The Ring Post: Top 10 Wrestlers Born in VA

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This edition of The Ring Post highlights the top 10 wrestlers born in the Commonwealth of Virginia, including legendary stars like Magnum T.A., Mickie James, and Tony Atlas. Plus, we’ll catch you up on results from around the region, recent news updates, and the latest video highlights of pro wrestling.

We’re glad to have you along for the ride!

Recent Results

• Ryse Wrestling held the Ryse Tag Team Tournament 2025 on Saturday in Uniontown, Pennsylvania.

• MCW's 2025 Winter Blast tour stopped on Saturday in Frederick, Maryland.

• WWE SmackDown took place on Friday in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

• 880 Wrestling Thursday Night Fights took place on Thursday in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

• WWE Monday Night Raw took place on March 3, 2025, in Buffalo, New York.

• Maccabiah Mania III: The Last Hora took place on March 2, 2025, in Livingston, New Jersey.

• NWA/PROject codename: WRESTLING's NWA On Tour! event took place on March 2, 2025, in Wallington, New Jersey.

• A Pure Pro Wrestling event took place on March 1, 2025, in Rocky Mount, Virginia.

• Keep up with our updated results page here.

The Latest News

• WWE is having a massive week in the Northeast, with events spanning Buffalo, Philadelphia, and New York City, delivering action-packed shows across the region.

  • You can meet WWE Superstar Jey Uso today in Staten Island, New York.

  • WWE Monday Night Raw is tonight at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

  • WWE NXT Roadblock takes place Tuesday in New York City.

• L.A. Knight won the WWE United States Championship again on March 7, 2025, during Friday Night SmackDown.

• Lex Luger was named an inductee to the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025.

• WWE veteran Natalya is set to appear at the 2025 NWA Crockett Cup, which takes place on May 17 at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

• Keep up with our updated news page here.

Must-Watch Videos

• Hulk Hogan vs. Sting from Starrcade 1997 in Washington, DC is now available on WWE Vault’s new YouTube channel dedicated to WCW content.

• Hagerstown, MD native L.A. Knight's US Championship win over Shinsuke Nakamura took place on Friday, with highlights now available.

• Shawn Carlson vs. Tiberius Asante at FWA Dominion 3 took place on January 5, 2025, in Havre de Grace, Maryland.

• Maccabiah Mania 3 took place on March 2, 2025, in Livingston, New Jersey.

• The latest episode of WDWA Frontline premiered on March 6, 2025.

• The latest episode of MATW TV premiered on March 6, 2025, marking the beginning of the road to Scars and Stripes.

• Episode 5 of USW Justice premiered on March 8, 2025, featuring the one-year celebration of "Stunning" Adam Armstrong as USW Silver Screen Champion.

• Keep up with our updated videos page here.

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Top 10 Pro Wrestlers Born in Virginia

Virginia has produced some of the most influential and accomplished professional wrestlers in history, from world champions to industry pioneers. Whether dominating the ring, breaking barriers, or shaping the business behind the scenes, these wrestlers have left a lasting impact on the sport. This list ranks the top 10 wrestlers born in Virginia, considering their in-ring success, historical significance, and contributions to the industry.

1. Mickie James (Richmond, VA) – A multi-time WWE Women's Champion and TNA Knockouts Champion, James is one of the most accomplished and respected female wrestlers of all time.

2. Tony Atlas (Roanoke, VA) – A WWE Hall of Famer, Atlas was a dominant force in the 1970s and 1980s, known for his strength and as one of WWE's first Black Tag Team Champions.

3. Magnum T.A. (Chesapeake, VA) – One of the biggest rising stars of the 1980s, Magnum was considered a future world champion in NWA before a tragic car accident ended his in-ring career.

4. Luther Lindsay (Norfolk, VA) – A pioneer for Black wrestlers in the 1950s and 1960s, Lindsay was one of the first African American wrestlers to gain mainstream success in the U.S. and was highly respected by legends like Lou Thesz and Stu Hart.

5. Bob Roop (Blacksburg, VA) – A 1968 Olympic wrestler turned NWA and Mid-South Wrestling star, Roop was a respected technical wrestler and a major force in the territorial era.

6. Sailor Art Thomas (Cobham, VA) – A top star of the 1950s-1970s, Thomas was a well-known powerhouse wrestler and one of the early Black stars in professional wrestling.

7. Sonjay Dutt (Fairfax, VA) – A standout in TNA’s X-Division and a backstage producer for WWE, Impact, and AEW, Dutt has had a lasting impact on wrestling both in the ring and behind the scenes.

8. Brian Kendrick (Fairfax, VA) – A former WWE Cruiserweight Champion, Kendrick was known for his technical ability and longevity in the wrestling business.

9. Mark Fleming (Norfolk, VA) – A student of Lou Thesz, Fleming was a respected technical wrestler who had a strong career in Japan and the NWA.

10. Earl Hebner (Richmond, VA) – While not a wrestler, Hebner is one of the most well-known referees in history, famous for officiating some of wrestling’s biggest moments, including the "Montreal Screwjob."