The Ring Post: Remembering Sweet Daddy Siki
Welcome to the first 2025 edition of The Ring Post!
This week, we bring you the latest wrestling results, important news, and must-watch videos from across the Mid-Atlantic. From thrilling matchups to breaking developments, we’ve got everything you need to stay updated. We also pay tribute to the legendary Sweet Daddy Siki, who recently passed away.
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This Weekend’s Results
AXW made its return to the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, PA, also on Saturday.
Awesome Championship Wrestling held its inaugural event in Poughkeepsie, NY, on the same day.
Federated Wrestling Alliance returned to action Sunday in Havre de Grace, MD.
The Latest News
It has been reported that MCW and VCW star Tim Spriggs is going on hiatus.
1CW Wrestling Dojo has announced its rebranding and changes in leadership.
Xcite Wrestling postponed an event in Binghamton, NY due to ticketing issues.
Must-See Videos
Sweet Daddy Siki, born Elkin James on June 16, 1933, in Montgomery, Texas, passed away on December 31, 2024, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, at the age of 91. He had been battling Alzheimer's disease in his later years.
Siki's passing has been met with tributes from the wrestling community. WWE acknowledged his death, stating, "WWE is saddened to learn that Elkin James, known to wrestling fans as Sweet Daddy Siki, passed away on December 31, 2024, at age 91."
All Elite Wrestling (AEW) also paid tribute, noting his contributions as a trainer to many hopeful wrestlers, including Adam Copeland and Christian Cage.
Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling, where Siki spent much of his career, referred to him as "a true Maple Leaf Wrestling ICON" and "one of our country's greatest entertainers."
WWE Superstar Natalya, granddaughter of Stu Hart, shared memories of Siki's time in Stampede Wrestling, highlighting the respect her grandfather had for him and acknowledging the barriers he broke in the 1960s and 1970s.
Sweet Daddy Siki's legacy as a pioneer in professional wrestling, both as a performer and trainer, continues to be honored by those who knew him and were influenced by his work.