Going Ringside Ep. 187: Savio Vega The Puerto Rican pro wrestling legend joins the show
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Pro wrestling legend Savio Vega is our latest guest on Going Ringside. Vega became a famous name during WWE’s famed “Attitude Era”. He was one of the first wrestlers to test “Stone Cold” Steve Austin during Austin’s initial rise to fame.
We discuss his role in Austin’s build as well as how he’s become an iconic figure in his native Puerto Rico.
We also speak with Vega about working with music superstar Bad Bunny at a recent wrestling show.
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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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