Pinoy Wrestling Revolution is an independent pro wrestling promotion made by pro wrestling fans for pro wrestling fans --and people who just want to enjoy a darn good romp and an amazing crowd. It was also made by total morons for total morons. The brilliant kind of total morons, that is. PWR events are usually held in the Makati Cinema Square Arena. (When in Makati Cinema Square during a PWR night, really, just follow the noise. It's how I found it. Very hard to miss.) The program's format follows those of major pro wrestling brands like WWE and TNA, but still has that rough, independent, slightly unsafe feel to it. However, PWR and its patrons are completely self aware ahout this. Both the audience and performers know it isn't genuine and it's all for wild fun to a point that they carry it in stride, and that's where all the magic and chemistry that hold the whole event together comes from. I believe you might be sold by these stories alone: the characters are over the top, entertaining and are rowdier caricatures of Pinoy character stereotypes. One of the pro wrestlers' names is-- ahem-- "Kanto Terror." Another wrestler's tagline is "Minimum wage, maximum rage," but his character enters shaking literally EVERYONE's hands as if he were on everyone's side, and is portrayed as an over energetic nice guy dressed in head to toe yellow. (To which the crowd has often chanted "UST! UST!" or "PIKACHU! PIKACHU!") The energy and sense of community is so strong that even skeptics will eventually find themselves fist pumping, chanting, cheering and trash talking along with everyone else. Despite it being a performance, the level of action that happens live combined with the characters' senses of humor and commitment to their characters, as well as some wrestlers' mastery of pulling off pro wrestling moves, makes it very difficult to NOT get totally lost in the matches. I've witnessed wrestlers jumping from the 2nd floor of Makati Cinema Square's arena, as well as a fight literally ploughing unapologetically through the audience area fast enough to run over anyone who isn't careful. There are times when it's a little obviously staged, but sometimes the action gets so real you feel a genuine thrill, and it's the balance of these two that make PWR so enjoyable. Another part of PWR's charm is that these guys are obviously just cool regular dudes by day that like to train and pretend to beat each other up some nights for the pure fun of it, and for their passion for it. It makes you admire their generosity, dedication and spiritedness enough to tempt you to join them and create a PWR wrestler persona of your own. If you want an extremely crazy night full of action, unapologetic foolhardiness and most of all roaring passion, please, PLEASE watch PWR. Dare I say it's one of the most awesome and unique forms of entertainment you can find in the Philippines. Tickets are usually P250 a pop, but the experience is utterly priceless. Catch a show. It'll definitely be one for the books. read more

Philippine Wrestling Revolution - Professional Sports Teams Near Me - Makati, NCR

I always believed that we should support our own local brands, but never did I expect to see a professional wrestling promotion operating in the Philippines. As a professional wrestling fan who has never missed an episode of WWE RAW since 2009, I have always dreamed of witnessing an event right in front of my eyes. Through Yelp! Manila, I discovered that this is possible via the Philippine Wrestling Revolution (PWR). The shows are currently held at the iAcademy Auditorium in Makati City. The promotion is still at its relatively infant stages similar to smaller organizations in the United States, but the environment is already wildly fun and energetic. Nothing says a terrific wrestling show than free drinks, a lively crowd chanting whatever it wants, and seats close to the ring. The local flavor of PWR can be seen in its top performers. Social issues prevalent in the Philippines are represented via the wrestlers, whether it is social media (Ken Warren), networking scams (The Network), romance (Rederick Mahaba), or online gaming (VIntendo). Of course classical pro wrestling gimmicks such as a supernatural being (The Apocalypse), an underdog fighter (Ralph Imabayashi), and an arrogant true heel (Brian Leo) leading a heel group (Royal Flush) are present, interacting with characters heavily inspired from Filipino themes, which makes for an electrifying dynamic inside and outside the ring. The matches are fast-paced and action-packed from start to finish. However, some of the popular finishing moves such as the Stunner and Spear are used in the middle of the match, which lessens their eventual impact. Nonetheless, innovation is also evident as there were some moves I have never seen before. The transition between moves need some polishing, although this will improve in time. I applaud the PWR for starting a true wrestling phenomenon in the Philippines. There is always room for improvement, but seeing the dedication of the performers and the enthusiasm of the crowd, I strongly think they will make it. Once the PWR hosts a show at the Araneta Coliseum, the revolution will be a success. Support our own. read more

As a lifelong wrestling fan it's a dream come true to have an independent wrestling federation in the Philippines. Wrestling is an interactive experience that just doesn't translate over a broadcast. TLDR: Watch a Pro Wrestling Revolution show the next chance you get! PWR gives FIlipinos a chance to experience independent wrestling, which is pro wrestling at its most intimate and purest. Founded by wrestling fans for wrestling fans, PWR hosts shows every month which showcase the modern art of professional wrestling, but with local flair. While, obviously, the product isn't as polished as the WWE everyone grew up with, in this case it can be for the better. Everyone has a front row seat to the action, and crowd interaction is encouraged, leading to a much more memorable experience. The wrestling itself is a little more flashy than the WWE, with a lot of flips and moves that most wrestling fans might not be familiar with. Further the action is really meant to impress the audience in the building, which lends a different feel to the televised programs. Of course pro wrestling isn't anything without characters. The wrestlers of PWR are finely tuned to the FIlipino audience. Current champion Ralph Imabayashi is a half-Filipino, half-Japanese dynamo. The man he deposed, Classical Bryan Leo, looks down on Filipinos as "sons of pokpoks," sneering at them because he is from a "first world country." His archrival Jake de Leon hails from a hacienda in Iloilo and is a man of the people, with "Minimum Wage, and Maximum Rage." The most popular wrestlers are Kanto Terror and Mark D Manalo. Their names say it all. It pays to become a regular at these shows--storylines escalate show by show, and as the company grows it improves. Recently PWR has acquired a much nicer ring, and is now experimenting with WWE-style intros and segments. Exciting times are ahead for PWR. Everyone should be around to see them happen. read more

Thank God for Philippine Wrestling Revolution. Very much like WWF, it features the same awesomeness of pro-wrestling. Imagine WWF/WWE with your local Filipino flavor complete with full-on personas like Classical Bryan Leo, an uncouthe villain who comes from "the first world" who's character is brash and rude, or Mayhem Brannigan, a mysterious anarchist who lives and breathes chaos, and even Bombay Suarez, the Bitch Killer who has the coolest merchandise like shirts that have "Kill This Bitch" written on it. Matches are usually 15 to 20 minutes, 30 minutes maximum for the Iron Man match. Don't be fooled, these fights are action packed and feature bitch slaps, steel chairs, flying kicks and even jumps from the ropes. It really is like watching WWF in real life but very Pinoy. Like one character would say, "You sons and daughters of pokpoks and jeepney drivers" to the crowd. Very Filipino. read more

If you're a kid from the 90's, you're probably plenty familiar with the WWF or the World Wrestling Federation. That storyline-driven, out of this world entertainment spectacle that no matter how scripted just pulls you in with excitement. It's where you first heard of The Rock, Stonecold Steve Austin, Triple H... and finishing moves like the "Tombstone Powerdriver." Hahah! What if I told you that we have that whole thing now in our Philippine shores? *sniggers* YES. All the crazy costumes, masks, war paint, characters, signature moves, suited up ring announcers, underground arena matches... Yup, all that and more at the Philippine Wrestling Revolution! PWR is an independent pro-wrestling entertainment group that has been regularly holding matches at the Makati Cinema Square. It's wild, crazy, ridiculous fun, and already has plenty of fans and followers (their Facebook group has over 5000 likes already!). It's your Nacho Libre fantasies come to life! What makes it so much funner/funnier is how it's unapologetically localized WWF (or WWE, now) with wrestler characters and storylines that are fully Pinoy. You have plastic Orocan bins all alongside the token steel chairs. You have a "Jake de Leon," masquerading as the everyman but with a tagline that says "minimum wage, maximum rage" and then just blows up in the ring! You have "Mayhem" who comes out looking every bit like a Pinoy action movie kontrabida, complete with long hair, denim vest, printed bandana, and a masked posse dressed in all black! Haha! Total theatrics, high energies, fearless characters, roaring crowds, and real wrestling stunts. On the whole, stupidly crazy good sports entertainment! You have to catch a show for the experience! read more

PWR really doing their job right, revolutionizing the pro wrestling in the Philippines! Great job!