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Sidney Akeem’s fascinating journey from gangs to the circus to pro wrestling
Read full article: Sidney Akeem’s fascinating journey from gangs to the circus to pro wrestlingSidney 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.
Going Ringside Ep. 94: Jake Hager AKA Jack Swagger
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 94: Jake Hager AKA Jack SwaggerFormer 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."
Going Ringside Ep 93: Grayson Waller is back!
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep 93: Grayson Waller is back!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.
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. 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. 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.
Here’s a major opportunity for anyone who wants to be a pro wrestler
Read full article: Here’s a major opportunity for anyone who wants to be a pro wrestlerJacksonville-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.
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. 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. 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. 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. 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
‘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
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. 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. 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. 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.
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.
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.