Going Ringside Ep. 67: Booker T joins us at River City Wrestling Con
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.
Going Ringside Ep. 65: The Billy Jack Haynes murder case
In 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
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.
Going Ringside Ep. 63: Austin Theory & Grayson Waller invade
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
Going Ringside Ep. 62: Montez Ford and rare interview with trainer of Cena/Lesnar/Orton/Batista
On 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.
Going Ringside Ep. 61: Big Vito is back & Tony Khanโs interesting week
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
Going Ringside Ep. 60: Swerve Strickland, NEW AEW champion returns
On 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. 57: Shad Gaspard's heroic life and death
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.
Going Ringside Ep. 56: WWE Superstar Naomi
On 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
St. Augustine pro wrestling school recruiting new students
Hatchet Pro Wrestling which is operated by a WWE star is looking for more students who want to train for a career in professional wrestling. The school opened around the beginning of the year and is one of the top wrestling schools in the Southeast based in St. Augustine.
Going Ringside Ep. 54: From mid-card to megastar, the story of Brutus Beefcake
On 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
In 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. 50: Haku, โThe baddest man on the planetโ
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.
Going Ringside Ep. 49: Rock/Cody explodes and Billy Jack Haynes accused of murder
On 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?
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. 47: The Vince McMahon sex trafficking lawsuit
In 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.
Northeast Floridaโs newest Pro Wrestling School opens this week in St. Augustine
Pro 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
On 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 Ep. 43: The Dudley Boyz
On 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 starโs meteoric rise
On 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.
โI feel the regret and remorse deep inside my soulโ: Tammy โSunnyโ Sytch sentenced in DUI manslaughter
Inside 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 โSunnyโ Sytch
WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Tamara Sytch, aka โSunny,โ 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 โ90s
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.
Going Ringside Ep. 38: The Jimmy Snuka murder charge
In 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
In 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. 34: Ken Shamrock and Valor B.K.
On this episode of Going RIngside Ken Shamrock "The World's Most Dangerous Man" joins us to discuss his new fighting promotion Valor Bare Knuckle and their event at the University of North Florida October 27th. During the interview Shamrock talks about some top wrestling stars including Matt Riddle, Shawn Michaels and Steve Austin. You also will want to hear his startling take on Mike Tyson.
Going Ringside Ep. 33: Becky Lynch and WWF Magazine
On 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.
Late wrestlerโs family thanks Dwayne โThe Rockโ Johnson for groceries following his death
The sister of late wrestler Wyndham Rotunda (better known as Bray Wyatt) took to X (Twitter) to thank Dwayne โThe Rockโ Johnson for groceries and keeping their houses filled following the death of her brother.
Local actresses recount their roles on Dwayne Johnsonโs show โBallersโ
When youโre an up-and-coming actress getting a role in an โA-listโ show is everything. And thatโs 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 โTradersโ.
โA bunch of garbageโ: โMillion Dollar Manโ Ted DiBiase speaks about federal indictment of his son
WWE legend โMillion Dollar Manโ Ted DiBiase spoke on the โGoing Ringsideโ podcast about the investigation into his family. Specifically, his son Ted โTeddyโ DiBiase Jr. who was recently indicted on federal fraud charges in Mississippi.
Going Ringside Ep. 10: The Redemption of Marc Mero
It was the early 2000โฒs when Marc Mero was working as a personal trainer at a Goldโs Gym in Florida. The glamour and celebrity of the pro wrestling world were years behind him, his marriage to Rena (who wrestling fans knew better as Sable) was over and someone at the gym asked โOh my gosh! Marc Mero, what are you doing here?โ
Going Ringside Ep. 3: The WWE sale, Part II
In this episode of โGoing Ringsideโ we conclude our discussion on the potential sale of WWE. Specifically we spend a lot of time looking at whether Shad and Tony Khan could realistically buy the largest wrestling company on the planet. Weโll hear from both Tony Khan and a financial expert from the University of North Florida on how a purchase would unfold if the Khans did beat out other potential buyers like Comcast or a Saudi Arabian Investment Fund.
Going Ringside Ep. 1: How Jacksonville became the center of the wresting world
When Jacksonville became the center of the world of professional wrestling over the past five years News4JAX began to take notice. We have been chronicling the rise of All Elite Wrestling (AEW) started by Tony Khan, son of Jaguars owner Shad Khan.