SEA Wrestling Weekly Newsletter – 19th May 2026

Event Updates

Baka Gaijin MNL 2 and DEXCON Dakila 2 This Weekend

The Philippines is set for a huge weekend of wrestling action with Baka Gaijin MNL 2 taking place during Sari Sari Slam on Saturday, followed by DEXCON Dakila 2 on Sunday under the Bigger Pictures banner.

Baka Gaijin MNL 2

• Jake De Leon & Shivam vs Black Kat & Lifeguard Jack (BGJ)

• Main Ronn, Robinne Sane & Joya vs Damonyitang Daniella Cavite, Crystal & Max Liwanag

• Munetatsu Nakamura vs Jonathan Johnson

• Super P & Hotdog San Jose vs Chris Brookes & Zack Sabre Jr

DEXCON Dakila 2

• Robin Sane vs Shaheen vs Munetatsu Nakamura vs Jonathan Johnson

• Mixed Nuts Match: BGJ vs Sage Matthews vs Ken Cifer vs Jomar vs Isaiah Valencia vs Serafin Liwanag vs Emman vs Hit

• IWA Japan World Championship: Shivam © vs Joey Rossas

• DEXCON Women’s Championship: Joya © vs Madkat Karina

• Da Butcherman vs Nigel San Jose

• Ravena vs Zack Sabre Jr

• DEXCON World Championship: Jake De Leon © vs Chris Brookes

The Lab Experiment 3 Match Card Update

More matches have been confirmed for The Lab Experiment 3, taking place at Lemon Bangkok on June 6th.

Updated card:

• IWA Japan World Championship: Shivam © vs P-Nutz (TOP Dojo)

• Naga Nai vs Jonathan Johnson

• Manuel vs Anot Alonzo

• Kevin Weng vs Dewdy

Super P to Face Jeney at SETUP Hellraiser

Pinoy wrestling’s resident superhero Super P heads back to Thailand on June 27th for SETUP Hellraiser, where she will face Jeney.

Following Jeney’s crushing defeat to Matcha, the former SETUP star has shown reluctance to wrestle again. Super P however is determined to bring positivity and the power of friendship back to her opponent.

Already announced for the event:

• SETUP Tag Team Championships: Matcha & Monomoth © vs St John’s Innocent vs Badd Company (Elimination Match)

• Jonathan Johnson vs Daisuke Sasaki

ROR Experience XI This Saturday

Ring of Rebirth returns this weekend from the Goldpine Industrial Building with ROR Experience XI, combining wrestling action with a cyber security seminar conducted by Tobias Frost.

Currently announced:

• Number One Contenders Match: Aerial Sniper NYC vs Raga Ngadai w/ Tobias Frost

• Singa Noor vs Fariz Bravo vs Geylang Green

In perhaps the most unusual stipulation in ROR history, the winner of the three-way bout will receive “100 days of antivirus protection” courtesy of Tobias Frost.

Grapplemax Bash at Bahru Match Updates

Although the PEATIX graphic has already circulated online, these are the officially announced matches so far for Grapplemax Bash at Bahru on May 30th in Singapore.

• Tydus vs Wildfire Remus in his return match

• Sage Matthews & Shaheen vs Heaven & Earth

• Grapplemax Tag Team Championship: DEGEN: Z © vs GST

• Grapplemax Openweight Championship: SPD © vs Jullian Creed

Hearts & Tales Documentary Released

Pangas Pictures have officially premiered Hearts & Tales, a documentary focusing on the Philippine wrestling scene and Southeast Asia’s first transgender professional wrestler, Miss Chelsea Marie.

The film debuted at UMAK Reels 2026 with the production team thanking supporters and wrestlers involved throughout the filming process. The documentary spotlights the passion, challenges and community surrounding Filipino wrestling.

SEA Wrestling will provide updates when the documentary becomes available online.

Mighty Mighty and Shaheen Visit Haoming Mask

Continuing a tradition familiar to many international wrestlers visiting Japan, both Mighty Mighty and Shaheen recently stopped by Haoming Mask to shop and add their signatures to the growing wall of wrestler autographs.

Robbie Eagles Calls Out Kushida

During the NJPW Best of the Super Juniors press conference, Robbie Eagles made headlines by calling out FPW Champion Kushida for “not being Filipino.”

While delivered in the chaotic atmosphere typical of BOSJ press events, the comments have already sparked discussion online about a possible future clash between the two.

Radiant Rui Returning to China

Grapplemax’s Radiant Rui looks set to return to China for VFM Fight in Shanghai.

Matches have not yet been confirmed, but the announced card currently includes Chen Wenbin and Big Sam.