Ring of Rebirth: Comedy Wrestling — A Night of Absurdity, Action, and Unexpected Turns in Singapore

Ring of Rebirth returned to Singapore last night with a one-of-a-kind Comedy Wrestling Special that blurred the lines between birthday bash, variety show, and hard-hitting pro wrestling. With a packed house pushed up close to the ring in a more intimate comedy-style setup, and a birthday celebration for the Eurasian Dragon woven into the show, this was a night filled with chaos, character, and a fair few surprises.

While the comedy sketches and between-match antics aren’t the focus here (humor is hard to rate), the actual wrestling offered plenty to sink your teeth into — especially with a few standout performances and tournament implications on the line.

Match 1: Varun Khanna vs. Raj – Enter: Mr. G

Things got underway with Varun Khanna squaring off against Raj in what began as a war of words and quickly escalated into a gritty contest. After a traditional lock-up and test of strength, Khanna controlled the early going, grounding Raj and neutralizing his offense. But Raj fought back, chipping away with strikes and headlocks, slowly wearing the bigger man down.

Khanna nearly turned the tide with a gorgeous enziguri, and the two traded heavy shots while on their knees — a desperate but thrilling exchange. As the match reached its climax, Khanna locked in a full nelson, seemingly seconds away from victory.

That’s when the mayhem hit. Out came "Geylang Green" — or so we thought. It was actually Alfred in disguise, buying just enough time for Raj to recover and pull off a slick combo: arm stack, roundhouse kick, and a shining wizard for the stunning pin.

Post-match, Raj declared a new identity: "Mr. G", complete with a freshly shaven head. A strange twist, but a fittingly absurd ending to this bout.

A good clean fun first match, maybe not as clean as Raj's head.

Match 2: Ahmad Arif & Noor vs. Erfie Blackheart & Orion Reaper

Next up was tag action, with Ahmad Arif introducing his new partner Noor as they took on the imposing team of Erfie Blackheart and Orion Reaper. Noor’s promo was nervy but charming, and Arif’s own words had a lovable, cheeseball energy — until Erfie and Reaper cut them off with harsh, condescending promos of their own.

The bell rang, and Erfie immediately planted Noor and flexed with pushups, establishing dominance. When Reaper tagged in, his fluid technical control put Noor in even more trouble. Noor fought back with determination and some flashy footwork, but couldn’t land anything decisive. Erfie returned and laid into Noor with heavy ground-and-pound strikes, making this feel more like a mugging than a match.

Eventually Arif tagged back in, and momentum shifted. He slammed Erfie hard and followed up with a firestorm of offense. Reaper got a hip toss for his troubles, and both heels were stacked in the corner before eating a “five-star train” — Arif’s signature rapid-fire combo of strikes, each met with a triumphant star count from the crowd.

But just as things were turning around, Noor tagged himself back in and fumbled the moment. A bizarre attempt to “tweak Erfie’s nose” led to him being locked into a crossface — and tapping out while Arif watched in frustration. Noor tried to explain afterward, but Arif had seen enough and walked out.

The real story here was Erfie Blackheart — just 19 years old, yet already a standout in Southeast Asia’s scene. His charisma and aggression are undeniable. A name to watch. This match had a good story seeing the rise of Noor and him getting too cocky.

Match 3: Eurasian Dragon vs. Riky Malek (w/ CK Vin)

In a break from the matches, birthday boy Eurasian Dragon got some mic time, leading a sing-along to celebrate his own special day. Naturally, the fun didn’t last — Riky Malek and CK Vin crashed the party with classic heel swagger, ridiculing the Dragon and running down the crowd. Things quickly turned ugly, and the match was on.

Dragon came out swinging, but Malek countered with tight strikes and grounded him with a series of punishing holds. CK Vin added cheap shots from the outside, further stacking the odds against the local hero.

Despite this, Dragon roared back with a sidewalk slam and a thunderous strike combo. Just when it looked like he had it won, Malek reversed into an STF, nearly forcing the tap. Dragon clawed to the ropes while Vin shouted abuse from ringside.

A streaming mishap saw the video briefly cut out — replaced by a fan’s backside. When the video resumed, Dragon had pulled off the win (somehow), and was being beaten down post-match by Malek and Vin. Dragon rolled to safety, while Vin sarcastically apologized for the livestream issues, it was his fault.

A fine feature match with the stars of SPW coming back to where they've trained I believe.

Main Event: NYC vs. JT — ROR Tournament Quarterfinals

Closing the night was a tournament quarterfinal between NYC and JT, and it absolutely felt like a main event. Both men brought a serious tone and physical edge to the match that stood in stark contrast to the evening’s earlier silliness.

They opened with tight grappling, each looking for position. JT landed an early kick to NYC’s head to gain momentum, but NYC soon took control with a snapmare and a deep double armlock, slowing the tempo and grinding JT down. A scoop slam earned a two-count, and NYC showed off a slick rollover armbar into a knee strike — but JT exploded back with a dropkick and a run of forearms.

A hurricanrana didn’t quite land clean, but JT kept pressing, hitting a rolling sidewalk slam and a head kick for another near fall. They brawled outside the ring, narrowly avoiding a count-out before NYC launched off the top rope — only to eat a vicious elbow.

Back in the ring, both men exchanged stiff punches and forearms. JT nearly stole it with a roll-up, but NYC responded with a flying kick and his signature running knee to seal the win.

After the bell, JT snapped, attacking the referee in frustration — a sore loser’s exclamation point on what was otherwise an outstanding performance. And with that, NYC advanced to the tournament semifinals, while JT was left to stew in defeat.

Match of the night for sure. Fast paced, hard hitting, this match had a lot of drama and you could tell the stakes were high.

It was announced at the end of the show that JT will be retiring after this match and that Varun Khanna will be heading shortly to train at the Black & Brave school that is run by WWE superstar Seth Rollins. SEA Wrestling would like to take this opportunity to wish both men the best of luck in the future and thank them for their contribution to Southeast Asian Professional Wrestling.

Final Thoughts

While the Comedy Wrestling theme brought a light-hearted vibe to the evening, the show had plenty of substance underneath the surface. Standout performances from Erfie Blackheart, NYC, and even Raj showed how ROR continues to nurture rising talent in creative, character-rich environments.

The close crowd setup, birthday party elements, and surprise developments gave the show a house party feel — but the final matches proved that Ring of Rebirth is more than just novelty. It's a legitimate breeding ground for some of Southeast Asia's brightest future stars.