Going Ringside With The Local Station

Legendary hardcore wrestler turned AEW lead commentator Taz joins the show. He's here discussing the big AEW Homecoming to Jacksonville at Daily's Place Oct. 7 and 8. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we're joined by AEW Owner (and son of Jaguars owner Shad Khan) Tony Khan. AEW is returning to Jacksonville Oct. 7-8 for a big AEW homecoming at Daily's Place. Tickets are still available. In this exclusive interview, we discuss how Khan formed AEW, Jacksonville's role in AEW during the pandemic and the status of AEW in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NXT Star Ricky Saints has a shot at the NXT champ this weekend. We just had him on the show but he returns to update us following the TNA invasion of NXT this past Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She's easily one of the top five female wrestlers in the world today (maybe higher). We're talking about our latest guest on Going Ringside. Tiffany Stratton. The champ is here to discuss WrestleMania, rumors of her being injured and career highlights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seldom do you see a star born in the WWE universe who was never a fan of the product. Well, that's the case with NXT North American Women's Champion Sol Ruca. She came in with natural athleticism and star potential, but didn't totally understand what she was getting into. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seldom do we get interviews that get combative, awkward and person. Well, we got that when we sat down with NXT stars Ricky Saints and Ethan Page in interviews. The two very publicly don't like each other and ... let's just say you need to see what they say about one another. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we're joined by NXT star Lola Vice. She's in the title match Sept. 27th at NXT's No Mercy in Ft. Lauderdale. Vice said she's confident she can win her first title. The last time she joined the show Vice said he goal was to headline WrestleMania in Miami and she says this show feels like that. We also discuss dream matches with stars like Rhea Ripley and Charlotte Flair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we're joined by the host of the new show put out by TMZ “Inside The Ring”. The podcast is all about pro wrestling. In this interview with the host Branson Quirke we discuss their show, John Cena's retirement, Hulk Hogan's death and Vince McMahon's current legal situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we're joined by one of the most popular wrestlers on NXT. We're talking about Jaida Parker. In this interview, she discusses her meteoric rise to stardom plus dream matches with stars like Bianca Belair and Nia Jax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Going Ringside had the great chance to sit down with a man who has transformed numerous lives. We're talking about Diamond Dallas Page. DDP has transformed his life since leaving active pro wrestling and starting DDP Yoga. Going Ringside has documented several wrestlers whose lives have been changed by Page's work. Everyone from Jake “The Snake” Roberts to boxer Butterbean. We sat down with him at River City Wrestling Con for this in-depth conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we're joined by NXT Champ Oba Femi. Femi says he wants the older stars like John Cena and Randy Orton to move aside for the younger stars like him. And he's willing to put them in retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following a report from TMZ that medical malpractice is being looked at in the Hulk Hogan death investigation, we're discussing it with a legal and law enforcement expert. The report stated that the Clearwater Police Department has yet to close the case — that's now around a month old — and there has been considerable finger-pointing in the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brutus Beefcake returns to Going Ringside and is very unfiltered in his remarks on Shawn Michaels, Vince McMahon and McMahon's old attempt to start a “World Bodybuilding Federation” (WBF). We also discuss Beefcake's past friendship with the late Hulk Hogan that was never mended before Hogan's death in July. We will have statements from Beefcake regarding his former friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NXT star Trick Williams is here. He's the man who annoyed many TNA stars by going into the other company and winning their title. On this episode Williams discusses the TNA overlap, Joe Hendry, Oba Femi, Nic Nemeth and other stars he's had run ins with. He also talks about a desire to wrestle legends like Randy Orton and Roman Reigns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NXT's newest hot commodity is here. We're talking about Blake Monroe (who Going Ringside welcomed months ago when she was wrestling in AEW as Mariah May). She is here with a reinvented persona in WWE discussing here career and dream match with Nikki Bella. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He's easily one of the two greatest “giants” to ever enter the squared circle. We're talking about Paul Wight, who millions of fans around the globe knew for decades as The Big Show in WWE. Now with AEW Wight remains one of the most recognizable wrestlers on earth. In this must see panel from River City Wrestling Con Wight opens up on subjects like the late Hulk Hogan, working for Vince McMahon and a real life fight with “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we're joined by former WWE champ Jinder Mahal who now wrestles under the name Raj Dhesi following his departure from WWE. In this interview we discuss his face off with the Rock, feud with Seth Rollins and his thoughts on Vince McMahon possibly starting a new company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Going Ringside, we're joined by ECW legend Francine. During pro wrestling's most controversial era in its most controversial promotion, Francine was at the center. In this interview, we discuss being in the middle of the chaos that was late 90s ECW. Also, Victoria Crawford returns to the show to discuss what's going on in TNA and their upcoming pay-per-view, Slammiversary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we're joined by former WWE star Tegan Nox, who now wrestles under the name Nixon Newell. She will discuss her career in WWE and why the company cut her. She'll also discuss her future and a dream match against “Timeless” Toni Storm. Also on this episode, we're joined by former WWE star Mike Mondo to discuss the upcoming wrestling show in Jacksonville called the “Great American Clash.” It's being held on July 19 at the Murray Hill Church Gymnasium. Doors open at 6 p.m., and proceeds go to fund the Love Alive Charity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the eve of July 4, 2025, President Trump made an unusual declaration regarding 4th of July 2026. There will be a UFC fight at the White House. President Trump says UFC boss Dana White is involved in the planning. On this episode we're joined by radio host Ed Dean to break down what this means as legendary fighters like Jon Jones and Conor McGregor are throwing their hats in the proverbial ring to be a part of the spectacle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time one of the most dominant factions in wrestling history (in their original form) are together on this must-listen episode. Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, MVP and Cedric Alexander sat down with host Scott Johnson at River City Wrestling Con in St. Augustine. The group doesn't pull any punches about their thoughts on their impact and the wrestling industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Canadian man is in police custody for allegations that he traveled from Canada to Florida to stalk WWE superstar Liv Morgan (real name Gionna Daddio). A criminal complaint affidavit filed in Pasco County reads that Chan travelled to Florida to go to Morgan's home. On June 2, WWE's head of security notified police that someone had been walking around her residence. The man was reported to have left a note. It was also noted that Morgan's mother, Georgette Daddio, was at the scene waiting for deputies to arrive. The report reads she regularly checks the property and when she arrived on June 2, she “observed some packages on the front porch along with a handwritten note." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the brightest stars in all of wrestling is here. We're talking about the woman formerly known as Jakara Jackson. But she now goes under a new moniker: Mara Sade following her WWE release. She had a lot of success in the company and discusses it in this interview as well as close friendships with other stars like Nikita Lyons. Don't miss this great interview with a woman who's star is continuing to grow in pro wrestling. We're also joined by regular Desiree Joson with the Shoots & Ladders Podcast to discuss Sade's career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just last week the couple announced they're expecting a baby. On this episode we have separate interviews with both Rob Van Dam and his wife Katie Forbes. RVD discusses his thoughts on the death of his close friend Sabu, recently being in a wheelchair and what it was like working for Vince McMahon. Katie has a fascinating story about how RVD was her celebrity crush ... and she actually married him! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're speaking with former WWE star Cora Jade who now goes by the name Elayna Black. She was one of the stars that shocked the wrestling world earlier this year during a massive cut by the company. On this episode we discuss her departure from WWE, top matches and future. We also debut a new segment on the show with weekly wrestling news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Riddle is back on Going Ringside and he's not being polite. He unloads on numerous subjects including CM Punk, John Cena, WWE leadership issues and the drama surrounding R-Truth's release and return. Clips are already viral on this one... it's a must listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fight for control of TNA is about to happen, and we're joined by one half of that fight. We're talking about Robert Stone AKA “Mr. Stone”. This Friday at TNA “Against All Odds” pay-per-view, he faces Santino Marella for control of the company. He also has a stern warning for all TNA stars should he win. This is a must-listen interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we're joined by legendary wrestler D-Von Dudley.  We spend a lot of time discussing his school D-Von Dudley Academy in the greater Orlando area.  It's cranked out numerous global stars.  We also discuss his career as one half of the famed Dudley Boys and discuss the tough question… Dudley Boys or Road Warriors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Going Ringside we're joined by pro wrestling legend Tatanka. Tatanka was at his peak throughout the mid-1990's. He was pushed heavily by Vince McMahon in his early career with an unprecedented undefeated streak. In this interview he discusses working alongside other ring legends like Hulk Hogan, Lex Luger and has a interesting story regarding the Nasty Boys and Ken Shamrock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode possibly the most entertaining UFC star in history joins us. We're talking about Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. He's part of the “Border Brawl” that's happening May 25. It's an exclusive event being streamed on Zone.ify that brings matches between stars from both Canada and the US. The event event invited President Trump and the new Canadian Prime Minister to attend. The event will be streamed from 6-9 p.m. and Zone.ify is available on multiple streaming platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some call him the GOAT and everyone calls him HBK. Shawn Michaels in on Going Ringside and he's discussing the WWE takeover in Tampa for Memorial Day weekend. In this interview, we also discuss Michaels' personal Mount Rushmore of pro wrestlers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Going Ringside, we delve into the latest developments surrounding old-school wrestler Billy Jack Haynes. Last year, Going Ringside documented when he was charged with second-degree murder in the death of his wife. The case had remained quite quiet until a few weeks ago, when Haynes did an interview for “Dark Side Of The Ring” from jail. Haynes declared he was not guilty of this crime. Then, days after that documentary aired, news came out that Haynes had been deemed unfit to stand trial. On this episode, we're joined by old-school terri Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following a hiatus from the national spotlight, Northeast Florida native and Nease High School grad Victoria Crawford has returned. Fans knew her for almost two decades as Alicia Fox in WWE until she left the company in 2023. Then last month Crawford showed up in TNA Wrestling. TNA is another major national wrestling brand and here she's ditched the stage name Alicia Fox and is now performing under her real name. This time Crawford was specifically billed as hailing from “Neptune Beach” where she now resides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Going Ringside, all-new WWE U.S. Champion Zelina Vega joins the show. Zelina is discussing the rollout for SummerSlam, Aug. 2-3, at MetLife Stadium. It will be the first year SummerSlam is a two-night event like WrestleMania. Vega also talks about her career and recent U.S. Title win over Chelsea Green. In the interview, Vega also covers WWE's recent purchase of Mexican-based AAA wrestling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone who watched pro wrestling before the year 2000 should not miss this episode! It is packed. First we start off with former WWE star Ahmed Johnson (real name Tony Norris). In this interview he gets in-depth on his time in WWE and being part of the Nation of Domination under Ron Simmons aka Farooq. Then he discusses The Rock's overlap with him when Dwayne Johnson was brand new to WWE. After that we explore his jump to WCW as part of Harlem Heat 2000 alongside Stevie Ray. Then after that we're joined by hardcore wrestling legend Abdullah The Butcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we're joined by Fred Ottman who was just inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Ottman gained fame early in his career when he joined WWF (today it's WWE) as the character Tugboat and teamed with Hulk Hogan. A few years after that Ottman teamed up with another star Earthquake (the late John Tenta) to form the team The Natural Disasters. That team was inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame over WrestleMania Weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is this coincidence or planned? That's the question we explore on this episode of Going Ringside. As WWE is undergoing its version of the Super Bowl over the weekend for WrestleMania 41, two headlines dropped the days leading up to it. The news started to roll out late this workweek when Vanity Fair dropped a profile piece on the company's top star, Roman Reigns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the biggest stars during WWE's (then WWF) most popular era was Charles Wright. He started in the company during the early 1990's as the voodoo-themed character Papa Shango. Then along the way he morphed into a few other characters including Kama (The Supreme Fighting Machine) and The Godfather. In this interview he opens up on all three characters and becoming one of the most popular wrestlers in the world. Then he explains his decision to leave WWE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're a fan of pro wrestling this is a name you definitely remember but often overlooked in the ring. The third man in the ring, the invisible one but also massively important. We're talking about Mike Chioda, a 35 year referee for WWE. You remember his name because while often overlooked he was at the center of the biggest matches in pro wrestling history. From Hulk Hogan vs The Rock to Shawn Michaels vs “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Chioda was there. During the interview one of the matches we focus on is the Hogan vs Rock match at WrestleMania X8. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first match ever on Going Ringside we are joined by two ring veterans, both alumni from WWE. We're talking about Indi Hartwell and Victoria Crawford, who WWE fans knew as Alicia Fox. The two face off for the first time ever in this match which you can watch in its entirety on this episode. Crawford also joins host Scott Johnson to call the match, then afterward we interview Hartwell. You will see Crawford (who now wrestles as Vix Crow) is the fan favorite as she's a Northeast Florida native and this match takes place at the Florida Man Games in St. Augustine. Hatchet Pro Wrestling booked the match and brought in the two stars to wrestle in St. Augustine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are a fan of hearing stories about — let's say scuffles — wrestlers have been involved with in real life this is the episode to see. The WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long is back on Going Ringside and he has some great stories! We're talking about some brutal real life stories involving Road Warrior Hawk, Haku, Barbarian and more. Some of the real-life tough guys have been in some real-life fights over the years. And Teddy Long was along for the ride to witness many of them. These are some stories guaranteed to get longtime wrestling fans talking. And it's not just that, Long will also sound off on the current status of WWE and give some ideas of who he thinks is top in the company right now. He also has a lot to say about his longtime friend The Undertaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special on location episode of Going Ringside we catch up with Hulk Hogan on his “Real American Beer” Tour. You want to hear what he has to say about former Vice-Presidential candidate Tim Walz claiming he could beat people who are MAGA in a fight, John Cena turning heel and whether Dwayne Johnson should run for President. We're also joined by his running buddy Jimmy “Mouth of the South” Hart. This is a must-see episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are few wrestlers who reach the level of controversy of former WWE Superstar Matt Riddle. Since leaving WWE in 2023 (Riddle said he was fired) the former UFC fighter turned pro wrestler has traveled the world. Riddle has wrestled for various promotions around the globe. Most recently, Riddle was at the Florida Man Games in St. Johns County where I caught up with him. In this episode, we discuss Riddle's most difficult opponents. You'll be shocked who he names. We also ask Riddle about former WWE owner Vince McMahon. McMahon has been back in the headlines in recent months with massive speculation that he's considering starting a new entertainment company. It's unclear at this point if that company would be specifically pro wrestling or some other form of entertainment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are few wrestlers who legitimately terrify children. At the top of that mountain is “The Boogeyman.” -- real name Marty Wright. He became famous as the face-painted nightmare who actually eats worms in the wrestling ring. He's the latest guest on Going Ringside, and he'll describe how the idea for The Boogeyman became a thing and the backstory of the worms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are few wrestlers ever who have made the impact that Sgt. Slaughter did throughout his career. The first major splash for Slaughter happened in the 1980's when he made the extremely successful decision to leave wrestling and become the face of G.I. Joe. The massively popular cartoon and toy line thrust Slaughter into every home with children in America. It put him on a level only Hulk Hogan had achieved in the industry. In this interview we discuss the impact of that business move. But we also discuss his other major decision when he returned to wrestling. That was to start a storyline where he became an “Iraqi Sympathizer” during the Gulf War and publicly backed Saddam Hussein on WWE (then WWF) television. This was an era when many fans still believed WWE storylines as reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Going Ringside we're joined by arguably the most impactful UFC fighter in history. We're talking about Royce Gracie. Gracie brought his family's style of jiu jitsu to America in the early 1990's when he was the first ever UFC Champ. He beat Ken Shamrock (who's appeared on Going Ringside several times) at UFC 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the history of pro wrestling, so many men are credited with making wrestling what it is today. From Gorgeous George to Bruno Sammartino to Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair and The Rock. Each one is credited with moving the industry forward. But in the world of women's wrestling, one name seems forgotten. And she's the woman who truly started it all. Today fans know stars like Trish Stratus, Lita, Bianca Belair and Mariah May. But the true history of women's wrestling stretches back to one woman. Her name is Mildred Burke. And her story is no longer forgotten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WWE legends Undertaker, Mickie James, Bubba Ray and Booker T will train 16 up-and-coming “Future Greats” and show the process of becoming a star in the unique world of pro wrestling. “It's amazing to come out and come back for something that's so unique,” said James. “Especially when I'm sitting alongside people who I've considered mentors and I look up to so much and admire.” This is a unique venture for WWE to essentially show viewers how the process works from becoming a student to becoming a star. The four “Legends” will act as coaches on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A tragic day in May 2003 ended with the loss of a life that had been adored by millions for years. Elizabeth Hulette (better known as Miss Elizabeth) was dead at the young age of 42. Her untimely death followed a historic career where she lived out the nickname she had been given: “The First Lady of Wrestling.” First known to fans around the world as the valet of “Macho Man” Randy Savage (her real-life husband), Miss Elizabeth was the opposite of everything in the wrestling world she lived in. Unlike the loud, chaotic and downright crazy world of pro wrestling, Elizabeth was gentle, kind and soft-spoken. The total opposite of Savage. Fans grew to love her at a time when some pro wrestling shows garnered tens of millions of viewers, with Elizabeth at the center of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 On this special episode of Going Ringside we are taking a look at one of the figures in pro wrestling who fought for civil rights. We're joined by “Thunderbolt” Patterson. He's a WWE Hall of Famer you may have never heard of, but his story is critically important. He fought for civil rights in an industry that's often overlooked. On this episode we'll discuss why he was an outcast in the Georgia territory and struggled to find work. Then in front of a national audience Patterson brought up racial pay disparities on the old Morton Downey Jr Show in one of the most controversial televised wrestling segments of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In pro wrestling there are several wrestlers who are controversial. Some are actually really controversial. And then there's Scott Steiner. Arguably the man who angered fans more than anyone is this week's guest on Going Ringside. Steiner came in as a babyface for many years alongside his brother Rick as part of the Steiner Brothers tag team. But in the latter half of the 1990's he decided to change his presentation. And “Big Poppa Pump” was born. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices