SEA Wrestling Weekly News Round-Up — August 22, 2025

Welcome back to your weekly dose of news, match updates, and headlines from around the Southeast Asian wrestling scene. Here’s everything you need to know heading into a huge weekend across the region.

Philippines

DEXCON Weekend is Here

The final leg of DEXCON’s wild triple-header lands this Sunday, August 24, at The Brawl Pit, Bulusan, Quezon City. The PEKSMAN card is stacked, mixing international dream matches with DEXCON’s signature chaos.

PEKSMAN Match Card:

• INTERNATIONAL DREAM MATCH – Chris Brookes vs. Robin Sane
  
  

• KISS OF DEATH MATCH – Takeshi Masada vs. Jake De Leon
  
  

• IWA JAPAN WORLD TITLE – Jonathan Johnson (c) vs. Miles Karu vs. Isaiah Valencia
  
  

• MyPW SEA TITLE – Shivam (c) vs. Nigel San Jose
  
  

• INTERNATIONAL DREAM MATCH – Saint John Martin vs. Dr. Gore
  
  

• SHOTS PUNO MATCH – Fabio Makisig / Jomar / Joya vs. Main Maxx / Patricia Ligaia / El Katipunero
  
  

• MIGNIFICENT OPEN – Chelsea Marie / Joey Rosas / John Day / Kappa Kozo / Kappa Jr. and more
  
  

7 Matches. 6 Countries. 1 Promise.

DEXCON Week Schedule:

• Aug 22 – Baka Gaijin at Social House
  
  

• Aug 23 – Meet & Greet at The Attack Arena Shaw
  
  

• Aug 24 – PEKSMAN at The Brawl Pit
  
  

FPW: Unfinished Business

A huge addition to the September 14 card at Baked Studios, Makati:

• Mike Madrigal vs. Jan Evander – “Death vs. Doctor” returns. Who walks out with the bragging rights this time?
  
  

PUSO Wrestling: Bakunawa — September 14

Two big stories coming out of Bakunawa build-up:

• Tag Team Tensions: El Katipunero and Patricia Ligaia, two-thirds of the Super Friends, are struggling to find rhythm since Super P’s injury. Across the ring, Hakai Mateo and Alien Friend are trying to rebuild their shaky partnership. Which team proves they’re the true tag team?
  
  

• Ang Bahay ng Liwanag, led by Pinunong Aaron Liwanag, continues to dominate with Serafin Liwanag and Kapatid na Solomon by his side. Can anyone step up, or will the Light keep shining over everyone?
  
  

Thailand

Reinforce Results — August 17

From the Top Dojo event:

• Exhibition Match – CHAYUT (New Blood) vs. P-Nutz
  Winner: P-Nutz (Axebomber, 9:15)
  
  

• Singles Match – KUMA (Exotic KAIJU) vs. Golem Thai (Bad Company)
  Winner: Golem Thai (Golem Spear, 12:49)
  
  

• Special KAIJU Slam-pede Match – SILVERBULLET vs. WASSANA
  Winner: WASSANA (5 throws to finish, 13:11)
  
  

• KoTW Tournament 2025 – Round 2 – Best Boonpa vs. Prince Benny (both Revolution Squad)
  Winner: Prince Benny (Bloody Sunday) – advances to the finals.
  
  

Vietnam

The Rumble went down last week! Full results are live now on SEA Wrestling, and the complete review will feature in SEA Wrestling Magazine Issue #5.

Next up: Brawl Hallow’s Ever on October 25.

Malaysia

APAC Wrestling: SlamFest 25 Update

Just when you thought the surprises were done… think again.

WWE ID Prospect Zayda Steel has been confirmed for SlamFest 25. Will she shake up the women’s division or cause chaos? We’ll find out soon.

📅 August 30, 2025
📍 Stadium Juara, Mont Kiara
🕒 3PM Doors | 4PM Show | 8PM Meet & Greet

Singapore

SPW & Grapplemax Weekend

It’s a huge weekend in Singapore with SPW returning for Heartland Havoc, followed by Grapplemax’s Slam & Savour.

NWE Academy Showcase at Slam & Savour

Catch the future of Singapore wrestling in action:

• Nathaniel vs. Tydus
  
  

• Alani vs. Radiant Rui
  
  

• Justin vs. Nish
  
  

What to Expect — Slam & Savour (Aug 30, Timbre+ One North)

• 2 hours of live pro wrestling
  
  

• Special guest Dick Togo returns
  
  

• FPW special guests
  
  

• Create your own wrestler persona with Larks Improv
  
  

• Try wrestling basics and ancient Indian club workouts
  
  

• Fun activities and challenges from partners Wrestling Card Space and Thunderwear
  
  

LFG vs. Aussie Aussie Aussie

Tensions are boiling over after a shocking attack by Crypto Bro LK and KAL (LFG) during a recent promo for the tag title defense. No official word from Grapplemax yet, but expect fireworks at the event.

From international dream matches in Manila, to emerging stars in Singapore and Thailand, and major moves brewing in Malaysia and Vietnam, Southeast Asia’s wrestling scene is firing on all cylinders.

Whether you’re ringside this weekend at DEXCON PEKSMAN, tuning into the buzz around SlamFest 25, or looking ahead to SPW’s Heartland Havoc and Grapplemax Slam & Savour, there’s no shortage of action to follow.

Stay locked in with SEA Wrestling for live updates, exclusive match coverage, and in-depth reviews as we continue to bring you the stories shaping pro wrestling across the region.