WHERE LEGENDS COLLIDE: REYES, STRICKLAND, BUSTAMANTE & SOUQUET UNITE FOR WNT LEGENDS – 22–24 JANUARY, MANILA
The World Nineball Tour is thrilled to announce WNT Legends — a one-of-a-kind showcase uniting four of the greatest pool players of all time, live on Free to Air Channel One Sports and the Pilipinas Live app in the Philippines and worldwide on WNT TV. Celebrating the era that inspired The Color of Money, this special event honours the legends who helped define pool’s golden age.
Staged in partnership with Puyat Sports from 22–24 January 2026 in Manila, Philippines WNT Legends will feature a historic clash between four titans of the game:
- Efren “Bata” Reyes
- Earl “The Pearl” Strickland
- Francisco “Django” Bustamante
- Ralf “The Kaiser” Souquet
For the first time, these legendary names come together under the World Nineball Tour banner for a three-day spectacle designed to honour their legacy, rekindle iconic rivalries, and give fans an unforgettable look at the champions who defined an era — the very era that inspired The Color of Money and helped ignite pool’s global rise.
Broadcast live across the Philippines on One Sports and the Pilipinas Live App, WNT Legends will also be shown exclusively on WNT TV around the world in a first time a global PPV show, with full details on the venue, format, tickets and PPV information to be announced soon.
Efren Reyes said: “I never expected something like this to happen at this stage of my career. To play again in front of the Filipino fans, with my friends and rivals from all over the world, is very special. This event will be full of memories — old ones and new ones — and I’m excited to be part of it.”
Francisco Bustamante commented: “Manila has always been the heart of my pool journey. To compete in an event that celebrates our history, our battles, and what we’ve brought to the sport — it’s an honour. The fans will love this. It will feel like the old days again.”
Earl Strickland said: “I’ve played these guys for decades, and every match has a story. This is a chance to show the world what real legends look like — the intensity, the skill, the personality. I’m coming to Manila ready to put on a show.”
Ralf Souquet added: “The four of us have shared so many incredible moments in this sport, and to reunite for an event of this magnitude is something truly unique. I’m grateful for the invitation and excited to compete once again at the highest level, in front of fans who appreciate the history of the game.”
Mr Aristeo “Putch” Puyat, said: “This is a proud moment for Philippine billiards. To host an event that brings together these legendary champions is something fans here have dreamed of for many years. Efren and Django are icons in our country, and Earl and Ralf are giants of the global game. WNT Legends will be a celebration of history, respect, and the magic of pool — all happening right here in Manila.”
Full broadcast timings, format information, and event scheduling will follow soon — but one thing is certain: WNT Legends will be a celebration of greatness unlike anything the sport has seen.
