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This week’s spotlight is on the Top 10 Pro Wrestlers Born in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a list that includes stars like Adam Cole, Shane Douglas, and WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle. These homegrown talents have made major impacts across multiple eras and promotions.
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Top 10 Pro Wrestlers Born in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has long been one of the most important states in the history of professional wrestling. From Pittsburgh’s gritty mat scene to Philadelphia’s revolutionary ECW era, the Keystone State has produced world champions, tag team icons, and innovators across generations. This week, we’re ranking the top 10 pro wrestlers actually born in Pennsylvania, factoring in national prominence, championships, and lasting legacy.
Top 10 Pro Wrestlers Born in Pennsylvania:
Kurt Angle – Olympic gold medalist and multiple-time world champion in WWE and TNA, widely considered one of the greatest wrestlers of all time.
Shane Douglas – The self-proclaimed "Franchise of ECW" and a four-time ECW World Champion who helped define the promotion's identity.
Big John Studd – A major star of the 1980s WWF boom, best remembered for feuding with Andre the Giant and winning the inaugural Royal Rumble.
Brian Knobbs – One half of the Nasty Boys tag team, Knobbs captured titles in both WWF and WCW during the height of their tag divisions.
Adam Cole – A modern standout who headlined in NXT as its longest-reigning champion before jumping to AEW as a main event player.
The Sandman – A five-time ECW World Champion and hardcore icon, known for his wild entrances and kendo stick beatdowns.
Stevie Richards – A versatile performer in ECW, WWE, and WCW, who played key roles in the bWo and Right to Censor factions.
Drew Gulak – A standout technician and former WWE Cruiserweight Champion with strong showings in both NXT and the main roster.
Jerry Sags – Alongside Knobbs in the Nasty Boys, Sags found tag team gold in both major promotions of the '90s.
Billy Kidman – Cruiserweight staple of WCW and WWE who also captured tag
team gold and later worked behind the scenes as a producer.