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The Manila Wrestling Federation (MWF), the country’s rapidly growing athletic entertainment brand, once again delights Pinoy Wrestling fans with its annual spectacle MWF: Republika 2023 – boosted by the presence of WWE and ECW legend Yoshihiro Tajiri (TAJIRI). The event will be held at Power Mac Center Spotlight PMCS Blackbox in Circuit Makati on April 30, 2023 (Sunday) at 4:30 pm. Tickets for the said event are available online via Ticket2Me.
During his stint at World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), the “Japanese Buzzsaw” won the Cruiserweight Championship on multiple occasions and once held the WCW United States Championship as well as Tag Team Championship runs with fellow wrestling superstars Eddie Guerrero and William Regal. Prior to his time at WWE, TAJIRI was a mainstay in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) where he was a former World Television Champion and World Tag Team Champion alongside Mikey Whipwreck. In October 2021, TAJIRI won the MLW (Major League Wrestling) World Middleweight Championship in a four-way encounter at the promotion's FIGHTLAND event at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania which was once the home of ECW. TAJIRI is set to compete in the ring with one of MWF’s rising stars – Bro. Jomar Liwanag. Liwanag has entertained the MWF fan community since his wrestling debut in 2017, by portraying his unforgettable comedic-yet-sinister character of a Pinoy religious zealot and cult leader.
Also headlining this year’s MWF: Republika is current MWF Pinoy Wrestling Champion Fabio Makisig who will be defending the unique “Jeepney Belt” against fellow MWF pillar Nigel “Suplex” San Jose. Makisig has faced TAJIRI one-on-one twice in 2019 and had scored a win over the Japanese wrestling legend in their second encounter. A special triple threat showcase is also set to bolster the event’s already high-profile line-up of matches – featuring “Mr. Philippine Wrestling” Jake De Leon and the “Queen of Philippine Wrestling” Crystal, who will be tested in the ring by Fil-Japanese wrestler Yappy from Japanese wrestling promotion Ice Ribbon. MWF: Republika also features fan favorites such as El Katipunero with Super P, Aaron Liwanag with Bro. Benny Soriano, CJ Serafin, Danny Zamora, Dabid Ravena, Khayl Sison, Migs Valdez with Frankie Thurteen, Razael, Ken Cifer, St. John Martin, Robin Sane and Main Maxx. Surprise special guests may also appear, alongside newcomers led by Chelsea Marie and Isaiah Valencia.
