Singapore Pro Wrestling
Singapore-based professional wrestling promotion and training school.
Last updated November 4, 2026
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Overview
Singapore Pro Wrestling, commonly known as SPW, is a professional wrestling promotion based in Singapore. Founded in February 2012 by Singaporean wrestler Andruew Tang and Russian wrestling promoter Vadim Koryagin, it is described as the first modern professional wrestling promotion established in Southeast Asia. The organization combines live event production, championship wrestling, wrestler development and a training school. SPW emerged from an effort to establish a sustainable local wrestling scene in Singapore. Tang, who became known in the promotion as “The Statement” Andruew Tang, had met Koryagin, the owner of Russia’s Independent Wrestling Federation, at a talk in 2011. Their collaboration created a platform for training Singaporean performers and presenting locally produced wrestling to a Singapore audience. Early development was difficult because professional wrestling was not widely established in the country and prospective performers faced skepticism about whether Singaporeans could succeed in the discipline. Some early SPW wrestlers also appeared at IWF events before the promotion developed its own regular Singapore shows. The promotion gradually expanded its roster and production capabilities. Among the early performers associated with SPW were Tang, Kaiser Trexxus, Dr. Gore and The Eurasian Dragon. Tang and Trexxus later became trainers, helping develop subsequent generations of wrestlers. By 2014, SPW was able to bring internationally recognized performers such as Johnny Gargano and Sonjay Dutt to its events. A major visibility milestone came in 2015, when SPW staged a show shortly before a WWE Live event at Singapore Indoor Stadium; the SPW event sold out, demonstrating demand for locally presented professional wrestling. SPW established the Southeast Asian Championship in 2015, initially positioning it as the promotion’s primary title. Additional championships followed in 2016, including the Queen of Asia, Southeast Asian Tag Team and Singapore Championships. These titles gave the promotion a structured competitive framework while providing local wrestlers with recurring storylines and career milestones. International appearances continued during this period, including events featuring Lokomotiv, Masa Takanashi, Rene Dupree and Pete Dunne. The promotion also developed Singaporean talent such as Alexis Lee, Danie “Destroyer” Dharma, Da Butcherman, Big T, BGJ and Aiden Rex. Women’s wrestling became a more visible part of SPW’s programming with Ladies Night in 2018, the promotion’s first all-female event. Its main event between Riho and Makoto became SPW’s most-viewed match according to the referenced account. In 2019, SPW hosted appearances by Kenny Omega and Tajiri, further connecting its Singaporean platform to the wider international wrestling circuit. During this period, its online audience exceeded 10,000 YouTube subscribers, while its Instagram and Facebook following combined also exceeded 10,000. The COVID-19 pandemic interrupted SPW’s regular live-event schedule. Its final pre-pandemic show was No Guts No Glory in February 2020, headlined by Meiko Satomura and Dash Chisako. During restrictions, SPW produced two seasons of an in-house program, SPW Prove: Alive and Kicking and SPW Prove: It’s A Slamdemic. The programs allowed the promotion to continue producing wrestling content while live events were constrained. During the first season, Kaiser Trexxus was written out of the promotion through a retirement angle and subsequently moved to WWE NXT, where he debuted as Dante Chen, the first wrestler from Southeast Asia to sign with WWE. SPW resumed live activity in 2022. Its first post-pandemic private event, Sembawang Showdown, took place on 15 April 2022 for Singapore’s migrant-worker community. The promotion’s first public return event, Homecoming, was held on 27 May 2022 and sold out within days. Further public events included Battlefront in July and the tenth-anniversary event SPW X: Astronomical Anniversary in November. The anniversary program featured returning performers Riho, Tajiri, Masa Takanashi and HoHo Lun, alongside debuts by Chris Brookes and Mei Suruga. SPW’s business and creative model centers on ticketed wrestling events, championship programs, international guest appearances, digital video content and wrestler education. Its training school is led by Andruew Tang, with assistant coaching contributions from SPW wrestlers including Aiden Rex, Dr. Gore, Alexis Lee and Da Butcherman. The promotion’s best-known international development outcome is Dante Chen’s WWE career, which has helped position SPW as a pathway for Southeast Asian wrestling talent. SPW remains an active Singapore wrestling organization, although its corporate ownership, financial performance and official web presence are not specified in the available reference material.
History
Singapore Pro Wrestling was formed in February 2012 by Andruew Tang and Vadim Koryagin after the pair connected through Tang’s interest in professional wrestling and Koryagin’s experience running Russia’s Independent Wrestling Federation. Tang became the promotion’s leading local figure under the ring name “The Statement” Andruew Tang, while Koryagin contributed international promotional and coaching experience. SPW’s creation established a modern Singaporean promotion at a time when professional wrestling had limited local infrastructure and public recognition. The organization’s early years involved training a first generation of Singaporean wrestlers, including Tang and Kaiser Trexxus, who later became known internationally as Dante Chen. Early performers sometimes appeared at IWF events, but SPW subsequently developed its own live-event schedule in Singapore. The promotion faced doubts about whether Singaporean wrestlers could succeed, but gradually built an audience and expanded its roster with performers such as Dr. Gore and The Eurasian Dragon. Tang and Trexxus eventually became trainers, creating an internal development pipeline. By 2014, SPW had sufficient scale to present foreign talent, including Johnny Gargano and Sonjay Dutt. Its strongest early commercial and visibility milestone came in 2015, when an SPW event held shortly before a WWE Live event at Singapore Indoor Stadium sold out. That year, SPW inaugurated the Southeast Asian Championship, with Tang as the first champion. In 2016, the promotion added the Queen of Asia, Southeast Asian Tag Team and Singapore Championships, broadening its competitive divisions. Between 2017 and 2019, SPW mixed local talent development with international guest appearances. Rene Dupree and Pete Dunne appeared in 2017, while the roster expanded to include Alexis Lee, Danie “Destroyer” Dharma, Da Butcherman, Big T, BGJ and Aiden Rex. Alexis Lee, Tang and Kaiser Trexxus were also associated with WWE tryouts. In 2018, SPW presented Ladies Night, its first all-female event, and the Riho-versus-Makoto main event became the promotion’s most-viewed match in the cited account. International exposure continued in 2019 through Kenny Omega and Tajiri appearances. The promotion also reported a growing social-media audience, including more than 10,000 YouTube subscribers. SPW’s regular live schedule was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Its February 2020 event, No Guts No Glory, featured Meiko Satomura and Dash Chisako. During restrictions, the promotion produced SPW Prove: Alive and Kicking and SPW Prove: It’s A Slamdemic. The first season included a storyline in which Tang retired Kaiser Trexxus from SPW. Trexxus subsequently moved to WWE NXT and debuted as Dante Chen, becoming the first wrestler from Southeast Asia to sign with WWE. As restrictions eased, SPW returned to live production. Sembawang Showdown, held on 15 April 2022, was a private event for Singapore’s migrant-worker community. Homecoming followed on 27 May as the first public live event of the return period and sold out within days. Battlefront was held in July. In September, SPW announced a partnership with Nothing But Cheese Burger connected to a new 24/7 title, later known as the NBCB Championship and subsequently the Hardcore Championship. SPW marked its tenth anniversary with SPW X: Astronomical Anniversary in November 2022. The event included appearances by Riho, Tajiri, Masa Takanashi and HoHo Lun, as well as debuts by Chris Brookes and Mei Suruga. The promotion continues to combine live wrestling, title programs, international guest talent, digital programming and training. Its wrestling school is headed by Andruew Tang, with Aiden Rex, Dr. Gore, Alexis Lee and Da Butcherman identified as assistant coaches in the available reference material.
- 2024
Championship changes recorded
[1]Da Butcherman won the Southeast Asian Championship and CK Vin won the Singapore Championship on 8 November.
- 2022
Live events resume
[1]SPW held Sembawang Showdown in April and returned to public events with the sold-out Homecoming in May.
- 2022
Tenth anniversary event
[1]SPW X: Astronomical Anniversary celebrated the promotion’s tenth year with returning and debuting international performers.
- 2020
Pandemic programming begins
[1]SPW moved to in-house digital programming through two seasons of SPW Prove during COVID-19 restrictions.
- 2018
Ladies Night is presented
[1]SPW staged its first all-female event, with Riho versus Makoto in the main event.
- 2016
Championship structure expands
[1]SPW added the Queen of Asia, Southeast Asian Tag Team and Singapore Championships.
- 2015
Sold-out event and first championship
[1]An SPW event held before WWE Live in Singapore sold out, and the Southeast Asian Championship was introduced.
- 2014
International talent begins appearing
[1]SPW hosted internationally known wrestlers including Johnny Gargano and Sonjay Dutt.
- 2012
Singapore Pro Wrestling is founded
[1]Tang and Koryagin established SPW in February as a modern Singapore professional wrestling promotion.
- 2011
Founders begin collaboration
[1]Andruew Tang met Vadim Koryagin at a talk, leading to the collaboration that produced Singapore Pro Wrestling.
Products and positioning
A Singapore-based wrestling promotion focused on developing local talent, staging accessible live events and connecting Southeast Asian performers with international professional wrestling.
Professional wrestling events · 2012
SPW live events
SPW produces ticketed and private professional wrestling events in Singapore. Its event calendar has included regular promotion shows, anniversary programs, special attraction cards and community-oriented events such as Sembawang Showdown for migrant workers. Events combine championship matches, local roster development and appearances by visiting international wrestlers.
Wrestling championships · 2015
SPW championships
The promotion’s championship system includes the Southeast Asian Championship, Singapore Championship, Queen of Asia Championship, Southeast Asian Tag Team Championship and the title that began as the NBCB or 24/7 Championship and later became the Hardcore Championship. These divisions provide the principal competitive structure for SPW storylines and talent development.
Professional wrestling education
SPW wrestling school
SPW operates a wrestling school led by Andruew Tang. Assistant coaches identified in the available reference include Aiden Rex, Dr. Gore, Alexis Lee and Da Butcherman. The school supports the promotion’s local talent pipeline and has been associated with the development of Singaporean performers.
Digital wrestling series · 2020
SPW Prove
SPW Prove was an in-house wrestling program produced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Its two named seasons, Alive and Kicking and It’s A Slamdemic, provided serialized wrestling content while public live events were restricted.
Marketing campaigns
- 2022Sembawang Showdown
Singapore
SPW’s first private live event after the pandemic interruption was organized for Singapore’s migrant-worker community.
Outcome. The event marked SPW’s return to live production before its public-event comeback.
- 2022Homecoming
Singapore
Homecoming was SPW’s first public live event after the pandemic-era restrictions.
Outcome. The event sold out within a few days, supporting the promotion’s return to regular public programming.
- 2018Ladies Night
Singapore
SPW presented its first all-female event, with Riho facing Makoto in the main event.
Outcome. The featured match became SPW’s most-viewed match according to the cited reference.
- 2015Pre-WWE Live Singapore event
Singapore
SPW staged a show one day before a WWE Live event at Singapore Indoor Stadium, using the heightened local wrestling interest to present its own product. The event sold out completely.
Outcome. The sellout became a major visibility milestone for SPW and demonstrated demand for locally produced professional wrestling.
Brand decisions
2022
Launch the NBCB 24/7 ChampionshipProduct launchBackground
SPW sought to add a fifth championship division during its return to live programming.
Action taken
The promotion announced a partnership with Nothing But Cheese Burger and introduced a title initially known as the NBCB Championship and 24/7 Championship.
Aftermath
The championship was later known as the SPW Hardcore Championship.
2020
Shift to pandemic-era digital programmingStrategyBackground
COVID-19 restrictions interrupted SPW’s normal live-event schedule.
Action taken
SPW produced two seasons of SPW Prove, titled Alive and Kicking and It’s A Slamdemic.
Aftermath
The format maintained SPW wrestling content until restrictions eased and the promotion could return to live events.
2015
Introduce the Southeast Asian ChampionshipProduct launchBackground
As SPW expanded its live-event operation and international profile, it established a primary regional championship.
Action taken
The promotion inaugurated the Southeast Asian Championship, with Andruew Tang as the first champion.
Aftermath
The title became SPW’s principal championship and the basis for its regional competitive identity.
Recent events
- 2024
Da Butcherman and CK Vin win SPW championships[1]
Product generation
On 8 November 2024, Da Butcherman won the Southeast Asian Championship and CK Vin won the Singapore Championship.
- 2022
SPW returns to public live events with Homecoming[1]
Other
After a private migrant-worker event in April, SPW returned to public events with Homecoming in May, which sold out within days.
- 2022
SPW announces NBCB 24/7 Championship partnership[1]
M&A · Product launch
SPW partnered with Nothing But Cheese Burger to introduce a fifth title, initially presented as the NBCB Championship and a 24/7 championship.
- 2022
SPW celebrates its tenth anniversary[1]
Campaign
SPW X: Astronomical Anniversary featured returning international performers and the SPW debuts of Chris Brookes and Mei Suruga.
- 2020
SPW launches pandemic-era SPW Prove programming[1]
Product launch
During COVID-19 restrictions, SPW produced two seasons of SPW Prove to maintain wrestling content without its normal live-event schedule.
- 2019
Kenny Omega and Tajiri appear for SPW[1]
Other
SPW broadened its international profile through an appearance by Kenny Omega and a match involving Tajiri and Andruew Tang.
- 2018
SPW stages its first all-female event[1]
Product launch
Ladies Night featured an all-female card, with Riho versus Makoto in the main event.
- 2016
SPW adds national, women’s and tag team championships[1]
Product launch
The promotion expanded its championship structure with the Singapore, Queen of Asia and Southeast Asian Tag Team titles.
- 2015
Singapore Pro Wrestling establishes the Southeast Asian Championship[1]
Other
SPW introduced its primary regional championship, with Andruew Tang becoming the inaugural champion.
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