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Going Ringside Ep. 92: Kane returns
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 92: Kane returnsGlenn Jacobs, aka Kane, is back with a newsworthy episode. The mayor from Tennessee has political advice for The Rock, tells us the backstory of his video with Undertaker and now President-elect Donald Trump and will respond to the controversial indy wrestler Cokane. We're also joined by former AEW star Allie "The Bunny."
The fascinating story of wrestling star Allie aka ‘The Bunny’
Read full article: The fascinating story of wrestling star Allie aka ‘The Bunny’On episode 92 of Going Ringside, we're joined by former AEW star Allie who fans knew as "The Bunny." She shares what's going on in her life since leaving the Jacksonville-based promotion.
Going Ringside Ep. 91: Will the Democrats draft Dwayne Johnson to run in 2028?
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 91: Will the Democrats draft Dwayne Johnson to run in 2028?In this episode we discuss whether Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is the best option for Democrats to run for president in 2028. We also discuss whether three former WWE stars could wind up working in the White House next year.
Going Ringside Ep. 90: Bill Goldberg
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 90: Bill GoldbergOne of the most popular wrestlers of all time is on the show. Bill Goldberg is here! We caught up with the former WCW sensation and longtime WWE superstar when he was being inducted into the Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame for his college football career. We discuss Goldberg's time in football, wrestling and his future with WWE in this interview.
Going Ringside Ep. 89: Shawn Michaels
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 89: Shawn MichaelsSome say he's the greatest of all time and HBK is our guest on Going Ringside this week. We sit down with Shawn Michaels to discuss his career and role overseeing NXT. Host Scott Johnson will ask him what it's like to be the former anti-authority bad boy who's now the boss of the hit show NXT, which airs on CW. We're also joined by one of his up-and-coming stars, Tank Ledger.
Going Ringside Ep. 88: Dave Bautista & Undertaker dominate presidential race dialogue
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 88: Dave Bautista & Undertaker dominate presidential race dialogueThe political world was rocked when two former pro wrestling stars took over the national dialogue. Dave Bautista, an outspoken Kamala Harris supporter, and The Undertaker, an outspoken Donald Trump supporter, once faced off in the ring. Now, they're facing off over the race for president. We break down the intense drama in this latest convergence of politics and pro wrestling. Victoria Crawford is also back to discuss her upcoming match with wrestling star Jordynne Grace.
Going Ringside Ep. 87: Spokesperson for Vince McMahon's accuser
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 87: Spokesperson for Vince McMahon's accuserOn this episode, we are joined by the spokesperson for Vince McMahon's accuser, Janel Grant. The former WWE owner is under investigation by the Department of Justice following allegations of sexual impropriety while he was running WWE. In this in-depth interview, we touch on everything from non-disclosure agreements signed by WWE employees to whether high-profile stars could be called to testify to whether the presidential election could impact the case.
Going Ringside Ep. 86: Oba Femi and Lola Vice
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 86: Oba Femi and Lola ViceNXT continues its invasion of Going Ringside on this episode where we're joined by NXT North American Champ Oba Femi and breakout star Lola Vice. The two are here to discuss NXT's new home on CW Network and what's next for them in their respective booming careers. And following those interviews, we'll also review the new NetFlix docuseries on Vince McMahon with Victoria Crawford.
Going Ringside Ep. 85: Roxanne Perez and Kelani Jordan
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 85: Roxanne Perez and Kelani JordanThis is an episode of champions as we welcome NXT Champion Roxanne Perez and NXT North American Champion Kelani Jordan to the show. The two stars are here to talk about NXT's new home on the CW Network and their respective careers.
Going Ringside Ep. 84: Ethan Page and Trick Williams
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 84: Ethan Page and Trick WilliamsThe Champion and Challenger are both on this episode to discuss their upcoming match on the debut of NXT on CW October 1st. Page came into NXT and quickly shot to the top winning the title. But the fans are behind Williams, we'll discuss whether he can topple the champ in Chicago.
Going Ringside Ep. 83: Tony Khan
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 83: Tony KhanOn this episode we are joined by AEW owner Tony Khan, who joins us to discuss the recent NFL Films documentary about him that came out this week. It showed a day in his life and how he straddles the two worlds of pro football and pro wrestling. Khan shares how his father, Jaguars owner Shad Khan, feels about his venture into pro wrestling and also discusses some major shows coming in the next two weeks for AEW.
Going Ringside Ep. 82: Bianca Belair and Montez Ford
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 82: Bianca Belair and Montez FordOn this episode of Going Ringside we're joined by the most popular couple in all of pro wrestling: Bianca Belair and Montez Ford. The couple met up with Host Scott Johnson at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando to discuss the changing media landscape, which includes NXT debuting on CW on Oct. 1.
Going Ringside Ep. 81: Matt Riddle on life after WWE, wrestlers who really don’t like him
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 81: Matt Riddle on life after WWE, wrestlers who really don’t like himOn this episode of Going Ringside we are joined by a wrestler (and ex-MMA fighter) Matt Riddle. Riddle has courted headlines in and out of the ring over the past year as he left WWE. In this episode he'll discuss what's happening in his life right now, his youngest child being born and some wrestlers who legitimately don't like him. Victoria Crawford (formerly Alicia Fox in WWE) is also back to discuss the latest headlines in the wrestling world.
Going Ringside Ep. 80: Ron Simmons
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 80: Ron SimmonsOn this episode, we're joined by not only one of the greatest wrestlers of all time but also one of the greatest college football players ever: Ron Simmons. The FSU legend and first Black world champion in WCW in the early 90s is here to discuss his legendary career. He offers his opinions from FSU being left out of last year's college football playoffs to the scary toughness of Mark Henry to an agreement he had with Van Vader to literally beat on each other in the ring.
Going Ringside Ep. 79: The cast of the hit Netflix show ‘Wrestlers’
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 79: The cast of the hit Netflix show ‘Wrestlers’This week legendary wrestler Al Snow joins the podcast with students he's training at Ohio Valley Wrestling (WWE's Developmental Territory) to discuss being featured in the hit Netflix series "Wrestlers"
Going Ringside Ep. 78: Matt & Jeff Hardy
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 78: Matt & Jeff HardyOn this episode we're joined by arguably one of the greatest tag teams ever who have transformed into two of the greatest singles wrestlers ever: Matt and Jeff Hardy. Host Scott Johnson moderates a panel with the two brothers as they discuss their iconic careers that have spanned four decades.
Going Ringside Ep. 77: Democrats respond to Hulk Hogan with Jesse Ventura
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 77: Democrats respond to Hulk Hogan with Jesse VenturaOn this episode we look into former Minnesota and WWF Color Commentator Jesse Ventura endorsing the Harris/Walz Presidential ticket. This comes weeks after Hulk Hogan spoke out endorsing President Trump. Ventura and Hogan have been rivals since the two started their respective wrestling careers more than 40 years ago. A look at what this means for wrestling and politics.
Going Ringside Ep. 76: Victoria Crawford aka Alicia Fox also Kevin Nash responds to Scott Johnson
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 76: Victoria Crawford aka Alicia Fox also Kevin Nash responds to Scott JohnsonOn this episode we're talking to Victoria Crawford who spent almost two decades in WWE. Crawford is from Northeast Florida and has a new venture designed to help up-and-coming wrestlers on the independent circuit. Also, we'll tell the backstory of Kevin Nash responding to Going Ringside host Scott Johnson over a video about the Democratic National Convention.
Going Ringside Ep. 75: Kane aka Mayor Glenn Jacobs
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 75: Kane aka Mayor Glenn JacobsOn this episode, we're joined by former WWE Superstar Kane. Today people know him by his real name, Glenn Jacobs. He's the current mayor of Knox County, Tennessee. On this episode, we talk to Jacobs about his initial start under the character Kane, where he portrayed the brother of the Undertaker and his venture into politics.
Going Ringside Ep. 74: How the RNC turned into a wrestling show
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 74: How the RNC turned into a wrestling showOn this episode, we document how the Republican National Convention turned into an event where the primary focus of the final night was pro wrestling and UFC. The history between former President Donald Trump and these worlds is so strong that this happened. We also discuss how Going Ringside may have played a role in the speaker selection for the RNC.
Going Ringside Ep. 71: Eric Bischoff
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 71: Eric BischoffOn this episode of Going Ringside we're joined by arguably one of the most controversial figures ever in the history of pro wrestling: Eric Bischoff. Bischoff changed the industry in the mid-1990's when he took a fledgling World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and made it global juggernaut that almost put WWE out of business. In this must-watch interview we discuss the decision to make Hulk Hogan a "heel", why WCW Nitro became a success and his thoughts on Jacksonville-based All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
Going Ringside Ep. 70: JoJo Offerman, Bray Wyatt’s fiancée
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 70: JoJo Offerman, Bray Wyatt’s fiancéeOn this episode of Going Ringside we're joined by JoJo Offerman. A former WWE announcer and the fiancée of Bray Wyatt (real name Windham Rotunda). Wyatt unexpectedly passed away last summer at the young age of 36. In this interview, Offerman discusses life now and what it's like raising their two children without him.
Going Ringside Ep. 69: Trish Stratus & Lita
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 69: Trish Stratus & LitaOn this episode of Going Ringside we're joined by arguably the two greatest female wrestlers in history. Trish Stratus & Lita. Kind of like "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and The Rock or Andre The Giant and Hulk Hogan, Trish and Lita's rivarly is legendary. The two sit down with host Scott Johnson to discuss their careers.
Going Ringside Ep. 68: Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 68: Jerry ‘The King’ LawlerOn this episode we're joined by arguably the greatest color commentator in pro wrestling history. That would of course be Jerry "The King" Lawler. Alongside Jim Ross Lawler became one half of WWE's iconic broadcasting duo during the company's peak. And that was after a legendary in-ring career where he faced all the greats and made the nation take note of him following the famous altercation with Andy Kaufman on the David Letterman show.
Going Ringside Ep. 67: Booker T joins us at River City Wrestling Con
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 67: Booker T joins us at River City Wrestling ConOn this special on-location episode of Going Ringside, we're joined by one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, Booker T. The WWE legend and current NXT color commentator discusses everything from the current crop of WWE stars to starting alongside his brother on the tag team Harlem Heat.
Going Ringside Ep. 66: River City Wrestling Con preview
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 66: River City Wrestling Con previewOn this episode of Going Ringside we preview the biggest wrestling fan event in Florida all year: River City Wrestling Con, which is slated to bring in the biggest wrestling stars on the planet to World Golf Village on June 8-9. Also on this episode, we talk to the family of a journeyman boxer who was trained by Muhammad Ali and just passed away.
Body camera video shows arrest of WWE wrestler Liv Morgan during Florida traffic stop
Read full article: Body camera video shows arrest of WWE wrestler Liv Morgan during Florida traffic stopBody camera video released on Wednesday shows the arrest of WWE star Liv Morgan, whose real name is Gionna Daddio.
Going Ringside Ep. 65: The Billy Jack Haynes murder case
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 65: The Billy Jack Haynes murder caseIn this episode, we discuss the tragic murder charge filed against former WWF star Billy Jack Haynes. Haynes was arrested in February in connection with the murder of his wife. In this episode, we're joined by a veteran journalist from the Portland, Oregon, area who's covered the Haynes case. We also analyze the latest on the legal front in the prosecution of the longtime wrestler.
Going Ringside Ep. 64: WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 64: WWE Hall of Famer Teddy LongOn this episode of Going Ringside we're joined by wrestling legend Teddy Long. The former WWE Smackdown General Manager has a lot of stories to tell from working with The Undertaker for decades to other stars like John Cena, Batista and what it was like working for Vince McMahon.
Going Ringside Ep. 63: Austin Theory & Grayson Waller invade
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 63: Austin Theory & Grayson Waller invadeOn this episode of Going Ringside we're joined by the hottest tag team on Earth, A-Town Down Under. Austin Theory and Grayson Waller are in studio. In this must-watch interview they'll discuss everything from heat with the Rock to hanging out with Logan Paul
Going Ringside goes LIVE at VyStar Arena for WWE Smackdown
Read full article: Going Ringside goes LIVE at VyStar Arena for WWE SmackdownYou won’t want to miss the star-studded Live episode of Going Ringside at WWE Smackdown this Friday. Host Scott Johnson will gather among the fans outside the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena starting at 7pm.
Going Ringside Ep. 62: Montez Ford and rare interview with trainer of Cena/Lesnar/Orton/Batista
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 62: Montez Ford and rare interview with trainer of Cena/Lesnar/Orton/BatistaOn this packed episode of Going Ringside we're joined by WWE star Montez Ford who's also married to Bianca Belair. We'll also announce the winner of our Smackdown Ticket giveaway contest. And we also catch up with "Nightmare" Danny Davis who trained stars like John Cena, Brock Lesnar, Randy Orton and Batista.
‘Never Visit This Place!’: Wrestling legend Ric Flair bashes Gainesville restaurant, claims he was kicked out
Read full article: ‘Never Visit This Place!’: Wrestling legend Ric Flair bashes Gainesville restaurant, claims he was kicked outLegendary pro wrestler Ric Flair claimed he was kicked out of a Gainesville restaurant over the weekend after attending graduation ceremonies at the University of Florida.
Going Ringside Ep. 61: Big Vito is back & Tony Khan’s interesting week
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 61: Big Vito is back & Tony Khan’s interesting weekOn this episode of Going Ringside we're joined by legendary wrestler Big Vito who has been out of the industry for several years but is coming back to wrestling. In this episode you'll hear his very personal reason for coming back and where he wants to go. Also we explore AEW owner Tony Khan's interesting week from taking his first bump in the ring to wearing a neck brace at the NFL Draft to calling WWE the "Harvey Weinstein" of pro wrestling
Heated filings in the Vince McMahon sex trafficking case
Read full article: Heated filings in the Vince McMahon sex trafficking caseThe former World Wrestling Entertainment owner and his accuser have both filed motions in Federal Court in the past week. McMahon claims Janel Grant's lawsuit is "salacious, false and defamatory" while Grant responds he's trying to "harass and intimidate his longtime victim".
Going Ringside Ep. 60: Swerve Strickland, NEW AEW champion returns
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 60: Swerve Strickland, NEW AEW champion returnsOn this episode of Going Ringside the NEW AEW world champion Swerve Strickland returns. Fresh off his win over Samoa Joe at AEW Dynasty, the company's first African American champion has big plans. Also, on this episode we're joined by Lorenzo "The Juggernaut" Hunt who's also a world champion in bare knuckle fighting. He has a big fight in Los Angeles this weekend.
Going Ringside Ep. 59: Grayson Waller & ‘The Unbreakable Bunch’ movie
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 59: Grayson Waller & ‘The Unbreakable Bunch’ movieOn this packed episode of "Going Ringside," we talk to WWE Smackdown Tag Team Champion Grayson Waller and the producers of the new "The Unbreakable Bunch" movie, which stars numerous former WCW stars.
Going Ringside Ep. 57: Shad Gaspard's heroic life and death
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 57: Shad Gaspard's heroic life and deathIn this episode we detail the heroic life and death of WWE Hall of Famer Shad Gaspard. Gaspard died while trying to rescue his son in the Pacific Ocean. On April 20th The Shad Gaspard Memorial Cup Tournament is being held in Jacksonville. We interview his former tag-team partner JTG and the tournament organizer Elijah Burke.
Going Ringside Ep. 56: WWE Superstar Naomi
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 56: WWE Superstar NaomiOn this episode of Going Ringside we're joined by WWE superstar Naomi. She is one of the stars coming to Jacksonville for Smackdown on May 12th. In this interview we touch on her return to WWE after several years at the Royal Rumble. Naomi will also discuss the addition of Jade Cargill to the roster and her current feud with Damage Control. Naomi will also talk about the tense relationship among the Bloodline being that she's married to Jimmy Uso and he's on track to face his twin brother Jey at WrestleMania
Going Ringside Ep. 55: Macho Men invade
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 55: Macho Men invadeOn this jam-packed episode of Going Ringside we're invaded by the largest collection of professional Macho Man Randy Savage impersonators ever recorded. We're also joined by a New York Post columnist and by author Jeremy Housewright.
Going Ringside Ep. 54: From mid-card to megastar, the story of Brutus Beefcake
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 54: From mid-card to megastar, the story of Brutus BeefcakeOn this episode of Going Ringside we sit down with wrestling legend Brutus Beefcake. He had multiple gimmicks over the decades but the one he was most famous for was "The Barber". It's a gimmick he will tell you was not designed to succeed, but he made it a success. And he became one of WWF's biggest stars in its Golden Age. We also talk to him about his time moving onto World Championship Wrestling and what he does now with his life as Commissioner of Boca Raton Championship Wrestling. We also have an interview a Jacksonville man who's confined to a wheelchair but still has dreams of becoming a pro wrestler.
Going Ringside Ep. 53: The final days of Andre The Giant
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 53: The final days of Andre The GiantIn this episode of Going Ringside we explore the end of Andre The Giant's life. Andre Roussimoff passed away at the relatively young age of 46 in 1993. His gigantism (acromegaly) played a substantial role in his failing health. We speak with a doctor about how that affected his life and if things could have been different if he had better medical care as a young man. We also explore how Andre was able to consume so much alcohol. At the end of the episode we also will have a WrestleMania 40 preview with Internet wrestling host "The Masked Hope"
Going Ringside Ep. 52: Remembering Ole Anderson & Virgil
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 52: Remembering Ole Anderson & VirgilThe two well known wrestlers who were at their respective peaks in 1980's & 1990's both passed away last week. In this episode we look back at their unique careers and impact on pro wrestling.
Going Ringside Ep. 51: Major pro wrestling school opens in Florida
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 51: Major pro wrestling school opens in FloridaA new school that teaches the art of pro wrestling has opened in St. Augustine. Hatchet Pro Wrestling is operated by world famous wrestler Sam Shaw who wrestles in WWE under the name Dexter Lumis.
Former WWE Hall of Famer ‘Sunny’ moved to controversial prison in Ocala nearly 3 months after 17 year sentencing
Read full article: Former WWE Hall of Famer ‘Sunny’ moved to controversial prison in Ocala nearly 3 months after 17 year sentencingFormer WWE Hall of Famer Tammy Sytch, 52, who was sentenced to more than 17 years in prison for a fatal DUI crash in 2022 has been moved from a detention center to the Lowell Correctional Institution in Ocala.
Going Ringside Ep. 50: Haku, ‘The baddest man on the planet’
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 50: Haku, ‘The baddest man on the planet’On this episode of Going Ringside we're joined by the legendary wrestler Haku AKA Meng. Widely considered the legitimate toughest pro wrestler of all time (in real life). He's also considered a member of the famed Anoa'i family and called "Uncle Tonga" by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
Major law firm looking for more victims in the Vince McMahon scandal
Read full article: Major law firm looking for more victims in the Vince McMahon scandalMajor Chicago law firm is seeking more potential victims in the Vince McMahon case. McMahon resigned from his former company WWE a few weeks ago following allegations of sex trafficking by a former employee.
Going Ringside Ep. 49: Rock/Cody explodes and Billy Jack Haynes accused of murder
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 49: Rock/Cody explodes and Billy Jack Haynes accused of murderOn this episode of Going Ringside we discuss two major headlines in the past week. One includes the massive controversy surrounding the WrestleMania main event with The Rock, Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns. We also discuss news that wrestling legend Billy Jack Haynes has been arrested and accused of killing his wife.
Could Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce get involved in WWE after the Super Bowl?
Read full article: Could Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce get involved in WWE after the Super Bowl?Late last year a WWE star challenged Kelce to a fight after he called Swift a "6". Kelce never publicly responded. In the weeks leading up to the "Super Bowl" of wrestling WrestleMania, that world will be watching whether Kelce and Swift have an interest.
Going Ringside Ep. 48: Feds now investigating Vince McMahon
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 48: Feds now investigating Vince McMahonFollowing stunning allegations of sex trafficking leveled against the former WWE owner, now reports surface that the Federal Government is investigating Vince McMahon.
Should Cody Rhodes finish the story at WrestleMania?
Read full article: Should Cody Rhodes finish the story at WrestleMania?During the Friday Night Smackdown segment, Rhodes briefly mentioned that his match with Roman Reigns may not be at WrestleMania, shortly before the music hit for Movie Star and WWE Legend "The Rock."
Going Ringside Ep. 47: The Vince McMahon sex trafficking lawsuit
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 47: The Vince McMahon sex trafficking lawsuitIn this episode we break down the lawsuit that alleges sex trafficking against former WWE owner Vince McMahon that led to his resignation last Friday. We analyze the civil suit with a veteran defense attorney as well as a capital management expert. We also look at whether McMahon or anyone else could face a criminal investigation for the accusations that he says are "baseless". The implications for WWE and its parent company TKO are enormous.
Going Ringside Ep. 46: Eddie Kingston unfiltered
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 46: Eddie Kingston unfilteredThe man who has become a major star but only considers himself "just a wrestler" opens up on the Going Ringside Podcast. In this episode the AEW star who holds championships all over the globe discusses why he got into the business, real life heat with star Bryan Danielson and his uneasiness with fame.
Northeast Florida’s newest Pro Wrestling School opens this week in St. Augustine
Read full article: Northeast Florida’s newest Pro Wrestling School opens this week in St. AugustinePro wrestler Sam Shaw (known in WWE as Dexter Lumis) is opening the new wrestling school on Tuesday in St. Augustine. It will be the first such school in Northeast Florida and will train students who want to enter the unique world of pro wrestling.
Going Ringside teams with River City Wrestling Con for major announcement
Read full article: Going Ringside teams with River City Wrestling Con for major announcementOn Friday night, The Going Ringside Podcast is teaming up with River City Wrestling Con for a major announcement concerning its event in June. The live press conference will be held at World Golf Village and streamed live on News4JAX.com, News4Jax+ and the News4JAX YouTube Channel.
Going Ringside teams with River City Wrestling Con for major announcement
Read full article: Going Ringside teams with River City Wrestling Con for major announcementLive press conference streamed on Going Ringside Friday Night at 7p.m. to announce major wrestling stars coming to Northeast Florida over the summer
Report: Hulk Hogan helped rescue teen following Florida car crash
Read full article: Report: Hulk Hogan helped rescue teen following Florida car crashPro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, whose given name is Terry Bollea, helped rescue a 17-year-old girl following a car crash near where he lives in Florida, according to reports.
Going Ringside Ep. 45: AEW Owner Tony Khan
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 45: AEW Owner Tony KhanOn this special episode of Going Ringside we're joined by AEW owner Tony Khan. In this episode we discuss several important issues in the wrestling world right now including AEW's longterm plans, the status of former Champion MJF and how they acquired "The Rated R Superstar" Adam Copeland. We also discuss the importance of Jacksonville to their business as the promotion returns home to Daily's Place January 10th.
Going Ringside Ep. 44: The tragic tale of the Von Erich Family
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 44: The tragic tale of the Von Erich FamilyFollowing the release of the new major motion picture "Iron Claw" which chronicles the story of the Von Erich family we look at the family's tragic history. Family patriarch and legendary wrestling promoter Fritz Von Erich lost 5 of his 6 children before his death to things like suicide and drowning. Many of his children were extremely popular and famous wrestlers. This is their story.
Going Ringside Ep. 43: The Dudley Boyz
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 43: The Dudley BoyzOn this episode of Going Ringside, we're joined by D-Von Dudley. He's one half of arguably the greatest wrestling tag team of all time the Dudley Boyz. He talks about everything from his ascent to global stardom in the late 1990's to the influence of actors like Samuel L. Jackson and Mr. T on his character.
Going Ringside Ep. 42: Swerve Strickland, inside the AEW star’s meteoric rise
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 42: Swerve Strickland, inside the AEW star’s meteoric riseOn this episode of Going Ringside AEW's newest superstar Swerve Strickland sits down to talk about his meteoric rise in 2023 to global star. Strickland talks about past and potentially present feuds including Keith Lee, John Moxley and MJF. He also talks about the upcoming AEW show in Jacksonville on January 10.
WWE wrestler Liv Morgan arrested during traffic stop in Florida, accused of marijuana possession
Read full article: WWE wrestler Liv Morgan arrested during traffic stop in Florida, accused of marijuana possessionGionna Daddio, better known as WWE wrestler “Liv Morgan” with over 2 million followers on Instagram, was arrested on Thursday in Central Florida and accused of felony marijuana possession.
Going Ringside Ep. 40: Candice Michelle and the 2000′s WWE Divas
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 40: Candice Michelle and the 2000′s WWE DivasOn this episode of Going Ringside we talk to legendary WWE Diva and "Go Daddy Girl" Candice Michelle. She talks about her scandalous Super Bowl commercial and journey to become a WWE star.
‘I feel the regret and remorse deep inside my soul’: Tammy ‘Sunny’ Sytch sentenced in DUI manslaughter
Read full article: ‘I feel the regret and remorse deep inside my soul’: Tammy ‘Sunny’ Sytch sentenced in DUI manslaughterInside a Daytona Beach courtroom Monday, former WWE Hall of Famer was sentenced for the 2022 DUI crash that killed a 75-year-old man from Daytona Beach Shores. Judge gives Sunny 17 years in prison, 8 years probation
Going Ringside podcast goes live to cover sentencing of former wrestling superstar Tammy ‘Sunny’ Sytch
Read full article: Going Ringside podcast goes live to cover sentencing of former wrestling superstar Tammy ‘Sunny’ SytchWWE Hall of Fame wrestler Tamara Sytch, aka “Sunny,” faced up to 26 years in prison after she was accused of DUI manslaughter that resulted in the death of a Daytona Beach Shores man. The Going Ringside with The Local Station podcast carried the entire 6 hour hearing on News4JAX+, News4JAX.com and the News4JAX YouTube channel.
Going Ringside Ep. 39: WWF in the ‘90s
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 39: WWF in the ‘90sOn this episode of Going Ringside, we look back at the WWF (now WWE) in the 1990s. Former WWF wrestler Duke "The Dumpster" Droese joins us with fascinating behind-the-scenes stories of top wrestling stars like The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
Going Ringside Ep. 38: The Jimmy Snuka murder charge
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 38: The Jimmy Snuka murder chargeIn this article we explore the cold case that lasted more than 30 years and eventually led to murder charges being filed against former WWE star Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka. It's a case that started in 1983 and remained cold until police re-opened it in 2013.
Going Ringside Ep. 37: Unlikely superstars - the story of the Bushwhackers
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 37: Unlikely superstars - the story of the BushwhackersIn this episode we chronicle the unlikely story of the Bushwhackers who started as a territorial tag-team and were transformed into stars. They were even invited to the White House. We also discuss the future of John Cena and whether he's had his final match in the ring.
Going Ringside Ep. 36: WWE star attacks Taylor Swift and debating the greatest manager ever
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 36: WWE star attacks Taylor Swift and debating the greatest manager everWWE star Grayson Waller calls Taylor Swift a "6" and challenges Travis Kelce. Also, Paul Heyman says he's the GOAT of manager. When asked about Bobby Heenan, he responds: "Screw him, he's dead"
Going Ringside Ep. 35: ‘Million Dollar Man’ Ted Dibiase and Bronson Reed
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 35: ‘Million Dollar Man’ Ted Dibiase and Bronson ReedOn this episode of the “Going Ringside” Podcast we welcome the “Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase and current star of WWE Raw Bronson Reed.
WWE star causes a stir with controversial comments about Taylor Swift
Read full article: WWE star causes a stir with controversial comments about Taylor SwiftWWE star Grayson Waller is “apologizing” for calling music star Taylor Swift a “6″. But his apology isn’t legitimate and in classic wrestling “heel” fashion he used as a mechanism to insult her fans.
Going Ringside Ep. 33: Becky Lynch and WWF Magazine
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 33: Becky Lynch and WWF MagazineOn this episode of Going Ringside we explore the career of arguably the greatest female wrestler of all time, Becky Lynch. "The Man" as she's known joins us on the episode and we also analyze where she is among the great female wrestlers ever. We also take a deep dive into the old WWF Magazines with News4jax Anchor Jenese Harris who still has a large collection.
Going Ringside Ep. 32: Kevin Sullivan and Bobby Fish
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 32: Kevin Sullivan and Bobby FishOn this episode of “Going Ringside” we talk to two wrestlers from different generations: Kevin Sullivan and Bobby Fish. Sullivan was a top star and booker from the 1970′s through the 1990′s while Fish is a top star right now performing in various promotions from NXT to AEW to Ring of Honor.
What will happen when wrestling star ‘Sunny’ is sentenced next month in Florida DUI manslaughter case?
Read full article: What will happen when wrestling star ‘Sunny’ is sentenced next month in Florida DUI manslaughter case?"Going Ringside" talks to multiple legal experts about what to expect in court. Tammy Sytch faces up to 26 years in prison.
Late wrestler’s family thanks Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson for groceries following his death
Read full article: Late wrestler’s family thanks Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson for groceries following his deathThe sister of late wrestler Wyndham Rotunda (better known as Bray Wyatt) took to X (Twitter) to thank Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson for groceries and keeping their houses filled following the death of her brother.
AEW Wrestling fires top star C.M. Punk
Read full article: AEW Wrestling fires top star C.M. PunkJacksonville-base All Elite Wrestling has fired perhaps its top star C.M. Punk (real name Phillip Brooks). This follows allegations of a backstage fight between C.M. Punk and other performers at the company’s “All In” event in London.
Local actresses recount their roles on Dwayne Johnson’s show “Ballers”
Read full article: Local actresses recount their roles on Dwayne Johnson’s show “Ballers”When you’re an up-and-coming actress getting a role in an “A-list” show is everything. And that’s what happened to Kirsten Harwood and Arica Anderson. Harwood is a Jacksonville-based model & actress and Anderson is an actress who just starred in the movie “Traders”.
Going Ringside Ep. 24: Vince McMahon federal subpoena plus WWE & AEW start a media war
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