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. 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.
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. 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.
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.
$1B judgment against Alex Jones not the final word
The nearly $1 billion judgment against Alex Jones for spreading false conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre bought long-sought relief to family members and hopes the eye-popping figure would deter people from broadcasting falsehoods.
WWE star Goldberg gets tough in helping Texans in need
With his farm and family commitments, Goldberg noted itโs โharder and harderโ to get pulled away from home. His match against McIntyre took place in front of fans that appeared live on digital video boards WWE dubbed the ThunderDome. AdโItโs very difficult, but character-wise, Iโm just focused in on who Iโm wrestling,โ he said. Goldberg said heโs contractually obligated for one more match this year with WWE and two more each year for the remainder of his contract. โIt seems as if Texans are helping out Texans and thatโs why I like the place.โ
Former Trump casino where stars played goes out with a bang
The former Trump Plaza casino was imploded after falling into such disrepair that chunks of the building began peeling off and crashing to the ground. โI got chills,โ Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small said. AdOpened in 1984, when Trump was a real estate developer in his pre-politics days, Trump Plaza was for a time the most successful casino in Atlantic City. AdBut things began to sour for Trump Plaza when Donald Trump opened the nearby Trump Taj Mahal in 1990, with crushing debt loads that led the company to pour most of its resources โ and cash โ into the shiny new hotel and casino. Trump Plaza was the last of four Atlantic City casinos to close in 2014, victims of an oversaturated casino market both in the New Jersey city and in the larger northeast.
Fix is in! Disgraced ex-NBA ref Donaghy turns to wrestling
The disgraced former NBA referee is back, and again this time hes fixing the result, only with his employers permission. Thatโs just fine this time around for MLW and Donaghy, the disgraced former NBA referee who pulled on the pinstripes and made his ring debut for the Florida-based promotion in typical nefarious fashion. Donaghy was the latest wrestling ref to side with the bad guy and used underhanded tactics against Savio Vega to pull off the illegitimate victory. The bell rang at the end of the Caribbean Strap match and Donaghy raised the hand of the cocksure co-conspirator Richard Holliday. In a Caribbean Strap match, Vega and Holliday were tethered together with leather and the objective was to touch all four turnbuckles in succession.
Tommy 'Tiny' Lister, who played Deebo in 'Friday,' dies
FILE - In this Monday, Aug. 10, 2015 file photo, Tommy 'Tiny' Lister greets fans as he arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "Straight Outta Compton" at the Microsoft Theater. Tommy Tiny Lister, a former wrestler who was known for his Deebo character in the Friday films, has died. (Photo by John Salangsang/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES โ Tommy โTinyโ Lister, a former professional wrestler who was known for his bullying Deebo character in the โFridayโ films, has died. His character was known for his infamous line โGet knocked out like your father used to.โโRIP Tiny โDeeboโ Lister,โ Ice Cube said Thursday night on Instagram. โWWE is saddened to learn that Tom โTinyโ Lister, known as Zeus to the WWE Universe, passed away today,โ the WWE said in a tweet.
Why Hulk Hogan's Squad Car Ride Is Stirring Up Trouble: Today on Inside Edition
A Chicago police officer is under investigation after offering a ride to Hulk Hogan across the O'Hare airport tarmac. The trouble came after Hogan posted video of the three-minute ride on his Facebook page, thanking the officer. After three dogs died from exposure to blue-green algae, their owners are warning of the dangers of letting your pups play in water. And why "The Hunt," an upcoming film about rich people hunting and killing other human beings, was axed. For more Inside Edition stories, tune in to today's show.
Chicago Police Aren't Happy About Hulk Hogan's Ride in a Cop Car
There is fury after Hulk Hogan was offered a ride in a police car across the tarmac at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. The former wrestler posted video of himself and two companions getting a special ride across the tarmac with sirens blaring and lights flashing after his flight landed. It's just not normal driving around without our siren on, he said in the video posted to social media. "The superintendent was furious about what he saw," Chicago Police Department spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said, according to The Chicago Tribune. The officer will lose a special certification that allows cops to drive vehicles on the tarmac, Guglielmi added.