The action is heating up on CW 17’s NXT, the WWE show with the up-and-coming stars of tomorrow. Going Ringside host Scott Johnson visited the WWE headquarters in Orlando to chat with the stars.
The first ever full match on Going Ringside between two former WWE stars. We're talking about Indi Hartwell vs Victoria Crawford (who WWE fans knew as Alicia Fox). Crawford has the hometown crowd behind her versus Hartwell who flew in from Australia for this match that you will see exclusively here.
R.J. Roman has been a recurrent star on the show "American Ninja Warrior." Now the Jacksonville native is transferring his skills to pro wrestling at St. Augustine based Hatchet Pro Wrestling School. He's a guest on the most recent episode of Going Ringside.
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.
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.
On 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.
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.
Republicans are gearing up for their convention next week while Democrats are still struggling with whether President Joe Biden should stay on as their candidate in the November election.
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 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 released on Wednesday shows the arrest of WWE star Liv Morgan, whose real name is Gionna Daddio.
You 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.
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.
On 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.
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.
News4JAX Anchor Scott Johnson has decided to undertake the journey of building muscle. So he is partnering with Stryker Fitness in Clay County to see if he can still physically challenge himself like he did in his 20s.
At one point, he appeared to be Donald Trump’s most daunting challenger — his campaign ran out of steam, support and money. Ron DeSantis ended his struggling bid before this week’s New Hampshire primary.
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.
Live press conference streamed on Going Ringside Friday Night at 7p.m. to announce major wrestling stars coming to Northeast Florida over the summer
On 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.
Gionna 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.
WWE 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.
On this episode of “Going Ringside” three legendary fighters who performed in UFC, MMA and Pro Wrestling sit down to discuss their careers. Butterbean (real name Eric Esch), Ken Shamrock and Dan Severn join host Scott Johnson.
For the first time in News4JAX history, ‘Going Ringside’ took the pro wrestling podcast to the ultimate world of wrestling for fandom at the annual River City Wrestling Con at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds in a live podcast event.
River City Wrestling Con is Florida's annual celebration of pro wrestling fandom. Wrestling icons, attractions and live wrestling matches are spread out over two days. Episode 16 of Going Ringside is LIVE from the event.
River City Wrestling Con is Florida's annual celebration of pro wrestling fandom. Wrestling icons, attractions and live wrestling matches are spread out over two days.
An Australian man who admitted killing a gay American by punching him off a cliff top in Sydney in 1988 has been sentenced to nine years in prison.
The brother of American Scott Johnson says the man who attacked Johnson on a cliff top in Sydney in 1988 deserves no leniency.
Among the sea of Chiefs nation, there were still sounds of roaring “Duvvaalll’s” being heard as Jags fans tailgated and enjoyed themselves in the colder than normal temperatures at the Arrow Head Stadium.
Clay county voters will have the opportunity to vote on whether a property tax hike should remain in effect for another 4 years. This is the property tax increase passed by voters in 2018 to secure schools. Much of that money went to starting up a school district police force.
An Australian man was sentenced to 12 years and seven months in prison for the 1988 murder of an American who fell off a Sydney cliff that was known as a gay meeting place.
A man told police he killed American mathematician Scott Johnson in 1988 by pushing the 27-year-old off a Sydney cliff in what prosecutors describe as a gay hate crime.
A witness told News4JAX on Tuesday that he was there when a 17-year-old was wounded in a shooting over the weekend at what the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said was a car club meeting in a parking lot on Roosevelt Boulevard.
A quick scan of national headlines show drama is filling the Jaguars organization. Depending on how you talk to, some fans think Urban Meyer is the center and source of it all.
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Corrigan’s decision came after the juror said the “Holy Spirit” told him Brown was not guilty. “If affirmed on appeal, the district court’s holding poses significant concerns for religious people who believe that God communicates with them,” said the brief, led by the Nebraska attorney general’s office. But religious jurors may not say that they believe the inner voice they attribute to the divine told them the same thing. “The district court’s decision here handily withstands that review. “What the argument is that Corrine Brown was discriminated against in that she had a juror removed from her panel for religious reasons, and you can’t remove a juror for religious reasons,” Nichols said Tuesday.
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The proposal titled “anti-mob legislation draft” would expand the list of “forcible felonies” under Florida’s self-defense law to include property crimes. “We don’t want to see our cities burning like across the nation without consequences, so Gov. Meanwhile, a rally to protest the proposal is planned for 1 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Duval County Courthouse. The first survey question by AP VoteCast found 42% of Florida voters surveyed have a gun in their household. Only 32% of Joe Biden voters have a gun in their house compared to 51% of President Donald Trump voters.
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If you didn’t know about Dino 4 before Scott Johnson’s story aired Thursday, you do now. And we need your help. Tell us what you remember about this lovable mascot, and let us know if you’ve seen his eyes or shoes lying around. Otherwise, let us know if you think this character is due for a comeback.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Football history was made Thursday at TIAA Bank Field when Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew met with actor Jon Gries, who you likely recognize as Uncle Rico from Napoleon Dynamite. Here is a look at News4Jax reporter Scott Johnson's interview with the man, the myth and the legend (reference to Uncle Rico). Gries, dressed much to the likes of Uncle Rico, pulled up to TIAA Bank Field in the character's trademark burnt orange Dodge van. GALLERY: 'Uncle Rico' visits TIAA Bank FieldRELATED: 'Uncle Rico' dines at Jacksonville Beach Waffle HouseJohnson: "What brought you out here today?" On Thursday, he settled for launching one over the statue of the jaguar at TIAA Bank Field.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Back by popular demand, Gardner Minshew made his second special appearance Monday evening on The Mark Brunell Show. The Jaguars rookie quarterback has his own kind of style -- and he was willing to share while on the show. He created a pair of jorts, on the spot, for one fan by trimming the man's jeans with a pair of scissors. Seeing it down here, it really is awesome," said Minshew, who joined teammate Myles Jack News4Jax sports anchor and reporter Cole Pepper on the show. When Minshew made his debut on The Mark Brunell Show last week, his goal was to get better after Week 2's heartbreaking loss to the Texans.
Mandatory evacuations were in place for zones A and B in Duval County as of 8 a.m. Monday. News4jax Reporter Scott Johnson spoke with a lot of residents in those zones. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Scott Johnson brings us the stories of these two schools who have a lot more going on than just football.
Jacksonville's is gearing up for the first Publix Bold City Showcase this Saturday. As News4jax Reporter Scott Johnson found out, two of the rival schools have a lot more going on than just football. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Scott Johnson brings us the stories of these two schools who have a lot more going on than just football.
We're less than a week away from Publix Bold City Showcase. One of the games we're focusing on involves Robert E. Lee High School, versus Bartram Trail High School. News4jax Reporter Scott Johnson met... Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
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