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Revealing The Asian Pacific Independent Promotions: Part 2
Shawn is back with a deeper look at the Asian Pacific Independents!
Shawn is back with a deeper look at the Asian Pacific Independents!
I covered the major promotions in part 1 of this series. It is easy to see the contributions each made to create the current atmosphere. Those contributions to establish Asian wrestling would not have succeeded without the support of the following promotions.
Gatoh Move Pro Wrestling Thailand
GMPW was established in 2012 by Legendary Japanese women’s wrestler Emi Sakura (2009 NWA Women’s Pacific Champion). If Ho Ho Lun represents the father of modern professional wrestling in Asia, than Emi Sakura has earned the legacy of mother. Emi’s footprint can be found not only in Thailand, but also Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines.
- First, her connections with previous Japanese promotions Ice Ribbon, Ryukyu Dragon, DDT Pro Wrestling, and All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) provide much needed talent into Asia.
- Secondly, Emi tours throughout Asia providing in ring experience to much younger talent.
- She took on the role of mentor to several women’s wrestlers as they became trainers for their respective promotions.
- Emi is still in her prime as a wrestler and continues to tour internationally.
Malaysia Pro Wrestling (MYPW) Malaysia
Originally created as a fan club, transformed into a wrestling club after the WWE/WCW wars ended. In 2014, MYPW was established by Mr. Ayez Shaukat Fonseka.. Without an actual trainer, Mr. Fonseka traveled to the United States and studied under Rick Drasin (product of Mae Young) and Dr. Tom Prichard. Prichard became a mentor to Shaukat and has helped in the early stages of the company. I recently interviewed MYPW and more details will be provided once the article is published. Fans interested in viewing matches can go to YouTube.
Singapore Pro Wrestling (SPW) Singapore
SPW is the oldest promotion in Southeast Asia. Established in 2012 by a marketing agent Andruew Tang. His partner Vadim Koryagin (Pro Wrestler). Vadim Koryagin established the first professional wrestling promotion in Russia and is credited with training over 300 wrestlers. Koryagin and Tang met during a town hall meeting to determine the value of expanding into Singapore. SPW was the first to go through the growing pains of exposing local fans to live events. The promotion struggled until 2016 as shows began growing in attendance. Today the promotion has several hundreds in attendance on a regular basis and attracts popular wrestlers from around the world. Local talent is also shared with the other promotions in this article. Tang and Koryagin also one of a few promotions in the region pushing women’s wrestling. Fans interested can find some matches on YouTube.
Pacific Region Powers New Zealand
Much like Japan and Australia, the promotions in New Zealand play a unique role in Asia. Close enough to southeast Asia, these promotions offer European and American style experiences that Japan fails to provide. IPW and SPW both host frequent international wrestlers from all over Europe and the United States, therefore providing vast exposure to new wrestling styles, matches, and audience participation. New Zealand promotions provide larger talent which many Asian promotions rarely encounter. New styles of matches like hardcore, tables and ladders, 2 out of 3 fall, and gauntlet matches take place frequently exposing Asian wrestlers to expand their experience levels. IPW and SPW enjoy the benefit of large numbers of independent wrestlers passing through on tour, providing booking opportunities for local fans. New Zealand is the introduction locale for such talents before they enter the unique wrestling scene in Asia.
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