The Ring Post: Top 10 Wrestlers Born in NY

Happy Monday!

In this edition of The Ring Post, we’re spotlighting the Top 10 Pro Wrestlers Born in New York—including legends and modern standouts like Chris Jericho, Tazz, and Beth Phoenix. As always, we’ve got you covered with full results from a packed weekend of independent wrestling, breaking news updates from around the region, and a fresh batch of must-watch videos.

Thank you for reading and supporting independent wrestling coverage! Click the links below to view match results, watch new content, and catch up on everything happening in the Mid-Atlantic wrestling scene.

This Weekend’s Results

• MCW Pro Wrestling presented Spring Fever on Sunday at the North Point Flea Market in Dundalk, MD—view the match results here.

• Wrestle Cup 3, hosted by Labor Of Love and Sean Henderson Presents, took place on Sunday at the Old Pine Community Center in Philadelphia—view the full recap here.

• ECWA hosted its 2025 Super 8 tournament on Saturday, showcasing one of independent wrestling’s longest-running traditions—see the tournament results here.

• MCW Pro Wrestling kicked off its 2025 Spring Fever tour on Saturday at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department—read the full coverage here.

• H2O’s Reminisce event took place on Saturday at the H2O Wrestling Center in Williamstown, NJ, and streamed live on IWTV—catch all the details here.

• EWA's Sweet Sixteen 2025 event was held on Saturday at the Bel Air Armory in Bel Air, MD—read the complete results here.

• RVA Pro Wrestling returned to Hardywood Park Craft Brewery for a sold-out event on Friday—click here for the full results.

• ACW "Is Here To Show The World" took place on Friday at the Elks Lodge in Hagerstown, MD—check out the full event recap here.

• 880 Wrestling’s Thursday Night Fights occurred on Thursday at The Shop in Pittsburgh, PA—see the full results here.

• Virginia Championship Wrestling ran its event on Saturday, March 15, 2024 at Hampton High School in Hampton, VA—read the full results here.

The Latest News

• Independent wrestler Artist Artest, also known as Graham Michael, died while in the ring for a match with Xtreme Valley Wrestling in Ohio, becoming the second wrestler in as many weekends to die during a bout. Click here for the full story.

• Efforts are underway to support the family of Vince Steele following his unexpected death during a match earlier this month. For more information, click here.

• DMV Wrestling News has continued its investigative coverage of the independent scene, with Delmarva Wrestling Digest highlighted through recent incidents and prior reporting that led to state disciplinary action in Delaware. See the full news story at the link.

• A fan attacked a wrestler with a chair during a Delmarva Wrestling Digest event, adding to the promotion’s ongoing troubles. Click here for full details.

• Ronnie Dayvault Jr. publicly responded to allegations made by former Classic Pro Wrestling owners regarding his involvement with the promotion. Click here to read his full statement.

• Classic Pro Wrestling, based in Virginia, is now under the ownership of Ronnie Dayvault Jr., who recently confirmed he has taken over the promotion. Read more here.

• Industry veteran Kevin Kelly announced on March 22 that he plans to begin running his own professional wrestling events in Pennsylvania. Click here for the full announcement.

• Homicide wrestled his final match on Thursday, teaming with Bull James for a win at Outlaw Wrestling’s “End of an Era” event in Brooklyn. Full match recap available here.

• AEW Dynamite is set for April 30, 2025, at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, with a 7:30 PM ET start time. Get ticket and event info here.

• The Wrestling Universe store in Flushing, New York, has closed permanently, with a new location in the works. Click here for store update.

• Suplex Vintage Wrestling is closing its Philadelphia store on South Street after years of serving wrestling fans. See the full announcement here.

Must-Watch Videos

• Watch the full match as Zoey Cannon, “The Friggin’ Delight,” takes on WWE ID prospect Zayda Steel at Three Legacies Wrestling’s Cupid’s Arrow event—click here to watch.

• Click here to watch the March 20 episode of WDWA Frontline, featuring in-ring action and exclusive segments.

• Watch the latest edition of MATW TV from March 20, featuring a mix of matches and backstage interviews—click here to view the episode.

• Click here to watch Episode 7 of USW Justice from Saturday, March 22, featuring Killer Kylo in the main event and plenty of tension throughout the night.

• Watch John Cena’s blistering heel promo from WWE Raw in Brussels on Monday, March 17—click here to see the full segment from Forest National Arena.

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Top 10 Pro Wrestlers Born in New York

This is the next entry in our continuing series highlighting the Top 10 Pro Wrestlers Born in Each Mid-Atlantic State. We're focusing strictly on wrestlers who were actually born in each state, regardless of where they were raised or trained. Once we’ve covered all the states in the region, we’ll finish with an overall ranking of the Top 10 Wrestlers Born in the Mid-Atlantic Region as a whole.

1. Chris Jericho (Manhasset, NY)
   A global superstar and multiple-time world champion across WWE, AEW, WCW, and NJPW, Jericho is one of the most influential and adaptable performers in wrestling history.

2. Tazz (Brooklyn, NY)
   An ECW original known for his intense suplex-based style, Tazz held the ECW World Championship and later became a prominent commentator in WWE and AEW.

3. Tommy Dreamer (Yonkers, NY)
   The heart and soul of ECW, Dreamer is a hardcore icon who has remained a steady presence in WWE, Impact Wrestling, and the independent scene for over three decades.

4. Beth Phoenix (Elmira, NY)
   A WWE Hall of Famer and multi-time Women's Champion, Phoenix was a dominant force in the women’s division during the late 2000s and continues to contribute as a commentator.

5. Brodie Lee (Luke Harper) (Rochester, NY)
   A revered big man in WWE and AEW, Brodie Lee was the TNT Champion and respected as a powerful in-ring performer and locker room leader.

6. Matt Cardona (Zack Ryder) (Merrick, NY)
   Known for pioneering the wrestling social media boom as Zack Ryder in WWE, Cardona has reinvented himself as a top star on the independent scene and in multiple promotions.

7. Paul Heyman (Scarsdale, NY)
   While not a wrestler, Heyman’s legacy as the visionary behind ECW and his legendary managerial work in WWE make him one of the most influential minds in wrestling.

8. Jim Duggan (Glens Falls, NY)
   A patriotic fan favorite, Duggan won the first-ever Royal Rumble in 1988 and became one of the most recognizable personalities of the WWF's golden era.

9. Johnny Rodz (Brooklyn, NY)
   A mainstay of the WWWF and WWE Hall of Famer, Rodz is also a renowned trainer who helped shape the careers of several future stars.

10. Brian Myers (Curt Hawkins) (Glen Cove, NY)
    A respected veteran and former WWE Tag Team Champion, Myers has also made a name for himself as a trainer and fixture in Impact Wrestling and the indie circuit.