SEA Wrestling News Update - 9th January

SEA Wrestling Weekly News Roundup

9 January

As January continues, Southeast Asian promotions are settling into the new year, reshaping rosters, announcing major events, and setting the tone for 2026. Here is this week’s key news from across the region.

VPW Announce 2025 Awards Nominations

Vietnam Pro Wrestling has begun unveiling the categories and nominees for its 2025 End-of-Year Awards. Rather than listing them outright, VPW has released recap-style nomination videos across its social media platforms, encouraging fans to watch and engage. Winners will be revealed at an exclusive, invite-only awards event taking place tomorrow night.

Grapplemax Shine at KTTG Podcast Awards

Grapplemax had a strong showing at the KTTG Podcast Awards, collecting multiple accolades:

• Local Promotion of the Year

• Top Singapore Wrestler: Hotshot

• Rising Star: Devin Zemir

• Best Local Feud: Hotshot vs SPD

• Favourite Local Show: Unity (tied with SPW’s Hardcore Island)

A major recognition of Grapplemax’s growing influence in the local scene.

ROR EXPERIENCE 9 Main Event Confirmed

Tok Bomoh Mekong vs Erfie Blackheart (c)
ROR World Championship

Ring of Rebirth has confirmed the main event for ROR EXPERIENCE 9: Same Old Brand New You. Erfie Blackheart’s journey to becoming the inaugural ROR World Champion saw him eliminate The Eurasian Dragon and end Aerial Sniper NYC’s undefeated run. His first title defence now comes against Tok Bomoh Mekong.

Claiming origins dating back to 219AD Temasek, Tok Bomoh Mekong has left destruction across multiple promotions, including a victory over The Eurasian Dragon at Christmas Carnage. With his unorthodox style and the feared Nasi Kangkang, the challenger brings an unsettling unknown to the championship picture.

Skill versus sorcery. Champion versus the unexplainable.

More Matches Added to SPW Club Carnage

Singapore Pro Wrestling continues to stack its unique club-themed event at Club Lunar.

Miles Karu vs “Boombox” Terrance Choong

MYPW’s Miles Karu faces Terrance Choong in a match that blends wrestling with club culture. With drinking games added to the chaos, this bout promises as much endurance as athleticism.

Mighty Jackson vs The Midnight Bastards

High-energy dancefloor vibes collide with the Midnight Bastards’ reckless attitude. Expect a wild atmosphere as both teams battle for dominance inside Club Lunar on 31 January.

Aiden Rex vs Dr Gore

Two veterans of SPW meet in singles competition. Aiden Rex defeated Dr Gore in their last encounter in 2024, but Dr Gore enters Club Carnage determined to even the score.

FPW’s Legendarius Meets with Justyn (FKA Ramona)

FPW’s Legendarius was spotted in a video meeting with Justyn, formerly known as Ramona of HSSL. The video offered no concrete details, only hints at future plans. Speculation ranges from an in-ring return to a managerial role or even a cross-promotional angle. As of now, FPW, DEXCON, PUSO, and WUW have made no official announcements.

HY/OP Merchandise Officially Released

HY/OP has launched its latest merchandise collaboration with The Nutcase.

• Item: HY/OP Mesh Shorts

• Price: PHP 1,100

• Order Method: Direct message to HY/OP or Jake De Leon

• Pre-order Deadline: 20 January

PUSO Wrestling: Alamat (Part 1) Now Streaming

Part 1 of PUSO Wrestling: Alamat is now available on YouTube, offering fans the first chapter of the promotion’s latest documentary-style release.

PSE: Asia Celebrate Two-Year Anniversary

Paradise Sports Entertainment has announced its two-year anniversary event:

• Date: 1 February 2026

• Venue: PSE Performance Center, Welcome Town, Pattaya

The show marks a homecoming for the promotion, returning to the venue where the PSE family was first built.

MKW All Star Tour Matches Announced

China’s Middle Kingdom Wrestling has revealed match announcements for its All Star Tour this March in Chongqing and Chengdu, featuring several Southeast Asian talents:

• CK Vin (c) vs GioGio – SPW Singapore Championship

• Poppy Shay vs Crystal vs Kitty Zhang

• Big Sam & Alexis Lee vs SyanSyak & Junjie

• Sunny Z, Benji, Ho Ho Lun & Wangtao vs Jason Lee, Shaeen, Franco Varga & Coldray