Ring of Rebirth Experience 6 Review: A Tribute, A Brawl, and a Bittersweet Night for ROR

Ring of Rebirth Experience 6 opened on a somber note, as Eurasian Dragon led the crowd in a ten-bell salute to the late, great Mr Geylang, Joshua Au—a figure beloved both in and out of the ring. Wrestlers and fans alike stood in silence, heads bowed in respect. It was a moment of unity, emotion, and reflection—an appropriate opening for a show that would balance heartfelt tribute with the familiar chaos and comedy of what I’ll now officially call “ROR style.”

The ROR vibe was strong throughout the night: that signature mix of family-friendly comedy, local flavor, and scrappy independent charm. After a long weekend of Singapore wrestling. ROR was a great finish that provided that Sunday feel.

Opening Match: JT vs Brother Bhai (ROR Title Tournament Round One)

The night kicked off with the next chapter in the ROR Title Tournament, and tensions were high from the start. Eurasian Dragon, ever the meddling mentor, re-inserted the cocky JT into the tournament—but with a catch. If JT loses, he becomes Dragon’s personal slave.

His opponent? None other than Brother Bhai—who arrived wielding a cricket bat and a chip on his shoulder. Their broken friendship quickly boiled over, and things got heated even before the bell rang.

The early action was stiff, with Bhai targeting JT’s gut with sharp kicks. JT regained control with a tight armlock, then lit up Bhai with a flurry of flying kicks. The two brawled into the corner until Bhai hurled JT to the outside and nearly scored a pin with a surprise roll-in.

A chinlock slowed the pace, but JT escaped and, in a classic heel move, turned Bhai’s cricket bat against him. The two took their fight to the outside, exchanging chops and trash talk. Back in the ring, JT unleashed flying elbows and a well-executed dive, but Bhai wouldn’t stay down.

Eventually, Bhai’s attempt at a comeback was cut short by a slick counter—JT nailing a cutter for the three-count. A solid opener that blended character drama with wild action. JT’s arrogant charisma stood out—he’s got real potential. I would like to see him in more traditional wrestling gear, he has the body for it and I think it would make him stand out.

Match 2: Ahmad "5-Star" Arif vs Kuchachai (ROR Title Tournament Round One)

Up next was a more technically driven bout between Ahmad Arif and returning Singapore wrestling veteran Kuchachai. K, as the crowd affectionately called him, looked sharp early with wristlock counters and a sudden facebuster that shifted momentum.

Arif, always entertaining, peppered his offense with flair—literally calling out “1-star, 2-star…” as he landed shots, building up to his signature five-star finish. K responded with a flashy jumping sunset flip that almost stole the match, but Arif regained control with a scissor kick and nailed a flying elbow to pick up the win.

This was a clean, mid-card contest that gave both men a chance to shine. Arif in particular has a bright future. He’s charismatic, crisp in the ring, and could easily find his way onto other Singapore promotions like SPW or GrappleMax if he keeps improving.

Main Event: Eurasian Dragon, Erfie & Varun Khanna vs Raj, Alfred & Geylang Green (The Geylang Syndicate)

After a long intermission, it was time for the main event—a six-man tag featuring some of ROR’s core faces. But before the action, The Geylang Syndicate paid their own unconventional tribute to Mr Geylang with a comedic skit that somehow still managed to be touching. Credit where it’s due—they balanced absurdity with sincerity in a way only ROR regulars can.

Eurasian Dragon, mic in hand, reminded the Syndicate that their “Uncle” could still go, earning chants of “Let’s go Uncle!”—which quickly pivoted to chants for Alfred, in a funny, unexpected turn.

Sodiq, the special referee, added another layer of unpredictability. The match opened with stiff grappling between Dragon and Raj before Erfie and Raj picked up the pace. Erfie’s trash talk lit a fire in Raj, leading to a furious exchange and a flurry of tags.

Highlights included Green dropping Dragon and showing off with push-ups (which immediately backfired), Khanna steamrolling Alfred with brutal chops, and Erfie delivering running elbows into a rolling clothesline from Dragon. Raj broke up a pin attempt, leading to a sequence where Dragon was hurled into Erfie, and Khanna was left prone on the ropes.

Momentum shifted rapidly. Green tagged in briefly before Raj took control again. Just as chaos engulfed the outside of the ring, Erfie took advantage of the confusion to lock in a surprise crossface on Alfred—forcing the tapout.

Post-match, emotions boiled over. Raj and Green berated Alfred for the loss, eventually walking out and leaving him crying alone in the ring—a sad but poignant moment that underlined the night’s emotional undercurrent.

Final Thoughts

Experience 6 was a more grounded entry in the ROR saga—less comedy than usual, but understandably so. The emotional weight of Mr Geylang’s passing was felt throughout, giving the show a unique tone. That said, the ROR regulars still delivered hard, spirited performances. The main event was a classic “anywhere match” that could slot onto any wrestling card in the world and hold the crowd’s attention.

Whether you're coming for the laughs, the heart, or the local stories told through grappling and grit, Ring of Rebirth keeps finding ways to make its mark.

RIP Mr Geylang—you’ll always be part of the ring.