18 Malaysia - MYPW Wrestlenation 2

MYPW - Wrestlenation 2

Overall this was ten times better than the previous show I attended, and quite right too. The last show was a trainee showcase, and this show was advertised as the companies marquee event, and it showed. This was also the first time I brought my family to the show, exposing them to this geeky subculture I am a fan of, so I wasn't able to give the action 100% attention. 

Shaukut beat The Statement (Singapore)

The card started strong, with two of the most experienced athletes taking centre stage. Judging by the crowd reactions this was a face vs face match, and it gave the champions of both countries an opportunity to showcase their talents. The Statement tried to pull some heel moves later in the match, yet the crowd just seemed to be loving the action, rather than being concerned about the face/heel dynamic. Both these guys were slick, had an array of arsenal to demonstrate, and it was a very good back and forth match. This was a great way to start the show, setting a high benchmark from the get go. Shaukut becomes the joint MYPW world to regional and SPW champion. 

Once again they had live commentary during the show. I haven't been to a wrestling show that had live commentary since the early 2000s when I saw WWA at Manchester Arena and Disco Inferno was one of the commentators. Live wrestling matches are about the crowd reactions, interactions between the wrestlers / crowd, and interations with the people you are sat with. Instead, these fundamentals are all drowned out and your mind is distracted / controlled by the commentators. I do understand that it helps build narrative and stories with the causal fans, yet it is far from my personal preference. Despite this, I am just grateful to have some quality wrestling here in Malaysia, and I wont let it distract from what was mostly a great card of wrestling,

Finn McCool won the 10 man battle royal for a shot at the newly created MYPW national championship

The battle royal had a bunch of recent trainee graduates and what appeared to be a few more experienced wrestlers. Some of the wrestlers had good physique, height, and carried themselves as legitimate people to fear. The most over guy was a DJ character that came out last, however he was elimated first. Mojo Fist was the most impressive in the match. At the conclusion they went with the trainee winning, using the 'teamate preventing elemination' angle, and his victory got a nice pop from the crowd. This would make a great entrance song for him...

Revolver Roy & Lethal Daus beat Bully Squad (Hendo Remy & Sambunk)

This was a very good match - fast paced, well worked tag routines, and there was regular reactions from the crowd. I was somewhat distracted by the kids during this match, so I can't offer any greater analysis.

Serigala and Gotham went to a No Contest after a double count-out

Going into the event, of the matches that were announced, this was the one I was least looking forward to. This was mainly because at the previous show, I felt the match that they were involved in during the main event was too slow paced and had a multitude of angles that hindered the development of the match. This match however turned out to be the highlight of the card. After both losing previously, this had a simple formula - we used to be stablemates and now we are going to tear each other apart to see who is going to be top dog behind Shaukat in the MYPW world to regional championship bracket. These guys put it all on the line and it was a well-paced & action packed match. Serigala transitioned into a face role and the crowd went with him, and whatever that kick was called he did from the top rope, it was amazing. He had a good demanour about him, an early career Roman Regins type look. Both guys deserve credit for this fantastic match. The finish made it go a level higher, with all the wrestlers from the back running out to do the whole pull apart, and then for good measure Serigala made a huge dive to the outside onto Gotham after he had been pulled from the ring, which was certainly the best and most outrageous moment of the night.

Orion Black beat Michael Su (Hong Kong) and Wam Bam Bellows (Australia) in a triple threat match for a shot at the MYPW Wrestlecon championship

This was a nice surprise, getting some foreign talent. Michael Su in my opinion was the most polished and explosive wrestler of the card - I'd love to see him go one on one in a main event. Wam Bam Bellows (amazing name) was also highly talented, and came across as a heelish Colt Cabana type charachter, plus 50lbs on the mid rift / upper leg. Both these guys impressed and had the chance to shine, and local talent Orion Black was deservingly put over at the end.

A new referee on the scene

Cornelius Low beat Finn McCool to become the first ever MYPW national champion

By having Finn win the battle royal for the pop, it meant that this match suffered as a result. It was a difficult position for him to be put in at such an early stage in his career, yet it will be an opportunity for him to grow and learn. The wrestlers did their best to get things going, yet for whatever reason the crowd never really got too invested in the match, and the the non-reaction to the tap out at the end proved exactly that - it was as if everyone expected the result. However, there is good news that this new championship will add another tier of competition to the company, and is a healthy sign that there is plenty of talent around to head down a road to glory.  

The new referee turned on a trainee who had just cut a promo and gave her a beat down

The trainee who got an unexpected match against Nor Phoenix Diana last time was out again. The new female hijab wearing referee, who had worked the last few matches, turned on her as an angle to establish herself in the company. Perhaps she is going to pick up the torch from Nor Phoenix Diana following this course of action. There was a moment of comedy when the other referee who was working earlier in the night came out for the save at the end. 

JY Eagle beat Emman 'The Kid'

A fantastic main event from these two upper tier workers. Both were evenly matched in terms of build, attire, and wrestling style. It was a modern style match - focussing less on the gimmicks and more around upping the ante and out manouvering each other to get the upper hand. The work rate was top notch, with some great sequences, and I'd be happy seeing these guys regularly in singles action in the future.

Thank you to all the wrestlers and the back stage hands for putting on a fantastic show. I am already looking forward to seeing what JY Eagle's next focus will be, and I am super excited about seeing the rematch between Serigala and Gotham.

New double champion: Shaukat