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Welcome to a fresh edition of The Ring Post – your weekly roundup of pro wrestling results, breaking stories, and must-see action from across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. This issue is packed with full event recaps, headline-making updates, and videos you won’t want to miss.

We're also unveiling something big: the debut of our exclusive rankings of the Top 75 Mid-Atlantic Wrestlers of All Time. From world champions to underground icons, this list honors the most influential and accomplished wrestlers ever born in the region. Later this week, all subscribers will receive the full countdown by email – but only the rankings from 66-75 will be viewable without a paid subscription. To unlock the entire list, you’ll need to upgrade to a paid subscription or start your free trial today.

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This Weekend’s Pro Wrestling Results

• Game Changer Wrestling held Run For It at Water Street Music Hall in Rochester, New York, on Sunday – click here to see the full results.

• Labor of Love held a show at Fan Expo Philadelphia 2025 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Sunday – view the match results now.

• Awesome Championship Wrestling held Aftershock: Battle For The Belts at the MJN Convention Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, on Saturday – check out everything that happened.

• Game Changer Wrestling held Big Time at the RJ Meyer Arena in Joppa, Maryland, on Saturday – see who came out on top.

• Labor of Love held two shows at Fan Expo Philadelphia 2025 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Saturday – click to read the full rundown.

• Mid-Atlantic Territory Wrestling held Fairground Fury at the Powhatan Fairgrounds in Powhatan, Virginia, on Saturday – read the full results here.

• Labor of Love held a show at Fan Expo Philadelphia 2025 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Friday – get the complete results.

• Empire State Wrestling held Brawlfest 2025 at RiverWorks in Buffalo, New York, on Friday – see what went down.

• Appalachian Championship Wrestling held There's No One Like You in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia, on Friday – click here for the full card and outcomes.

• Adrenaline Championship Wrestling held Brewery Brawl at Checkerspot Brewing Company in Baltimore, Maryland, on Friday – read the full breakdown.

• X Brand Wrestling held Jawnstown Massacre: No Ring Party in Horsham, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, with the event premiering on streaming platforms on Friday – see the match lineup and results.

• 880 Wrestling held Thursday Night Fights at The Shop in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Thursday – click here to find out what happened.

• Pure Pro Wrestling held an event in Ridgeway, Virginia, on Saturday, May 10, 2025 – check out the full match results.

The Latest News

• RVA Pro Wrestling returns to Hardywood Park Craft Brewery in Richmond, Virginia, this Wednesday for its ninth consecutive sold-out show – see the full event details for more information.

• Former WWE and AEW star Saraya, previously known as Paige, publicly addressed an unsettling incident at a fan signing where an individual attempted to kiss her without consent – read the full story for more.

• Atlantic All-Star Wrestling, an independent promotion based in New Jersey, has officially closed – see the full report for more details.

• Legendary wrestling commentator Jim Ross revealed he has been diagnosed with colon cancer and will undergo surgery – read more here.

• In a recent interview, Hulk Hogan speculated about fan boos, while columnist Kel Dansby argued he is avoiding accountability for past racist comments – click to read the column.

• Concerns have emerged over Sabu’s condition and performance during his final match, leading to renewed discussion about his health – get more details.

Must-See Videos

• Watch Post Game take on Jarett Diaz and O'Shay Edwards at FWA Dominion 3 – watch the full match now.

• From the WCW Vault: On the April 8, 1995 episode of WCW Saturday Night, Sting battled "Stunning" Steve Austin in a rare singles encounter – click to watch the full match.

• The latest episode of WDWA Frontline premiered on May 15, 2025 – see the episode here.

• Episode 15 of USW Justice aired on May 17, 2025 – watch the full episode now.

• MATW TV aired a new episode on May 13, 2025 – stream the episode here.

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Introducing the Top 75 Mid-Atlantic Wrestlers of All Time

The Mid-Atlantic has produced some of the iconic, influential, and decorated professional wrestlers in history. From world champions and technical pioneers to hardcore legends and groundbreaking personalities, the region’s legacy runs deep. To celebrate that rich history, we’ve compiled the definitive ranking of the Top 75 Pro Wrestlers born in the Mid-Atlantic. This list reflects a combination of star power, in-ring success, cultural impact, and lasting influence across generations.

The first requirement for inclusion is that a wrestler must have been born in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, or West Virginia. Rankings are then based on national prominence, career accomplishments, and historical impact. Wrestlers were evaluated on their in-ring ability, longevity, and influence, with added weight given to those who held major championships or made significant contributions to the industry’s growth. Hall of Fame inductees and era-defining figures ranked higher, while those with brief or less impactful runs were placed lower. The list also prioritizes singles success over tag team achievements to highlight individual legacy.

Later this week, we’ll be sending out the full countdown in a special email. Everyone will be able to view the bottom 10 wrestlers in the rankings for free, offering a preview of who made the cut and how the list begins to take shape. To see the complete Top 75, you’ll need to be a paid subscriber or start a free trial. This exclusive breakdown highlights the most influential wrestlers ever born in the Mid-Atlantic, and you don’t want to miss where your favorites landed.

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