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Going Ringside Ep. 91: Will the Democrats draft Dwayne Johnson to run in 2028?
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 91: Will the Democrats draft Dwayne Johnson to run in 2028?In this episode we discuss whether Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is the best option for Democrats to run for president in 2028. We also discuss whether three former WWE stars could wind up working in the White House next year.
Going Ringside Ep. 90: Bill Goldberg
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 90: Bill GoldbergOne 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.
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. 76: Victoria Crawford aka Alicia Fox also Kevin Nash responds to Scott Johnson
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 76: Victoria Crawford aka Alicia Fox also Kevin Nash responds to Scott JohnsonOn 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.
Going Ringside Ep. 74: How the RNC turned into a wrestling show
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 74: How the RNC turned into a wrestling showOn 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.
Going Ringside Ep. 71: Eric Bischoff
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 71: Eric BischoffOn 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).
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.
From acting to the squared circle, Emmy winner Hauser is ready to rumble for Major League Wrestling
Read full article: From acting to the squared circle, Emmy winner Hauser is ready to rumble for Major League WrestlingEmmy winner Paul Walter Hauser is set to take the next step in his professional wrestling career.
The Latest | 12th day of Donald Trump's hush money trial adjourns early
Read full article: The Latest | 12th day of Donald Trump's hush money trial adjourns earlyJurors in Donald Trump's hush money trial are hearing for the first time how and why Michael Cohen's reimbursement for the Stormy Daniels' payment was entered as a legal expense.
Hulk Hogan, hurricanes and a blockbuster recording: A week in review of the Trump hush money trial
Read full article: Hulk Hogan, hurricanes and a blockbuster recording: A week in review of the Trump hush money trialCrucial witnesses took the stand in the second week of testimony in Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York.
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. 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.
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. 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.
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. 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.
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.
The Iron Sheik, charismatic former pro wrestling villain and Twitter personality, dies at 81
Read full article: The Iron Sheik, charismatic former pro wrestling villain and Twitter personality, dies at 81The Iron Sheik, a former pro wrestler who played a burly, bombastic villain in 1980s battles with some of the sport’s biggest stars, has died at age 81.
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.
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.
$1B judgment against Alex Jones not the final word
Read full article: $1B judgment against Alex Jones not the final wordThe 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.
Report: WWE boss McMahon's hush cash bill over $12 million
Read full article: Report: WWE boss McMahon's hush cash bill over $12 millionA report says World Wrestling Entertainment impresario Vince McMahon agreed to pay more than $12 million over the past 16 years to suppress allegations of sexual misconduct and infidelity.
Inside Arizona's election audit, GOP fraud fantasies live on
Read full article: Inside Arizona's election audit, GOP fraud fantasies live onThe legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election is being tested at the aging Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, which once played host to NBA games, roller derby and wrestling matches.
WWE star Goldberg gets tough in helping Texans in need
Read full article: WWE star Goldberg gets tough in helping Texans in needWith his farm and family commitments, Goldberg noted it’s “harder and harder” 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. Ad“It’s very difficult, but character-wise, I’m just focused in on who I’m wrestling,” he said. Goldberg said he’s contractually obligated for one more match this year with WWE and two more each year for the remainder of his contract. “It seems as if Texans are helping out Texans and that’s why I like the place.”
Former Trump casino where stars played goes out with a bang
Read full article: Former Trump casino where stars played goes out with a bangThe former Trump Plaza casino was imploded after falling into such disrepair that chunks of the building began peeling off and crashing to the ground. “I got chills,” 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 — and cash — 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
Read full article: Fix is in! Disgraced ex-NBA ref Donaghy turns to wrestlingThe disgraced former NBA referee is back, and again this time hes fixing the result, only with his employers permission. That’s 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
Read full article: Tommy 'Tiny' Lister, who played Deebo in 'Friday,' diesFILE - 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 – Tommy “Tiny” Lister, a former professional wrestler who was known for his bullying Deebo character in the “Friday” films, has died. His character was known for his infamous line “Get knocked out like your father used to.”“RIP Tiny “Deebo” Lister,” Ice Cube said Thursday night on Instagram. “WWE is saddened to learn that Tom “Tiny” Lister, known as Zeus to the WWE Universe, passed away today,” the WWE said in a tweet.
Why Hulk Hogan's Squad Car Ride Is Stirring Up Trouble: Today on Inside Edition
Read full article: Why Hulk Hogan's Squad Car Ride Is Stirring Up Trouble: Today on Inside EditionA 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
Read full article: Chicago Police Aren't Happy About Hulk Hogan's Ride in a Cop CarThere 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.