SEA Wrestling News Roundup – 12 July 2025

As we barrel into another action-packed weekend across the region, the rings of Southeast Asia are buzzing with drama, debuts, and dream matches. From Thailand to Singapore, the wrestling world doesn’t sleep — and neither do we. Here’s what you need to know.

THAILAND

SETUP: Under Pressure Heats Up

Thailand’s SETUP Wrestling is living up to the name of its upcoming Episode 23: Under Pressure, with three wild match announcements.

Matcha vs Ram Kaichow
After Matcha dethroned former champ Raku, the fallout turned personal — because Raku’s real-life partner is none other than Japan’s underground icon, Ram Kaichow. The twisted warrior from Wrestling of Darkness 666 makes her Thailand debut, and she’s not here for gold — she wants vengeance. She’s coming to crush Matcha and defend her wife’s honor in front of a Thai crowd that won’t know what hit them.

Tag Title Tension Explodes
In an unprecedented move, SETUP is resolving the friction between tag champs Good Deal with a “Winner Takes All” singles match. The victor walks away with both belts and the right to choose a new tag partner. A one-of-a-kind match with huge implications for the future of the division.

Jeney vs BGJ
The bad blood between Jeney and Big Good Jack has finally reached its boiling point. Special rules are in play: Jeney only needs a two-count to win, while BGJ must follow the traditional three-count. With high risk and higher egos involved, BGJ has even warned SETUP not to complain if things get ugly. Expect chaos.

TOP Dojo’s KINGDOM UNDER FIRE (July 20)

First round matches for the King of Thai Wrestling Tournament 2025 are confirmed, and the format is pure grappling grit. Matches must end via pinfall, submission, or knockout only on the tennis arena floor. Prince Benny enters without privileges, while Golem Thai skips straight to round two based on his dominant record. No fists, no weapons, no mercy.

MALAYSIA

Full Throttle Tonight!

Malaysia Pro Wrestling returns to the KuAsh Theatre on Saturday, July 12, for Full Throttle. With titles on the line and personal rivalries igniting, this stacked card promises to bring the house down.

🎟️ Last-minute tickets: myticketempire.com/fullthrottle
📖 Preview: seawrestling.net/mypw-full-throttle-preview

VIETNAM

Heat Up Asia Powers Through the Storm

Despite heavy rains, the international Heat Up’ Asia Pro Wrestling Summit rolled on. Visiting talent from Japan and around the region battled to raise money for charity — and succeeded. The show of resilience was as powerful as the in-ring action.

The main notable result from the weekend was the Asia's strongest tournament winner being VPW's own Sid Nguyen. We would like to congratulate Sid on this big win for himself, VPW and Vietnam as a whole.

Best Bros Visit Vietnam Pro Wrestling

Mei Suruga and Baliyan Akki brought the ChocoPro energy to Ho Chi Minh City, running a wildly successful seminar for the Vietnam Pro Wrestling roster. With drills, inspiration, and heart, it was a day the VPW crew won’t forget.

British Horror heading to China

In late breaking news, former VPW Openweight Champion The British Horror has confirmed he will be heading to China to perform shortly. He will be performing for new promtion CWA in Guangzhou next weekend.

SINGAPORE

SPW Heartland Havoc Taking Shape (August 29)

With Foo Chow Building as the battleground, Singapore Pro Wrestling’s Heartland Havoc is shaping up to be one of the year’s most chaotic shows.

• Dr Gore vs Riky Malek
  Once allies, now enemies. Riky Malek’s shocking betrayal has left Dr Gore out for blood. Revenge might finally be served — surgical-style.

• Mighty Mighty (w/ Black Arrow) vs RJ (w/ Mason)
  The fallout from Mayhem continues with tag team tensions spilling into singles action. This time, RJ and Mighty Mighty go one-on-one.

• Akane Fujita vs Poppy
  Japanese deathmatch veteran Akane Fujita debuts against MYPW’s Poppy. Expect brutality, heart, and blood-orange carnage.

• Real Global Threat Returns
  No details, no schedule — just a threat. Emman Azman and The Statement are showing up. When and how? No one knows.

• SPW SEA Tag Title: Jack 'N' Cheese (C) vs CK Vin & Bryson Blade
  The champs defend against two of the region’s most dangerous solo stars. But will the Legion of Total Anarchy play fair?

• SPW SEA Title: Da Butcherman (C) vs Shigehiro Irie
  A heavyweight showdown looms as the unrelenting Da Butcherman prepares to face Japan’s hard-hitting beast, Shigehiro Irie.

• Wonderboy Vs Emman Vs Aiden Rex

  Three of the most talented pure wrestlers in the region will face off.

PHILIPPINES

FPW ASTIG Tapings – July 13

Tomorrow’s ASTIG tapings in Makati promise big twists and harder hits.
🎥 Preview: seawrestling.net/fpw-astig-preview-for-july-13th

DEXCON PEKSMAN Matches Announced

• Jake De Leon vs Takeshi Masada – Kiss of Death Match
  Pinoy wrestling gets weird and wild as Jake faces Masada in a match where you must kiss your opponent before pinning them. Just pride. Just chaos. No belts. No rules. No shame.

• Robin Sane vs Chris Brookes
  “The Serial Thriller” steps up to test himself against the world-traveled Chris Brookes. Can the fastest Pinoy wrestler shock the world?

• Shot Puno Match: Fabio Makisig, Jomar D. Wrestler & Joya vs Main Maxx, El Katipunero & Patricia Ligaia
  Pins lead to shots — and the match ends when someone can’t kick out from being too buzzed. This beer-fueled brawl could crown a new “King of the Tagay.”

Puso Wrestling Announce Bakunawa

Puso Wrestling have announced their next show following closely after the Dexcon shows. Bakuna will emanate from the Brawlpit on Sunday September 14.

Already announced is the title match pitting Fabio Makisig against champion Main Maxx and visiting Ice Ribbon competitors from Jappan Yappi and Ann Chamda