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.
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. 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. 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.
Prince William, David Attenborough launch 'Earthshot' award
In this undated handout photo issued by WWF on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, British Naturalist Sir David Attenborough, sits with Prince William for a private outdoor screening of his upcoming film, David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet, at Kensington Palace, London. William, who has been immersed in environmental issues all his life, said the same resources used to tackle the coronavirus pandemic should be devoted to saving the natural world. โAccording to the experts, it really is the point of no return," he told Sky News. โItโs a matter of great urgency now.โWilliam also spoke about how his seven-year-old son, Prince George, is getting concerned about what's going on in the world. He said his son was left so saddened by an Attenborough documentary about extinction that he told his father โI donโt want to watch this anymore."