The Ring Post: Wrestling Mourns Jaka
Your weekly mix of results, video, history, and features from across wrestling
Good morning, and welcome to this week’s edition of The Ring Post!
There’s a lot to cover, from big news in AEW and across the independent scene, to results from a packed slate of shows. We’ve also got a steel cage showdown in the Video of the Week, a look back in wrestling history, and a feature remembering one of the most respected figures in independent wrestling.
Keep scrolling for the latest news, results, video highlights, premium history content, and more.
The Latest News
AEW wraps up its Philadelphia residency with Dynamite and Collision this Wednesday and Thursday at the 2300 Arena – see what’s planned.
Ground Zero Wrestling brings The Dunn & Marcos Cup to the Rochester Fringe Festival – catch the lineup.
DMV Wrestling News marks its 3-year anniversary this month with special merchandise deals and a 30-day free trial for premium access – celebrate with us.
WPMT Fox 43 covered 3 Legacies Wrestling’s Red Rose Rumble at Penn Medicine Park in Lancaster – see the coverage.
HBO Max will begin streaming live pay-per-view events from All Elite Wrestling in September – read the announcement.
Pro Wrestling R’s Most Wanted event in Gloucester City, New Jersey, scheduled for this past Sunday, was postponed – get the details.
Recent Results
Pro Wrestling Entertainment (PWE) presented Hoagie Throwdown on Sunday at Other Half Brewing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – see the results.
Create A Pro (CAP) presented Til Death Do Us Part on Sunday in Lynbrook, New York – see what went down.
Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW) delivered Tournament Of Death 22 on Saturday at Markland's Little Acres in Townsend, Delaware – see what went down.
All Elite Wrestling (AEW) presented Collision on Saturday at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – get the full recap.
Three Legacies Wrestling (3LW) showcased Red Rose Rumble 3 on Saturday at Penn Medicine Park in Lancaster, Pennsylvania – read the highlights.
Matt Pro Wrestling (MPW) ran Encore on Friday at the Mantoloking Road Playhouse in Brick, New Jersey – see the full results.
Severe Violent Nature (SVN) held Violent Nature on Friday at the Knights Of Columbus in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey – read the recap.
House of Glory Wrestling (HOG) presented HOG Philadelphia on Thursday in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – see the results.
AEW aired Dynamite on Wednesday at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – see the full results.
Pure Pro Wrestling (PPW) staged an event on Monday, September 1, 2025, at the Jackson River Sports Complex in Covington, Virginia, as part of the Alleghany County Labor Day Celebration – see what went down.
Labor Of Love (LOL) put on Witness on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at National Mechanics in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – see the full recap.
AEW presented Collision on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – read the highlights.
Video of the Week
Voltage Wrestling presented Inside A Steel Cage on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Vanish Hall in Boonsboro, Maryland. Country Club (Hoss Hagood and LK) battled Partners in Pain (Austin Blackthorn and Killer Kylo, with Johnathan Cross) inside a steel cage.
Premium Recap
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Today in Pro Wrestling History (9/1–9/7): This week’s entries revisit classic moments - from Jim Crockett Promotions in Norfolk (1983) and Richmond (1987), to WWWF at Madison Square Garden (1972 and 1975), WWF in Jacobstown (1980), and WWE live events in Rochester (2008) and Salisbury (2014). Click through to explore the full archive.
Remembering Jonathan “Jaka” Echeverria
This week, the wrestling community mourns the passing of Jaka (Jonathan Echevarria) at age 39, following a heart attack that had placed him in critical condition in the ICU. A beloved figure across the independent circuit, Jaka debuted in 2007 and became a core member of Beyond Wrestling’s Team Pazuzu, alongside Mike Santana and Ortiz. He twice held the EVOLVE Tag Team Championship with Chris Dickinson, defended those titles at WrestleMania Axxess in 2018, and later appeared on AEW Dark: Elevation in 2021. His career also spanned Chikara, AIW, JAPW, GCW, CZW, Progress Wrestling, and other promotions.
Beyond Wrestling’s tribute—“The original Ace. RIP Jaka.”—and Mike Santana’s emotional reaction—“Truly GUTTED”—underscore how deeply he was respected both in the ring and among peers.
Earlier this month, his sister Annette Rivera launched a GoFundMe to help with hospital bills and recovery costs. As the wrestling community continues to rally behind his family during this difficult time, fans and friends are encouraged to contribute.
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