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WWE’s two top stars get political right before company’s biggest show WrestleMania. We analyze if WWE plans to play into America's political divide going forward.
Some of the biggest women's wrestling stars to ever live all have roots in Northeast Florida. That includes Michelle McCool, Jade Cargill, Alicia Fox, Kelly Kelly & Sable.
Continental Championship Wrestling is hosting a local wrestling show at The Potter's House on Normandy Blvd Saturday March 22nd. Two of their wrestlers are interviewed on this week's episode of Going Ringside.
We're joined by wrestling legend Sgt. Slaughter. He discusses his decision to leave wrestling and become the face of the G.I. Joe toy line as well as the very controversial decision during the original Gulf War. Slaughter (in storyline) turned his back on America and backed Saddam Hussein. That fictitious wrestling angle caused severe security issues for Slaughter and his family. We're also joined by "Rowdy" Roddy Piper's daughter Teal.
"Rowdy" Roddy Piper's daughter Teal has joined her father's industry and is now a pro wrestler. Following his death in 2015 Teal Piper entered pro wrestling and is now becoming a star herself. In this interview, we discuss growing up with a legendary father and how she's shaking up the wrestling world from coast to coast.
In this episode we discuss the death of Miss Elizabeth. Elizabeth Hulette died from a drug overdose in 2003. She was most famous for her marriage to "Macho Man" Randy Savage but then substance abuse became a problem in later years. She was with another star, Lex Luger, when she died.
"Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner is on this week's episode. One of the most controversial figures ever in pro wrestling lets loose on this must-watch episode. And right after that we're joined by TNA Star A.J. Francis.
On this episode of Going Ringside we're joined by TNA and former WWE star AJ Francis. Formerly known as Top Dolla', the former NFLer and musician tells his story. Comes right after the interview with Scott Steiner.
We analyze Vince McMahon's legal case as his attorney releases a statement that his criminal investigation by the Federal Government is complete.
Last week word came out the Securities & Exchange Commission fined McMahon for improper hush money payments. We analyze McMahon's remaining civil suit, DOJ investigation and whether Donald Trump as President can stop the Federal investigation.
To commemorate our 100th episode of Going Ringside we're bringing back our biggest interviews ever, including such megastars as Shawn Michaels, Trish Stratus, Bill Goldberg, Bianca Belair and more.
Sidney Akeem (formerly Reggie in WWE) joins the Going Ringside podcast to tell his story from life in a gang to acrobatics to the crazy world of WWE. He's on Episode 94 with Jake Hager.
Former WWE Champ, AEW star and MMA standout Jake Hager joins us. Known in WWE as Jack Swagger, he has been a fixture in pro wrestling for almost 20 years. On this episode, we're also joined by Sidney Bateman, who WWE fans knew as Reggie, and the creator of the "Florida Man Games."
The brash WWE star returns to Going Ringside to preview the WWE Holiday tour coming to Jacksonville, discusses his future and teaming with Austin Theory and torches the struggling Jaguars. Also host Scott Johnson is put on the hot seat as Victoria Crawford interviews Scott about the story behind Going Ringside.
One 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.
Some 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.
The 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.
On 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.
This 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.
The 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.
On 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.
Jacksonville-based wrestling star Victoria Crawford (formerly Alicia Fox in WWE) is hosting a virtual event for wrestlers who want to make it big September 9-10.
On 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.
On 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.
On 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.
On 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).
On 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.
On 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.
On 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.
On 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.
On 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
Legendary 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.
On 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
In 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.
On 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.
The 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.
Following stunning allegations of sex trafficking leveled against the former WWE owner, now reports surface that the Federal Government is investigating Vince McMahon.
The 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.
On 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.
