The Ring Post: Top 10 Wrestlers Born in PA

Welcome to the latest edition of The Ring Post, your weekly roundup of pro wrestling results, news, and must-watch content from across the region and beyond.

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.

We’ve got full results from events held this past weekend across the region, plus a fresh batch of news updates and new content for you to check out.

Thank you for reading and supporting independent wrestling coverage. Click the links below to view match results, watch standout matches, and catch up on everything you may have missed.

Latest Results

• Ryse Wrestling held an event in Uniontown, Pennsylvania this past Saturday – see full results from the event.

• Mid-Atlantic Territory Wrestling was live in Yorktown, Virginia this past Saturday – click for complete match results.

• Wrestling in the USA and Labor of Love presented Rain or Shine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania this past Saturday – click to view the complete results.

• WDWA held its Holy Grail event in Ranson, West Virginia this past Saturday – see match outcomes and highlights here.

• AEW Dynamite took place in Baltimore, Maryland on April 9, 2025 – get the full results from this televised event.

• Pure Pro Wrestling held an event in Roanoke, Virginia on April 6, 2025 – check out what went down.

• Night 2 of Pure Pro Wrestling’s SuperClash XIII, titled Battle for the Band, was held in Rocky Mount, Virginia on April 5, 2025 – view the full results.

• Pure Pro Wrestling presented SuperClash XIII in Danville, Virginia on April 4, 2025 – see who came out on top.

The Latest News

• Jimmy’s Famous Seafood is hosting a special WrestleMania-themed edition of Wrestling Trivia Night on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 – click here to find out how to get tickets before they sell out.

• Linda McMahon is seeking to dismiss a federal lawsuit filed in Maryland that accuses her and other former WWF officials of enabling abuse – click the link to read the full story and legal update.

• In a story first reported by DMV Wrestling News, Midget Mayhem Wrestling is advertising a June 14 event in Newark, Delaware without a required public event permit – see the link for details on the ongoing violation.

Must-Watch Videos

• Kurt Angle battles Kane in a brutal clash from WrestleMania X8 – watch the full match now.

• Kamille and Natalia Markova go to war in a No Limits match from NWA 75 – click to watch this standout bout.

• Two Holy Grail Tournament qualifiers headline WDWA Frontline from April 10 – catch the full episode now.

• BT Windsor challenges Preston Quinn on the April 10 episode of MATW TV – don’t miss this championship showdown.

• Episode 10 of USW Justice delivers new action and rivalries – stream it in full right here.

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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:

1. Kurt Angle – Olympic gold medalist and multiple-time world champion in WWE and TNA, widely considered one of the greatest wrestlers of all time.

2. Shane Douglas – The self-proclaimed "Franchise of ECW" and a four-time ECW World Champion who helped define the promotion's identity.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Adam Cole – A modern standout who headlined in NXT as its longest-reigning champion before jumping to AEW as a main event player.

6. The Sandman – A five-time ECW World Champion and hardcore icon, known for his wild entrances and kendo stick beatdowns.

7. Stevie Richards – A versatile performer in ECW, WWE, and WCW, who played key roles in the bWo and Right to Censor factions.

8. Drew Gulak – A standout technician and former WWE Cruiserweight Champion with strong showings in both NXT and the main roster.

9. Jerry Sags – Alongside Knobbs in the Nasty Boys, Sags found tag team gold in both major promotions of the '90s.

10. Billy Kidman – Cruiserweight staple of WCW and WWE who also captured tag

    team gold and later worked behind the scenes as a producer.