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Going Ringside Ep. 80: Ron Simmons
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 80: Ron SimmonsOn this episode, we're joined by not only one of the greatest wrestlers of all time but also one of the greatest college football players ever: Ron Simmons. The FSU legend and first Black world champion in WCW in the early 90s is here to discuss his legendary career. He offers his opinions from FSU being left out of last year's college football playoffs to the scary toughness of Mark Henry to an agreement he had with Van Vader to literally beat on each other in the ring.
Going Ringside Ep. 78: Matt & Jeff Hardy
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 78: Matt & Jeff HardyOn 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.
Going Ringside Ep. 77: Democrats respond to Hulk Hogan with Jesse Ventura
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 77: Democrats respond to Hulk Hogan with Jesse VenturaOn 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.
Going Ringside Ep. 75: Kane aka Mayor Glenn Jacobs
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 75: Kane aka Mayor Glenn JacobsOn 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.
Going Ringside Ep. 69: Trish Stratus & Lita
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 69: Trish Stratus & LitaOn 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.
Going Ringside Ep. 65: The Billy Jack Haynes murder case
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 65: The Billy Jack Haynes murder caseIn 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.
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. 54: From mid-card to megastar, the story of Brutus Beefcake
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 54: From mid-card to megastar, the story of Brutus BeefcakeOn 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
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 53: The final days of Andre The GiantIn 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. 52: Remembering Ole Anderson & Virgil
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 52: Remembering Ole Anderson & VirgilThe 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.
Going Ringside Ep. 50: Haku, ‘The baddest man on the planet’
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 50: Haku, ‘The baddest man on the planet’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
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 49: Rock/Cody explodes and Billy Jack Haynes accused of murderOn 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.
Report: Hulk Hogan helped rescue teen following Florida car crash
Read full article: Report: Hulk Hogan helped rescue teen following Florida car crashPro 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.
Going Ringside Ep. 43: The Dudley Boyz
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 43: The Dudley BoyzOn 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 ‘90s
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 39: WWF in the ‘90sOn 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
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 38: The Jimmy Snuka murder chargeIn 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
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 37: Unlikely superstars - the story of the BushwhackersIn 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. 35: ‘Million Dollar Man’ Ted Dibiase and Bronson Reed
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 35: ‘Million Dollar Man’ Ted Dibiase and Bronson ReedOn this episode of the “Going Ringside” Podcast we welcome the “Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase and current star of WWE Raw Bronson Reed.
Going Ringside Ep. 33: Becky Lynch and WWF Magazine
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 33: Becky Lynch and WWF MagazineOn 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.
What will happen when wrestling star ‘Sunny’ is sentenced next month in Florida DUI manslaughter case?
Read full article: What will happen when wrestling star ‘Sunny’ is sentenced next month in Florida DUI manslaughter case?"Going Ringside" talks to multiple legal experts about what to expect in court. Tammy Sytch faces up to 26 years in prison.
Going Ringside Ep. 19: Abdullah The Butcher
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 19: Abdullah The ButcherIn this episode we sit down with legendary hardcore wrestler Abdullah The Butcher. The 82-year-old has wrestled all over the world and for decades was a household name with wrestling fans, but never worked for the WWF/WWE.
Going Ringside Ep. 5: The fascinating story of Jeff Jarrett
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 5: The fascinating story of Jeff JarrettOn the latest episode of “Going Ringside With The Local Station” we visit with the well-known Jeff Jarrett, whose career in the industry includes a little bit of everything.
Going Ringside Ep. 4: The rise of “Stone Cold” Steve Austin
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 4: The rise of “Stone Cold” Steve AustinOn the latest episode of “Going Ringside With The Local Station” we explore the rise to fame of arguably the most popular professional wrestler in history: “Stone Cold” Steve Austin.
Plastic pollution in oceans on track to rise for decades
Read full article: Plastic pollution in oceans on track to rise for decadesPlastic pollution at sea is reaching worrying levels and will continue to grow even if significant action is taken now to stop such waste from reaching the world’s oceans.
Prince William, David Attenborough launch 'Earthshot' award
Read full article: Prince William, David Attenborough launch 'Earthshot' awardIn 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. “According to the experts, it really is the point of no return," he told Sky News. “It’s a matter of great urgency now.”William 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 “I don’t want to watch this anymore."