The Ring Post: Top DC Wrestlers

Good evening!

Welcome to a special PM edition of The Ring Post, featuring this weekend’s pro wrestling results, the latest news stories, and great videos for you to check out.

In this edition, we’re spotlighting the Top 10 Pro Wrestlers Born in Washington, D.C., including Julio Dinero, Dave Bautista, Joe Turner, Henry O. Godwinn, and Abyss. We’ve got full results from events held across the region, plus updates on AEW in Baltimore, Cole Radrick’s injury, and Richmond’s growing wrestling scene.

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 you may have missed.

This Weekend's Results

• Federated Wrestling Alliance presented Dominion 5 in Havre de Grace, Maryland, this past Sunday – here are the results.

• Game Changer Wrestling hosted the Philly Special in Chester, Pennsylvania, which took place Sunday – check out the match results.

• Matt Pro Wrestling returned to Long Branch, New Jersey, with Rain Dance this past Saturday – full results from the event.

• Combat Zone Wrestling held Something’s Brewing in Croydon, Pennsylvania, which took place Saturday – results from the event.

• SVN Wrestling taped H8 Five Six in Philadelphia on Friday, March 29 – the show premiered online over the weekend - see the results here.

• 880 Wrestling presented Thursday Night Fights in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this past Thursday – here’s what went down.

• NCWA held its 13th Annual Ivan Koloff Tag Team Tournament in Clayton, North Carolina, on Saturday, March 29 – full tournament results here.

The Latest News

• AEW’s Meet & Feast is coming Tuesday to Jimmy’s Famous Seafood in Baltimore, featuring Mark Briscoe, Harley Cameron, and Adam Cole in support of Autism Acceptance Month – click here to learn more.

• Axios Richmond spotlights the city’s wrestling boom, with RVA Pro Wrestling leading the charge – see more at the link.

• Cole Radrick is out with a torn ACL; a GoFundMe has been launched to support his recovery – find out more at the link.

• A WrestleMania watch party is set for April 19–20 at Terrapin Station in College Park, sponsored by Docta D’s Wrestling Showcase– for details click here.

• WWE commentator Pat McAfee faces a lawsuit after airing a false claim about 18-year-old Mary Kate Cornett on his ESPN show – read more here.

• AEW needs seat fillers in Baltimore this Wednesday for its April 9 show – click here for more details.

Must-Watch Videos

• Relive Triple H vs. Batista from WrestleMania 21 – watch the match at the link.

• SVN Wrestling’s H8 Five Six event from March 29 is now online – stream the full event at the link.

• The April 3 episode of WDWA Frontline is now available – click here to watch the full show.

• The latest episode of MATW TV from April 3 has dropped – catch it here.

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D.C.’s Finest: The Top 10 Pro Wrestlers Born in the Nation’s Capital

Washington, D.C. may not have the pro wrestling footprint of cities like Philadelphia or Charlotte, but its contributions to the sport run deeper than most realize. From territory-era veterans to modern TV stars, D.C.-born wrestlers have held world championships, headlined major events, and helped shape wrestling history in their own eras. This week, we’re ranking the top 10 pro wrestlers born in the District.

Top 10 Pro Wrestlers Born in Washington, D.C.:

1. Dave Bautista – Six-time world champion in WWE and one of the biggest crossover stars in wrestling history, known worldwide for his roles in Guardians of the Galaxy and Dune.

2. Abyss (Chris Parks) – Hardcore legend and Impact Wrestling Hall of Famer, former TNA World Champion, and cornerstone of the promotion’s early identity.

3. Joe Turner – Early 20th-century wrestler and a pioneering D.C. promoter; established Turner's Arena, a vital venue for wrestling and boxing in the region.

4. Sonjay Dutt – Veteran of TNA’s X-Division with a 20+ year career; later transitioned into a key producer and manager in AEW and WWE.

5. Henry O. Godwinn (Mark Canterbury) – 1990s WWF tag team mainstay and former Tag Team Champion during the New Generation era.

6. Nyla Rose – AEW Women’s World Champion in 2020 and regular on national TV since the company’s inception, with multiple high-profile matches.

7. Trish Adora – Acclaimed independent wrestler and former Pan-Afrikan World Diaspora Champion; has appeared in AEW, ROH, and NJPW.

8. Porkchop Cash – Journeyman of the territorial era with runs in Mid-South, Memphis, and Georgia; respected brawler of the 1970s and ’80s.

9. Alex Riley (Kevin Kiley Jr.) – WWE midcarder known for his partnership with The Miz and a brief solo push; also worked as a commentator.

10. Julio Dinero – ECW competitor and later a TNA regular; known for his athleticism and work across numerous East Coast indies.