One of the most popular wrestlers of all time is on the show. Bill Goldberg is here! We caught up with the former WCW sensation and longtime WWE superstar when he was being inducted into the Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame for his college football career. We discuss Goldberg's time in football, wrestling and his future with WWE in this interview.

Some say he's the greatest of all time and HBK is our guest on Going Ringside this week. We sit down with Shawn Michaels to discuss his career and role overseeing NXT. Host Scott Johnson will ask him what it's like to be the former anti-authority bad boy who's now the boss of the hit show NXT, which airs on CW. We're also joined by one of his up-and-coming stars, Tank Ledger.

In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, we’re talking with Paul Anderson about Garage Living Jacksonville, and what you can do with a smaller investment in remodeling.

The political world was rocked when two former pro wrestling stars took over the national dialogue. Dave Bautista, an outspoken Kamala Harris supporter, and The Undertaker, an outspoken Donald Trump supporter, once faced off in the ring. Now, they're facing off over the race for president. We break down the intense drama in this latest convergence of politics and pro wrestling. Victoria Crawford is also back to discuss her upcoming match with wrestling star Jordynne Grace.

On this week’s episode, we’re looking into two high-profile mysteries that the Jacksonville Daily Record has solved.

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.

NXT continues its invasion of Going Ringside on this episode where we're joined by NXT North American Champ Oba Femi and breakout star Lola Vice. The two are here to discuss NXT's new home on CW Network and what's next for them in their respective booming careers. And following those interviews, we'll also review the new NetFlix docuseries on Vince McMahon with Victoria Crawford.

It’s a story that began in Jacksonville more than a century ago.

This is an episode of champions as we welcome NXT Champion Roxanne Perez and NXT North American Champion Kelani Jordan to the show. The two stars are here to talk about NXT's new home on the CW Network and their respective careers.

Diana Donovan, executive director of CCGJ), is the guest on This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition. She described the intersection of arts, innovation, and creating an economic powerhouse.

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 we are joined by AEW owner Tony Khan, who joins us to discuss the recent NFL Films documentary about him that came out this week. It showed a day in his life and how he straddles the two worlds of pro football and pro wrestling. Khan shares how his father, Jaguars owner Shad Khan, feels about his venture into pro wrestling and also discusses some major shows coming in the next two weeks for AEW.

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.

All things that play into the tourism industry in Northeast Florida include fall weather, football and the Stadium of the Future.

On this episode of Going Ringside we are joined by a wrestler (and ex-MMA fighter) Matt Riddle. Riddle has courted headlines in and out of the ring over the past year as he left WWE. In this episode he'll discuss what's happening in his life right now, his youngest child being born and some wrestlers who legitimately don't like him. Victoria Crawford (formerly Alicia Fox in WWE) is also back to discuss the latest headlines in the wrestling world.

August is recognized as Black Business Month. In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, we dive into the state of African American businesses in Northeast Florida.

This week legendary wrestler Al Snow joins the podcast with students he's training at Ohio Valley Wrestling (WWE's Developmental Territory) to discuss being featured in the hit Netflix series "Wrestlers"

This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition is following up on the Comcast RISE program that helps 100 small businesses in the Jacksonville area.

On this episode we're joined by arguably one of the greatest tag teams ever who have transformed into two of the greatest singles wrestlers ever: Matt and Jeff Hardy. Host Scott Johnson moderates a panel with the two brothers as they discuss their iconic careers that have spanned four decades.

On this episode we look into former Minnesota and WWF Color Commentator Jesse Ventura endorsing the Harris/Walz Presidential ticket. This comes weeks after Hulk Hogan spoke out endorsing President Trump. Ventura and Hogan have been rivals since the two started their respective wrestling careers more than 40 years ago. A look at what this means for wrestling and politics.

On this episode we're talking to Victoria Crawford who spent almost two decades in WWE. Crawford is from Northeast Florida and has a new venture designed to help up-and-coming wrestlers on the independent circuit. Also, we'll tell the backstory of Kevin Nash responding to Going Ringside host Scott Johnson over a video about the Democratic National Convention.

The high school football regular season is less than a month away. We kick off our new brand in Varsity 4, unveil our preseason Super 10, kick around name, image and likeness in Florida and what we're looking forward to this season. Justin Barney and Sponge Franklin kick off the march to the season in the Varsity 4 podcast.

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.

Jacksonville’s transformation looks to advance with the investment of $40 million toward four key projects.

On this episode, we document how the Republican National Convention turned into an event where the primary focus of the final night was pro wrestling and UFC. The history between former President Donald Trump and these worlds is so strong that this happened. We also discuss how Going Ringside may have played a role in the speaker selection for the RNC.

In an unprecedented interview for pro-wrestling podcasts, we’re joined by former WWE owner Linda McMahon, who built the WWE alongside her longtime husband Vince McMahon.

This episode focuses on downtown, with Lori Boyer, CEO of the Downtown Investment Authority.

Going Ringside has brought on one of the biggest stars ever this week in the "Hardcore Legend" Mick Foley.

Eric Trump, the son of former President Donald Trump, spoke to News4JAX at the RNC and recounted the scary moments when his father survived an assassination attempt on Saturday in Pennsylvania.

Downtown Jacksonville is a key element of growth in the city. Jake Gordon is one of the leaders in the effort to improve and promote downtown for living, working, and playing, and he is our guest on This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition.

On this episode of Going Ringside we're joined by arguably one of the most controversial figures ever in the history of pro wrestling: Eric Bischoff. Bischoff changed the industry in the mid-1990's when he took a fledgling World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and made it global juggernaut that almost put WWE out of business. In this must-watch interview we discuss the decision to make Hulk Hogan a "heel", why WCW Nitro became a success and his thoughts on Jacksonville-based All Elite Wrestling (AEW).

On this episode of Going Ringside we're joined by JoJo Offerman. A former WWE announcer and the fiancée of Bray Wyatt (real name Windham Rotunda). Wyatt unexpectedly passed away last summer at the young age of 36. In this interview, Offerman discusses life now and what it's like raising their two children without him.

Jacksonville continues advancing as a region full of innovative technology companies. One of those is Duos Technology Group, led by CEO Chuck Ferry.

On this episode of Going Ringside we're joined by arguably the two greatest female wrestlers in history. Trish Stratus & Lita. Kind of like "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and The Rock or Andre The Giant and Hulk Hogan, Trish and Lita's rivarly is legendary. The two sit down with host Scott Johnson to discuss their careers.

It took almost a year to come together, but the city of Jacksonville and the Jaguars have an agreement to renovate EverBank Stadium.

Incredible talents and skills, and a tricky spot in life. Women veterans are a key to local businesses, and in this week’s episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, we’re focusing on how they make the transition from women in uniform to civilian life.

Jenese Harris talks with different experts and people who deal with mental health issues in a new streaming series.

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.

Artificial intelligence is the hot topic of the year. The rapid evolution of AI clashes with some assumptions, including the thought that real humans may not be needed for problem-solving.

Where do people turn for the next step in employee satisfaction?

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.

We’re honoring three newsmen who have made a difference in our community for decades.

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.

Solar energy is cost-effective and less cluttered, according to Florida Power and Light (FPL).

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.

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

Renewal and regeneration are huge when it comes to the efforts Tony Cho is making in the Springfield area community known as the Phoenix Arts and Innovation District.

Habitat for Humanity has chapters all over the world. This week, the Beaches Habitat hosts the 5th annual Beaches Habitat CEO Build to bring business leaders together in servi

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.

Legendary pro wrestler Ric Flair claimed he was kicked out of a Gainesville restaurant over the weekend after attending graduation ceremonies at the University of Florida.

A transportation hub on the path to growth and greater significance. That’s Jacksonville through the lens of industry experts.

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

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.

Autonomous vehicles are on the way – with Jacksonville in the spotlight.

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.

The new pro-wrestling themed movie is released in select theaters this week. The producers of the sci-fi movie joined the latest episode of the Going Ringside podcast

There seems to be momentum with the development in downtown Jacksonville. It doesn’t happen overnight, obviously, but through collaborations between Corner Lot and JWB Real Estate Capital, that growth is at a steady pace.

“Bringing education, creativity, and community to the heart of downtown Jacksonville” is a part of what The Museum of Contemporary Art brings to the River City. The museum is also bringing in a birthday, celebrating 100 years.

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.

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

In the middle of National Women’s History Month, Jacksonville showed its acumen on the topic by hosting a group of women Asian leaders. Two members of the Armenian Delegation joined Kent Justice for this week’s episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition.

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.

Arlington or Avondale? Which part of Jacksonville has the most allure and appeal?

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.

It’s a Ponte Vedra specialty that impacts so much of Northeast Florida -- Golf’s “Fifth Major” is celebrating its 50th edition. The Players Championship began on March 12.

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"

Ken Babby, the Jumbo Shrimp owner, is our guest for This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition. He speaks with gratitude, conviction, and appreciation of the business he owns and operates in Jacksonville.

The two well known wrestlers who were at their respective peaks in 1980's & 1990's both passed away last week. In this episode we look back at their unique careers and impact on pro wrestling.

Does Jacksonville’s personality change over time? Does its reputation? In the 20th century, Jacksonville was known as the banking headquarters for the state, and there were three major bank headquarters in downtown.

A new school that teaches the art of pro wrestling has opened in St. Augustine. Hatchet Pro Wrestling is operated by world famous wrestler Sam Shaw who wrestles in WWE under the name Dexter Lumis.

Former WWE Hall of Famer Tammy Sytch, 52, who was sentenced to more than 17 years in prison for a fatal DUI crash in 2022 has been moved from a detention center to the Lowell Correctional Institution in Ocala.

The Port of Jacksonville is our focus on This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition. JAXPORT delivers more jobs than many of us probably imagine. And for the sake of Northeast Florida, the port is growing.

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.

Major Chicago law firm is seeking more potential victims in the Vince McMahon case. McMahon resigned from his former company WWE a few weeks ago following allegations of sex trafficking by a former employee.

The timing couldn’t be better for a new Black History Tour app in St. Augustine. The new innovative tool created by Visit St. Augustine launches during Black History Month.

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.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Florida is the fastest-growing state in the nation. Between 2021 and 2022, Florida’s population increased by 1.9%, and its population in 2022 is over nine times the size of its population from 1946.

Following stunning allegations of sex trafficking leveled against the former WWE owner, now reports surface that the Federal Government is investigating Vince McMahon.

The largest bank in America announced an investment in Northeast Florida. JPMorgan Chase plans to open ten new branches in the region, which would increase branch presence by about 50%.

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.

The University of North Florida’s School of Engineering received another boost from a major company located in Jacksonville. The expanding partnership continues a years-long relationship between Johnson & Johnson and UNF.

The man who has become a major star but only considers himself "just a wrestler" opens up on the Going Ringside Podcast. In this episode the AEW star who holds championships all over the globe discusses why he got into the business, real life heat with star Bryan Danielson and his uneasiness with fame.

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.

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.

Detours and delays, instead of development. That’s how some describe efforts at revitalizing downtown Jacksonville over the past several years.

Pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, whose given name is Terry Bollea, helped rescue a 17-year-old girl following a car crash near where he lives in Florida, according to reports.

Not only is starting a business and AD-venture…Venture capital is critical to getting an idea off the ground.

Does college football bowl season make a difference in Jacksonville? If it does, what does the future look like for the Gator Bowl and other events?

Following the release of the new major motion picture "Iron Claw" which chronicles the story of the Von Erich family we look at the family's tragic history. Family patriarch and legendary wrestling promoter Fritz Von Erich lost 5 of his 6 children before his death to things like suicide and drowning. Many of his children were extremely popular and famous wrestlers. This is their story.

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.

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.

It’s more important than most of us realize, and it’s growing in the Jacksonville region.

This episode looks at the ties Donald Trump has to professional wrestling.

Former world champion tag team "The Nasty Boys" will be meeting fans at the Waldo Flea Market Saturday December 9th

If Northeast Florida is going to grow economically, it will ride the coattails of small businesses.

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

Wrestler CM Punk returned Saturday to WWE's Survivor Series: War Games event in Chicago.

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.

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.

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.