The Ring Post: Remembering Dirty Money - 1 Year Later
Welcome to a new (slightly delayed) edition of The Ring Post – your weekly roundup of independent wrestling results, breaking news, and must-see action from across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond.
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the passing of “Dirty Money” Jermaine Robinson, a respected veteran of the regional scene whose legacy continues to resonate across independent wrestling.
This week’s edition features results from a packed weekend of shows, including title changes at multiple promotions, plus a quick look at the latest headlines and new video content now available to watch.
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This Weekend's Results
Pure Pro Wrestling held Wrestle Against Bullying at the Montvale Rec Club in Montvale, VA, on Saturday - click here to see all the results.
Pro Wrestling Magic showcased The Big Legursky at the Meadowlands YMCA in East Rutherford, NJ, on Saturday – click on the link to view the full results.
Battleground Championship Wrestling ran Original Sin at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, PA, on Saturday – see the link for the full rundown.
Create A Pro Wrestling hosted The Chosen Ones at All Sportz in Melville, NY, on Saturday – click here to read all the results.
Mega Pro Wrestling held Buck-Town Throwdown 2: The Return at The Event Center at Brushy Fork in Buckhannon, WV, on Saturday – follow the link for full match results.
The Latest News
Tina Mai shares valuable advice for aspiring wrestling photographers in her post Mai View from the Apron: Advice I Wish I Had – see the link to read more.
Xcite Wrestling’s Xcite United event, originally scheduled for Sunday, June 1 in Binghamton, has been officially postponed and rescheduled – follow the link for full details.
The Latest Videos
The May 29 episode of WDWA Frontline features three featured matchups from the promotion’s latest taping – click here to watch the full episode.
The reason today’s edition of The Ring Post is late has nothing to do with a busy weekend or a wrestling show. It’s because I’ve been sitting with this, trying to figure out how to put into words what it means to mark a year without Jermaine “Dirty Money” Robinson.
I still remember exactly where I was when I first heard the news. My daughter had just finished a lacrosse tournament, and we were making plans to take my wife out for her birthday dinner. Then I saw it, that Jermaine had apparently passed. It hit hard. It hit fast. And it came so soon after we lost Brandon Holman, which made it even harder to process. I just wasn’t ready.
Jermaine wasn’t just a name on a flyer. He was someone my daughter cared about too. There were times I’d be making plans to go to a wrestling show, and she’d be unsure about coming along. But all I had to say was, “Dirty Money will be there,” and she was in. Just like that. He made people want to be there. He made people feel welcome. He made them feel seen.
Since his passing, I’ve had the chance to get to know his wife Melissa, especially as I tried to help promote some of the fundraising efforts in his honor. And through that, I’ve seen just how much love surrounds his memory. He left behind a strong, caring family that continues to carry him with them.
I also spoke with “The Reason” Jonny Elliott last fall on my podcast, ahead of the Dirty Money Cup held by Virginia Championship Wrestling. He shared his memories of Jermaine and reflected on the impact Jermaine had on those who worked with him and knew him personally. You can listen to that conversation here.
Jermaine wasn’t just a wrestler. He was a good man. A warm presence. A friend. A husband. A father. Someone who made every room brighter just by walking into it.
Others saw it too. Brandon Scott wrote, "Every time you stepped in the ring you made magic... Nobody could match your charisma. I will miss your jokes, your laugh... and most of all, thank you for your friendship and making me better every time I was in the ring with you."
Ken Dixon called him a mentor and a brother, saying, "He taught me how to really listen to the crowd and how to make it fun. He was a professional in every sense of the word, and I’m better for knowing him."
Logan Easton LaRoux said, "There was no way to have a bad match with Dirty and no way to not feel like you’d had a f**ing match after wrestling him."*
Myles Hawkins said, "Thank you for being a mentor and a leader. You will be missed."
Keo Vandu remembered Jermaine’s big smile, goofy jokes, and post-show hugs, saying, "He always reminded us to have fun."
Greek God Papadon said, "Dirty Money was a great person in and out of the ring... Thank you for being my opponent and most importantly thank you for being my friend."
I only knew Jermaine as a fan. I wasn’t in the locker room, I didn’t share the road with him. So when it came time to write this, I wanted to focus on what the wrestlers who knew him best had to say, those who stood across from him in the ring and beside him backstage. But I still have my memories. There was a stretch where I saw him at almost every show I went to across multiple companies. And that was a lot of shows.
He wasn’t just popular with the fans who didn’t already know him. He had fans of his own, a group of loyal supporters who followed him from show to show, cheering him on no matter where he was booked. That doesn’t happen by accident. That happens when someone truly connects with people.
It’s been one year, and it still doesn’t feel real. He is missed. He is remembered. And he always will be.