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· Bianca Gray
Dante Chen is the first Singaporean to ever wrestle in a WWE match
Dante Chen, whose real name is Sean Tan, is the first Singaporean to wrestle in a WWE match. A star is born: Tan, 25, made his WWE debut on Sept. 21 when he beat his opponent Trey Baxter, subsequently making him the first Singaporean wrestler to not only be a part of the WWE…
· Bryan Ke
WWE Star Asuka Recalls Racist Encounter at an Airport
Professional Japanese wrestler and WWE star Asuka expressed concerns about the surge of anti-Asian crimes happening in North America, recalling a racist incident she experienced at an airport in 2020. Racism: Speaking to ET Canada, Asuka, whose real name is Kanako Urai,…
· Ryan General
Even the WWE Can’t Tell Their Asian Wrestlers Apart
Asuka and Kairi Sane, the Japanese tag-team duo with the stereotypical-sounding name “Kabuki Warriors,” recently saw action during the Women’s Tag Team Title four-way on Raw. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WWEAsuka (@wwe_asuka) on Jul 31, 2019 at 2:28pm PDT
· Bryan Ke
Zeda Zhang Makes History as the First Female Asian American WWE Wrestler
Former model and singer Julia Ho, widely known by her ring name Zeda Zhang, kept her dream alive for years and became the first female Asian American wrestler for the WWE and all of Asia. Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, the 32-year-old fighter has become an icon to many…
· Bryan Ke
WWE Wrestler John Cena Officially Confirms He is Part of the BTS ARMY
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar John Cena has officially confirmed he is a fan of K-pop, stating for the record that he is part of the BTS ARMY! Cena made the epic confirmation during his recent talk with Metro UK for his 2018 American comedy movie “Blockers.”
· Laura Dang
Meet the First Chinese WWE Superstar
World Wrestling Entertainment is wooing China and it seems to be working. WWE, America’s popular wrestling entertainment company, is making moves on China after signing on its first Chinese pro-wrestler, Wang Bin, in June. The 22-year-old commenced training at the “performance…
· Laura Dang
John Cena Just Promoted WWE in Shanghai By Speaking Flawless Mandarin
John Cena, an American professional wrestler signed to World Wrestling Entertainment, recently gave a flawless three-minute speech in fluent Mandarin. Cena, 39, represented his company during the WWE press-conference in Shanghai, China on Thursday to announce a multi-year…
· Ryan General
Player 276 actor Christian Lagahit on his ‘surreal’ experience representing Filipinos in ‘Squid Game’
Some eagle-eyed Filipinos have spotted their “kababayan” playing a minor but significant role in the international phenomenon “Squid Game.” Meet Christian: Christian Lagahit, an English teacher and marketing consultant in South Korea, acted in several projects in the past before…
· Bryan Ke
John Cena cements his status as a BTS super ARMY by tweeting quote from RM’s UN speech
Professional wrestler-turned-actor and certified BTS ARMY member John Cena went viral after sharing a line from RM’s United Nations General Assembly speech to his millions of followers on Twitter. Viral quote: Cena, 44, received more than 74,000 retweets and over 196,000 likes…
· Bryan Ke
Rikishi, Samoan wrestling great, makes public emotional plea for help in his niece’s murder
The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) is offering a $50,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in the killing of 16-year-old Jaedah Tofaeono, the niece of WWE wrestler Rikishi. Rikishi makes a public plea: Professional wrestler, Rikishi, 55, whose…
· Thy Nguyen
Dave Bautista Proud of His AAPI Heritage, Says ‘Prejudice and Bigotry’ Are ‘Foreign’ to Him
“Guardians of the Galaxy” actor and former WWE star Dave Bautista spoke out on his pride in being Asian American and condemned anti-Asian violence. About the interview: Bautista, whose father is Filipino, said he was “very proud” and “vocal” about his Asian American heritage in…
· Bryan Ke
Album Highlighting Asian American History Released for AAPI Heritage Month
A hip-hop album that highlights Asian American history was released on May 7 for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. About the album: “Face Value” celebrated the Asian American community and shined a spotlight on the recent surge in anti-Asian hate crimes, according…
· Khanh Tran
9 Asian-Owned Businesses Have Their Windows Smashed in the Last 2 Weeks in Oregon
Many Asian-owned businesses in Portland, Oregon were vandalized and had windows smashed. In the last week of January, 13 businesses in the Jade District of East Portland were vandalized, according to Williamette Week.
· Carl Samson
Kimchi Company Co-Founder Fatally Stabbed in Portland Home
A man credited for popularizing kimchi in Portland, Oregon died after getting stabbed in his home over the weekend. Matthew “Matt” Choi, 33, was found wounded in his apartment at 300 Southeast 12th Ave. in the Buckman neighborhood on Sunday morning.
· Bryan Ke
‘Terrace House’ Star Hana Kimura Passes Away at 22 After Alleged Cyberbullying
Professional Japanese wrestler and star of Netflix’s “Terrace House,” Hana Kimura, has died at the age of 22. Kimura’s wrestling organization, Stardom Wrestling, confirmed the tragic news on Saturday, but no official details on the cause of ther death have been revealed,…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese Champion Zhang Weili Defends UFC Title After Destroying Opponent
Chinese mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Zhang Weili defended her title after winning a close fight against her Polish opponent Joanna Jedrzejczyk at the UFC 248 in Las Vegas. The 30-year-old Chinese fighter took the win via a split decision from the judges. According to Yahoo,…
· Ryan General
UFC Fighter Makes Racist Coronavirus Joke to Insult Chinese Champion
UFC fighter Joanna Jedrzejczyk has earned criticism online for an Instagram story that many found to be insensitive. The Polish fighter, who is set to face UFC strawweight champion Zhang Weili in March, made fun of her opponent by making a not-so-subtle reference to the…
· Ryan General
John Cena Geeks Out Over BTS on ‘The Late Late Show’
John Cena found himself geeking out over BTS during a recent appearance on “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” During the show’s episode on Wednesday, the WWE star-turned-actor was a guest along with actress January Jones.
· Carl Samson
EXO Member Chen Pens Letter Revealing Marriage to Pregnant Fiancée
EXO member Chen has announced his plan to marry his girlfriend in a handwritten letter to his fans on Monday. In his letter, Chen shared that he was nervous to break the news but he “couldn’t hold it any longer.”
· Editorial Staff
The Filipino Martial Artists Are Following in Manny Pacquiao’s Footsteps
Everyone on the planet knows Manny Pacquiao. The Filipino boxing legend has become much more than a boxer in his country and to his legion of fans across the world. Pacquiao’s greatness and moral qualities have made him an inspiration to many people. Among the people Pacquiao…