Going Ringside Ep. 171: Izzi Dame The NXT North American Champ joins the show
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – On this episode of Going Ringside, we’re joined by NXT North American Champ Izzi Dame. The breakout star is expected to have a huge year after capturing the title.
In this interview, we discuss her status in WWE and a fascinating story about quitting professional volleyball to enter the world of professional wrestling.
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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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