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Going Ringside Ep. 83: Tony Khan
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 83: Tony KhanOn 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.
Going Ringside Ep. 61: Big Vito is back & Tony Khan’s interesting week
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 61: Big Vito is back & Tony Khan’s interesting weekOn 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
Going Ringside Ep. 60: Swerve Strickland, NEW AEW champion returns
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 60: Swerve Strickland, NEW AEW champion returnsOn 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.
Going Ringside Ep. 59: Grayson Waller & ‘The Unbreakable Bunch’ movie
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 59: Grayson Waller & ‘The Unbreakable Bunch’ movieOn 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.
Going Ringside Ep. 55: Macho Men invade
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 55: Macho Men invadeOn 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.
WWE-associated social media account throws shade at Khan family after Jaguars miss playoffs
Read full article: WWE-associated social media account throws shade at Khan family after Jaguars miss playoffsWWEonFOX handle on X (formerly Twitter) mocks the Jaguars' post about playoff tickets because the Khan family also owns the competing All Elite Wrestling
Going Ringside Ep. 45: AEW Owner Tony Khan
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 45: AEW Owner Tony KhanOn 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.
Going Ringside Ep. 42: Swerve Strickland, inside the AEW star’s meteoric rise
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 42: Swerve Strickland, inside the AEW star’s meteoric riseOn 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.
AEW Wrestling fires top star C.M. Punk
Read full article: AEW Wrestling fires top star C.M. PunkJacksonville-base All Elite Wrestling has fired perhaps its top star C.M. Punk (real name Phillip Brooks). This follows allegations of a backstage fight between C.M. Punk and other performers at the company’s “All In” event in London.
Going Ringside Ep. 17: How Jacksonville turned into THE UFC & Pro Wrestling hotbed
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 17: How Jacksonville turned into THE UFC & Pro Wrestling hotbedIn this episode of "Going Ringside with The Local Station" we sit down with Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry to discuss the UFC relationship he's developed during his term along with other fighting leagues like All Elite Wrestling. We also preview the UFC event in Jacksonville June 24th. There's also an interview with the host of the "Jenerally Sepaking" Podcast.
Going Ringside Ep. 1: How Jacksonville became the center of the wresting world
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 1: How Jacksonville became the center of the wresting worldWhen 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.
Shocking, heartwarming & sad stories: The 2022 News4JAX social posts that clicked most with you
Read full article: Shocking, heartwarming & sad stories: The 2022 News4JAX social posts that clicked most with youIn 2022, more people watched videos on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook than in years past. This led to News4JAX reaching more than 400 million people with our content.
Jaguars & AEW overlap as two unique sports & entertainment products
Read full article: Jaguars & AEW overlap as two unique sports & entertainment productsAt TIAA Bank Field, there have been things going on over the past two years that aren’t going on at any other stadium in the NFL. That’s because the Khan family, who owns the Jaguars, has expanded beyond the world of sports. The Khans have spent tens of millions of dollars bringing sports entertainment to the stadium complex, as well.
Shaq set to compete in AEW wrestling match in Jacksonville
Read full article: Shaq set to compete in AEW wrestling match in JacksonvilleJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – One of the biggest names in sports is heading to Jacksonville to compete Wednesday in a professional wrestling match. Shaquille O’Neal is slated to compete in a match for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) at Daily’s Place where the wrestling promotion tapes Dynamite, its weekly wrestling show that airs on TNT on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. on TNT. O’Neal will be starring in what’s called a mixed tag team match, or a match when there’s a man and woman on each team. Jim Ross, the lead commentator for AEW, said the organization expects to see media from across the country descend on Daily’s Place for Wednesday’s match to watch Shaq wrestle. But she’s a wrestling fan, which is great.”And O’Neal isn’t the only high-profile celebrity AEW has attracted to Jacksonville in recent months.
Professional wrestler Jon Huber dies at 41
Read full article: Professional wrestler Jon Huber dies at 41JACKSONVILLE, Fla – Professional wrestler Jon Huber, 41, who many fans knew as Luke Harper and Brodie Lee, died Saturday from a non-COVID-19-related lung issue, according to his wife, Amanda. Huber most recently was part of All Elite Wrestling. Since the coronavirus pandemic, most of AEW’s shows have been broadcast live from Daily’s Place on Wednesday nights. Huber played the role of Brodie Lee in this promotion. Prior to AEW, Huber wrestled for World Wrestling Entertainment as Luke Harper.
Luke Perry's Son Jack Looks Just Like His Dad at New York Comic Con
Read full article: Luke Perry's Son Jack Looks Just Like His Dad at New York Comic ConJack Perry, a pro wrestler who goes by the name Jungle Boy, stepped out in New York City on Friday for New York Comic Con, and he looked more like his dad than ever. Two days after Luke died, Jack paid tribute with a heartbreaking and inspiring post on Instagram. To me, he was always Dad," Jack began the message. While promoting TNT's All Elite Wrestling's live weekly matches that same month, Jack also opened up to ET about his dad. RELATED CONTENT:2019 Emmys Honor Peter Fonda, Luke Perry and More in Emotional 'In Memoriam''Riverdale' Boss Shares Emotional Photo of Molly Ringwald and KJ Apa Honoring Luke Perry in Season 4 PremiereLuke Perry's Son Jack on How His Dad Inspired His Career Path (Exclusive)
All Elite Wrestling's Fight for the Fallen takes over Daily's Place
Read full article: All Elite Wrestling's Fight for the Fallen takes over Daily's PlaceJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - There was a big event Saturday night at Dailys Place outside TIAA Bank Field, but wasnt football or a concert. The new All Elite Wrestling, or AEW, hosted its first live event in Jacksonville called Fight for the Fallen. But Saturday night's event in Jacksonville -- the first one to come to where the company is headquartered -- was livestreamed for free on Bleacher Report. At the end of the event, Shad Khan presented a $150,000 donation to the Jacksonville's Victim Assistance Advisory Council on behalf of AEW wrestlers and Farrah and Farrah. At conclusion of last nights Fight for the Fallen at Dailys Place, @Jaguars Owner and @AEWrestling Principal Shad Khan presented a $150K donation to the Jacksonvilles Victim Assistance Advisory Council on behalf of AEW wrestlers and Farrah and Farrah.