida and Matira Matibay winner Cali Nueva in a triple threat match at Astig! sa Makati on July 19, 2026, in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines.[16]

Key
No. Overall reign number
Reign Reign number for the specific champion
Days Number of days held
No. Champion Championship change Reign statistics Notes Ref.
Date Event Location Reign Days
1 Mike Madrigal April 23, 2023 Astig! Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines 1 546 Defeated Ralph Imabayashi and Cali Nueva in a three-way match in the tournament final to become the inaugural champion. [20]
[7]
[21]
2 Jeff Cobb October 20, 2024 Astig! Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines 1 231 [22]
— Vacated June 8, 2025 Secret Show 3 Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines — — At WWE Backlash on May 10, 2025, Jeff Cobb made his WWE debut. FPW President Red Ollero announced that Cobb relinquished the title as he had signed with WWE. [23]
[24]
3 Quatro July 13, 2025 Astig! Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines 1 238 FPW President Red Ollero crowned Quatro as the new champion. [25]
[26]
4 Kushida March 8, 2026 Astig!: Kushida vs Quatro Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines 1 133 This was a Winner Takes All match for the FPW Championship and the MLW World Middleweight Championship. [27]
[28]
5 Quatro July 19, 2026 Astig! sa Makati Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines 2 38+ This triple threat match also featured Matira Matibay winner Cali Nueva. [16]
[29]

Combined reigns

† Indicates the current champion
Rank WrestlerNo. of reignsCombined days
1 Mike Madrigal1546
2 Quatro †2276+
3 Jeff Cobb1231
4 Kushida1133

FPW Metro Manila Championship

FPW Metro Manila Championship
The FPW Metro Manila Championship belt
Details
PromotionFilipino Pro Wrestling
Date establishedJune 22, 2025
Current championJan Evander
Date wonApril 12, 2026
Statistics
First championRalph Imabayashi

The FPW Metro Manila Championship is a professional wrestling championship created and promoted by Filipino Pro Wrestling (FPW). The title was introduced on June 22, 2025, with a tournament held to crown the inaugural champion that began on July 13.[30] As of August 26, 2026, there have been two reigns among two champions. Ralph Imabayashi is the inaugural champion.[31]

Jan Evander is the current champion in his first reign. He won the title by defeating Ralph Imabayashi at Pagsubok sa QC on April 12, 2026, in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.[17]

Key
No. Overall reign number
Reign Reign number for the specific champion
Days Number of days held
No. Champion Championship change Reign statistics Notes Ref.
Date Event Location Reign Days
1 Ralph Imabayashi September 14, 2025 Astig Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines 1 210 Defeated Duke Ortega, Jason Rex, and Mharckie in the four-way tournament final to become the inaugural champion. [34]
2 Jan Evander April 12, 2026 Pagsubok sa QC Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines 1 136 [17]

Matira Matibay match

The Matira Matibay match is a 20-wrestler Gauntlet Eliminator. Two wrestlers begin the match with a new wrestler entering the match every 90 seconds until all 20 wrestlers have entered the match. Eliminations occur only by pinfall or submission. The last wrestler remaining wins the match and earns a future FPW Championship match. The inaugural match was held at Matira Matibay on May 17, 2026 and was won by Cali Nueva,[35][36][37] who failed to win the FPW Championship in a triple threat match against previous champion Kushida and Quatro at Astig! sa Makati on July 19; Quatro reclaimed the FPW Championship.[38][39]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Filipino Pro Wrestling (FPW)". Cagematch. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  2. 1 2 "New Local Pro-Wrestling Promotion, Filipino Pro Wrestling, Debuts With a Fun Showcase". When In Manila. October 17, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  3. ↑ Batallones, Jeck (September 16, 2024). "Comedian Red Ollero shows 'darker side' in return to pro wrestling". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
  4. ↑ Pareño, Elijah (January 13, 2026). "Red Ollero on Netflix Backlash, Comedy Ego, and Knowing Your Audience". Inquirer. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
  5. ↑ Fuertes Jr., Rommel (October 12, 2022). "Philippine Wrestling Revolution folds up". Inquirer. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  6. ↑ Olivares, Rick (November 21, 2022). "Filipino Pro-Wrestling delivers powerbomb of a show". Philstar. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  7. 1 2 Gonzales, Troy (September 16, 2024). "Jeff Cobb Set For Philippine Wrestling Return In October For FPW". Yahoo! Entertainment. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  8. ↑ Cerezo, Anne (December 2, 2025). "KUSHIDA to headline FPW's year-end showcase". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  9. ↑ Filipino Pro Wrestling [@filprowrestling]; (September 2, 2025). "UBUSAN NG LAHI NA!" [IT'S TIME FOR THE EXTERMINATION OF THE FAMILY LINE!] (in Tagalog). Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Instagram.
  10. 1 2 3 Garcia, Joseph L. (February 17, 2023). "Pinoy pro-wrestling goes digital-first". BusinessWorld. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  11. ↑ Filipino Pro Wrestling [@filprowrestling]; (March 19, 2026). "SAVE THE DATE FOR FPW'S NEWEST SHOW CONCEPT!". Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Instagram.
  12. ↑ Pareño, Elijah (March 17, 2026). "This Kowloon House Restaurant Hosts Some of the Best Wrestling in the Country". Rolling Stone Philippines. Retrieved May 12, 2026.
  13. ↑ "FPW Secret Show". Cagematch. Retrieved May 12, 2026.
  14. ↑ "FPW Secret Show". Cagematch. Retrieved May 12, 2026.
  15. ↑ "FPW Pagsubok sa QC". Cagematch. Retrieved June 21, 2026.
  16. 1 2 3 "FPW Astig". Cagematch. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
  17. 1 2 3 "FPW Pagsubok sa QC". Cagematch. Retrieved May 12, 2026.
  18. ↑ Filipino Pro Wrestling [@filprowrestling]; (April 23, 2023). "For the first time ever, presenting FPW's top prize!". Retrieved July 19, 2026 – via Instagram.
  19. ↑ "FPW Championship". Cagematch. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  20. ↑ Filipino Pro Wrestling [@filprowrestling]; (April 11, 2023). "The time to crown the first FPW champion has finally come!". Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Instagram.
  21. ↑ Filipino Pro Wrestling [@filprowrestling]; (November 26, 2023). "And your NEW FPW Champion, Mike Madrigal!". Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Instagram.
  22. ↑ Gonzales, Troy (October 21, 2024). "Jeff Cobb Wins Filipino Pro Wrestling Championship". Yahoo! Entertainment. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  23. ↑ DeFelice, Robert (May 10, 2025). "Jeff Cobb Debuts At WWE Backlash, Helps Jacob Fatu Retain WWE United States Championship". Fightful. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  24. ↑ Filipino Pro Wrestling [@filprowrestling]; (June 8, 2025). "IT'S OFFICIAL: THE FPW CHAMPIONSHIP HAS BEEN VACATED!". Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Instagram.
  25. ↑ Filipino Pro Wrestling [@filprowrestling]; (July 13, 2025). "Quatro U Deserve it No u dont". Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Instagram.
  26. ↑ Filipino Pro Wrestling [@filprowrestling]; (July 25, 2025). "To some, he's a good guy. To most, he's the bad guy. But no matter what he is to you—Quatro is the new FPW Champion!". Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Instagram.
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  28. ↑ Khalaf, Noah (April 8, 2026). "KUSHIDA Joins NJPW's Death Vegas Invitacional". PWPonderings. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
  29. ↑ Filipino Pro Wrestling [@filprowrestling]; (July 20, 2026). "BOW DOWN TO YOUR NEW FPW CHAMPION, QUATRO!". Retrieved July 22, 2026 – via Instagram.
  30. ↑ Filipino Pro Wrestling (June 22, 2025). "The sun will never set on the hotbed of Filipino Wrestling". Instagram. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  31. ↑ "FPW Metro Manila Championship". Cagematch. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  32. 1 2 3 4 "FPW Astig". Cagematch. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  33. ↑ "FPW Astig". Cagematch. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  34. ↑ "FPW Astig". Cagematch. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  35. ↑ Filipino Pro Wrestling [@filprowrestling]; (May 6, 2026). "BENTE ANG LALABAN, ISA LANG ANG MATITIRA!" [20 WILL BATTLE, ONLY ONE SHALL REMAIN!] (in Tagalog). Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Instagram.
  36. ↑ Filipino Pro Wrestling [@filprowrestling]; (May 17, 2026). "BENTE ANG LUMABAN, IISA LANG ANG NATIRA!" [20 BATTLED, ONLY ONE REMAINED!] (in Tagalog). Retrieved May 17, 2026 – via Instagram.
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  38. ↑ "NJPW Star and current FPW champion returns this July". The Manila Times. July 3, 2026. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  39. ↑ Filipino Pro Wrestling [@filprowrestling]; (July 15, 2026). "In a blockbuster announcement earlier today, FPW President Red Ollero has made his decision for the FPW Astig main event this July 19". Retrieved July 16, 2026 – via Instagram.
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