Going Ringside With The Local Station

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