Going Ringside Ep. 112: The Boogeyman One of the scariest characters in pro wrestling history joins the show
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – There are few wrestlers who legitimately terrify children.
At the top of that mountain is “The Boogeyman.” -- real name Marty Wright.
He became famous as the face-painted nightmare who actually eats worms in the wrestling ring.
He’s the latest guest on Going Ringside, and he’ll describe how the idea for The Boogeyman became a thing and the backstory of the worms.
It’s a must-watch interview.
Going Ringside News4JAX’s Scott Johnson shares interviews and insights on professional wrestling and its impact on Jacksonville.
Following that, we’ll be joined by R.J. Roman , who has made a name for himself on the show “American Ninja Warrior.”
He’s originally from Jacksonville and is now training at Hatchet Pro Wrestling in St. Augustine.
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About the Author Scott Johnson headshot
Scott is a multi-Emmy Award Winning Anchor and Reporter, who also hosts the “Going Ringside With The Local Station” Podcast. Scott has been a journalist for 25 years, covering stories including six presidential elections, multiple space shuttle launches and dozens of high-profile murder trials.
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