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. 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.
Going Ringside Ep. 46: Eddie Kingston unfiltered
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 46: Eddie Kingston unfilteredThe 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.
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. 24: Vince McMahon federal subpoena plus WWE & AEW start a media war
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 24: Vince McMahon federal subpoena plus WWE & AEW start a media warIn this episode we explore the federal subpoena and search warrant served on Vince McMahon plus a war of words erupts between the two top men in wrestling. WWE's Triple H and AEW's Tony Khan.
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. 3: The WWE sale, Part II
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 3: The WWE sale, Part IIIn this episode of “Going Ringside” we conclude our discussion on the potential sale of WWE. Specifically we spend a lot of time looking at whether Shad and Tony Khan could realistically buy the largest wrestling company on the planet. We’ll hear from both Tony Khan and a financial expert from the University of North Florida on how a purchase would unfold if the Khans did beat out other potential buyers like Comcast or a Saudi Arabian Investment Fund.
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.
Tony Khan, son of Jaguars owner, denies reports that he is running for Congress
Read full article: Tony Khan, son of Jaguars owner, denies reports that he is running for CongressSocial media was buzzing Thursday morning after rumors started circulating that Tony Khan, son of Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan and CEO of All Elite Wrestling, had filed to run for Congress.
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.
All Elite Wresting coming back to Jacksonville
Read full article: All Elite Wresting coming back to JacksonvilleJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - All Elite Wresting is returning to Jacksonville for New Year's Day, the professional wresting promotion announced Monday. The AEW Dynamite event will happen on Jan. 1, 2020 at Daily's Place. All Elite Wresting (AEW) was founded earlier this year by Tony Khan, son of Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan, and previously held an event in Jacksonville in July. The Khans are the financial backers of the wresting venture and join notable wrestling figures such as Cody Rhodes, who is a well-known wrestler and the son of the late Dusty Rhodes. Tony Khan also acts as president and CEO.