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Jenese Harris talks with different experts and people who deal with mental health issues in a new streaming series.

On this special on-location episode of Going Ringside, we're joined by one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, Booker T. The WWE legend and current NXT color commentator discusses everything from the current crop of WWE stars to starting alongside his brother on the tag team Harlem Heat.

Artificial intelligence is the hot topic of the year. The rapid evolution of AI clashes with some assumptions, including the thought that real humans may not be needed for problem-solving.

Where do people turn for the next step in employee satisfaction?

On this episode of Going Ringside we preview the biggest wrestling fan event in Florida all year: River City Wrestling Con, which is slated to bring in the biggest wrestling stars on the planet to World Golf Village on June 8-9. Also on this episode, we talk to the family of a journeyman boxer who was trained by Muhammad Ali and just passed away.

We’re honoring three newsmen who have made a difference in our community for decades.

In 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.

Solar energy is cost-effective and less cluttered, according to Florida Power and Light (FPL).

On this episode of Going Ringside we're joined by wrestling legend Teddy Long. The former WWE Smackdown General Manager has a lot of stories to tell from working with The Undertaker for decades to other stars like John Cena, Batista and what it was like working for Vince McMahon.

On this episode of Going Ringside we're joined by the hottest tag team on Earth, A-Town Down Under. Austin Theory and Grayson Waller are in studio. In this must-watch interview they'll discuss everything from heat with the Rock to hanging out with Logan Paul

Renewal and regeneration are huge when it comes to the efforts Tony Cho is making in the Springfield area community known as the Phoenix Arts and Innovation District.

Habitat for Humanity has chapters all over the world. This week, the Beaches Habitat hosts the 5th annual Beaches Habitat CEO Build to bring business leaders together in servi

On this packed episode of Going Ringside we're joined by WWE star Montez Ford who's also married to Bianca Belair. We'll also announce the winner of our Smackdown Ticket giveaway contest. And we also catch up with "Nightmare" Danny Davis who trained stars like John Cena, Brock Lesnar, Randy Orton and Batista.

Legendary pro wrestler Ric Flair claimed he was kicked out of a Gainesville restaurant over the weekend after attending graduation ceremonies at the University of Florida.

A transportation hub on the path to growth and greater significance. That’s Jacksonville through the lens of industry experts.

On 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

On 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.

Autonomous vehicles are on the way – with Jacksonville in the spotlight.

On 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.

The new pro-wrestling themed movie is released in select theaters this week. The producers of the sci-fi movie joined the latest episode of the Going Ringside podcast

There seems to be momentum with the development in downtown Jacksonville. It doesn’t happen overnight, obviously, but through collaborations between Corner Lot and JWB Real Estate Capital, that growth is at a steady pace.

“Bringing education, creativity, and community to the heart of downtown Jacksonville” is a part of what The Museum of Contemporary Art brings to the River City. The museum is also bringing in a birthday, celebrating 100 years.

In this episode we detail the heroic life and death of WWE Hall of Famer Shad Gaspard. Gaspard died while trying to rescue his son in the Pacific Ocean. On April 20th The Shad Gaspard Memorial Cup Tournament is being held in Jacksonville. We interview his former tag-team partner JTG and the tournament organizer Elijah Burke.

On this episode of Going Ringside we're joined by WWE superstar Naomi. She is one of the stars coming to Jacksonville for Smackdown on May 12th. In this interview we touch on her return to WWE after several years at the Royal Rumble. Naomi will also discuss the addition of Jade Cargill to the roster and her current feud with Damage Control. Naomi will also talk about the tense relationship among the Bloodline being that she's married to Jimmy Uso and he's on track to face his twin brother Jey at WrestleMania

In the middle of National Women’s History Month, Jacksonville showed its acumen on the topic by hosting a group of women Asian leaders. Two members of the Armenian Delegation joined Kent Justice for this week’s episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition.

On 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.

Arlington or Avondale? Which part of Jacksonville has the most allure and appeal?

On 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.

It’s a Ponte Vedra specialty that impacts so much of Northeast Florida -- Golf’s “Fifth Major” is celebrating its 50th edition. The Players Championship began on March 12.

In 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"

Ken Babby, the Jumbo Shrimp owner, is our guest for This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition. He speaks with gratitude, conviction, and appreciation of the business he owns and operates in Jacksonville.

The 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.

Does Jacksonville’s personality change over time? Does its reputation? In the 20th century, Jacksonville was known as the banking headquarters for the state, and there were three major bank headquarters in downtown.

A new school that teaches the art of pro wrestling has opened in St. Augustine. Hatchet Pro Wrestling is operated by world famous wrestler Sam Shaw who wrestles in WWE under the name Dexter Lumis.

Former WWE Hall of Famer Tammy Sytch, 52, who was sentenced to more than 17 years in prison for a fatal DUI crash in 2022 has been moved from a detention center to the Lowell Correctional Institution in Ocala.

The Port of Jacksonville is our focus on This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition. JAXPORT delivers more jobs than many of us probably imagine. And for the sake of Northeast Florida, the port is growing.

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.

Major Chicago law firm is seeking more potential victims in the Vince McMahon case. McMahon resigned from his former company WWE a few weeks ago following allegations of sex trafficking by a former employee.

The timing couldn’t be better for a new Black History Tour app in St. Augustine. The new innovative tool created by Visit St. Augustine launches during Black History Month.

On 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.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Florida is the fastest-growing state in the nation. Between 2021 and 2022, Florida’s population increased by 1.9%, and its population in 2022 is over nine times the size of its population from 1946.

Following stunning allegations of sex trafficking leveled against the former WWE owner, now reports surface that the Federal Government is investigating Vince McMahon.

The largest bank in America announced an investment in Northeast Florida. JPMorgan Chase plans to open ten new branches in the region, which would increase branch presence by about 50%.

In this episode we break down the lawsuit that alleges sex trafficking against former WWE owner Vince McMahon that led to his resignation last Friday. We analyze the civil suit with a veteran defense attorney as well as a capital management expert. We also look at whether McMahon or anyone else could face a criminal investigation for the accusations that he says are "baseless". The implications for WWE and its parent company TKO are enormous.

The University of North Florida’s School of Engineering received another boost from a major company located in Jacksonville. The expanding partnership continues a years-long relationship between Johnson & Johnson and UNF.

The 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.

Pro wrestler Sam Shaw (known in WWE as Dexter Lumis) is opening the new wrestling school on Tuesday in St. Augustine. It will be the first such school in Northeast Florida and will train students who want to enter the unique world of pro wrestling.

On Friday night, The Going Ringside Podcast is teaming up with River City Wrestling Con for a major announcement concerning its event in June. The live press conference will be held at World Golf Village and streamed live on News4JAX.com, News4Jax+ and the News4JAX YouTube Channel.

Detours and delays, instead of development. That’s how some describe efforts at revitalizing downtown Jacksonville over the past several years.

Pro 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.

Not only is starting a business and AD-venture…Venture capital is critical to getting an idea off the ground.

Does college football bowl season make a difference in Jacksonville? If it does, what does the future look like for the Gator Bowl and other events?

Following the release of the new major motion picture "Iron Claw" which chronicles the story of the Von Erich family we look at the family's tragic history. Family patriarch and legendary wrestling promoter Fritz Von Erich lost 5 of his 6 children before his death to things like suicide and drowning. Many of his children were extremely popular and famous wrestlers. This is their story.

On 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.

On 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.

It’s more important than most of us realize, and it’s growing in the Jacksonville region.

This episode looks at the ties Donald Trump has to professional wrestling.

Former world champion tag team "The Nasty Boys" will be meeting fans at the Waldo Flea Market Saturday December 9th

If Northeast Florida is going to grow economically, it will ride the coattails of small businesses.

Inside a Daytona Beach courtroom Monday, former WWE Hall of Famer was sentenced for the 2022 DUI crash that killed a 75-year-old man from Daytona Beach Shores. Judge gives Sunny 17 years in prison, 8 years probation

Wrestler CM Punk returned Saturday to WWE's Survivor Series: War Games event in Chicago.

On 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.

In 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.

In 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.

WWE star Grayson Waller calls Taylor Swift a "6" and challenges Travis Kelce. Also, Paul Heyman says he's the GOAT of manager. When asked about Bobby Heenan, he responds: "Screw him, he's dead"

This follows the WWE Executive's spinal surgery that happened over the summer.

On this episode of the “Going Ringside” Podcast we welcome the “Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase and current star of WWE Raw Bronson Reed.

WWE star Grayson Waller is “apologizing” for calling music star Taylor Swift a “6″. But his apology isn’t legitimate and in classic wrestling “heel” fashion he used as a mechanism to insult her fans.

It's no secret that Jacksonville's economy is growing and businesses here are booming. In fact, Jacksonville is the fifth fastest growing city in America, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And with that comes a lot of questions about jobs, real estate, finances and more. That's why we've started a brand new streaming series, branching off of our very successful policy show "This Week in Jacksonville". It's called "This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition.

On 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.

Bobby Fish joins the "Going Ringside" Podcast for episode 32 to tell his story of wrestling around the world

On this episode of “Going Ringside” we talk to two wrestlers from different generations: Kevin Sullivan and Bobby Fish. Sullivan was a top star and booker from the 1970′s through the 1990′s while Fish is a top star right now performing in various promotions from NXT to AEW to Ring of Honor.

"Going Ringside" talks to multiple legal experts about what to expect in court. Tammy Sytch faces up to 26 years in prison.

Jacksonville-based All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has signed one of the biggest stars in the industry, Adam Copeland

Discussing the mass WWE layoffs in recent days following the company's merger with UFC. We also discuss whether Vince McMahon will remain with the company

This comes weeks after UFC and WWE merged into one company. Dana White spoke on the firing of wrestler Matt Riddle

Sitting down with the legendary wrestler talking about his career from the Four Horsemen in the 1980's to being part of Jacksonville-based AEW today

The sister of late wrestler Wyndham Rotunda (better known as Bray Wyatt) took to X (Twitter) to thank Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson for groceries and keeping their houses filled following the death of her brother.

Detailing Victoria Crawford's (aka Alicia Fox) career in and out of the ring. From Northeast Florida to world champion in WWE.

On this episode we remember the two legendary wrestlers who both died days apart

In this episode of Going Ringside we chronicle the rise of The Rock & Roman Reigns' family, the Anoa'is.

Wrestling legend Haku (real name Tonga ‘Uli’uli Fifita) joined the “Going Ringside” podcast recently and reminisced about an amazing gift he received from Dwayne Johnson.

When you’re an up-and-coming actress getting a role in an “A-list” show is everything. And that’s what happened to Kirsten Harwood and Arica Anderson. Harwood is a Jacksonville-based model & actress and Anderson is an actress who just starred in the movie “Traders”.

Tamara Sytch, aka "Sunny," will have a trial for DUI manslaughter beginning in just a matter of days.

In 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.

The Jacksonville native wrestler discusses his time with WWE and setting up a charity that promotes wrestling shows

In this episode of "Going Ringside" we detail the police investigation into the disappearance of Chris Jericho's AEW title belt in Tallahassee in 2019

In this episode of "Going Ringside" we are joined by legendary WWE "Diva" Melina. A trailblazer for the WWE women's division.

In 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.

On this episode of “Going Ringside” three legendary fighters who performed in UFC, MMA and Pro Wrestling sit down to discuss their careers. Butterbean (real name Eric Esch), Ken Shamrock and Dan Severn join host Scott Johnson.

"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock advises the two billionaires on fighting in a cage

In 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.

For the first time in News4JAX history, ‘Going Ringside’ took the pro wrestling podcast to the ultimate world of wrestling for fandom at the annual River City Wrestling Con at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds in a live podcast event.

River City Wrestling Con is Florida's annual celebration of pro wrestling fandom. Wrestling icons, attractions and live wrestling matches are spread out over two days. Episode 16 of Going Ringside is LIVE from the event.

River City Wrestling Con is Florida's annual celebration of pro wrestling fandom. Wrestling icons, attractions and live wrestling matches are spread out over two days.

On this episode of "Going Ringside" we sit down with one of the most charismatic wrestlers in history, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan. Hooooooooo!!!

Jake "The Snake" Roberts is coming to Jacksonville for River City WrestleCon at Jacksonville Fairgrounds June 10-11

Analyzing the nation's two largest wrestling promotions following the UFC merger and Wembley Stadium announcement

We analyze the biggest tragedy in wrestling history when Chris Benoit killed his wife and son, then took his own life

It was the early 2000′s when Marc Mero was working as a personal trainer at a Gold’s Gym in Florida. The glamour and celebrity of the pro wrestling world were years behind him, his marriage to Rena (who wrestling fans knew better as Sable) was over and someone at the gym asked “Oh my gosh! Marc Mero, what are you doing here?”