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Ringside Heat
by Lex Tan
You have found what can only be considered to be "The Next Echelon" of wrestling talk on the GTA Airwaves and online! Wrestling fans... ACKNOWLEDGE US! Ringside Heat is on your radio and online! Crack open a little bit of the bubbly, raise your ones to the sky, as the Ringside Heat Ring Crew give the people what they want: Coverage of WWE, AEW, TNA Wrestling, and the independent wrestling scene! Listen live on Sauga960am.ca Wednesdays at 4 PM and 9 PM and anytime on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio and YouTube! Ringside Heat: We remember the things you probably forgot!
Episodes
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Ringside Heat - Episode 229 - Northern Rising, Briefcases Falling
🍁🔥 Ringside Heat — October 7, 2026 1️⃣ We recap Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling’s sold-out Northern Rising at historic Maple Leaf Gardens — Josh Alexander becomes Undisputed Canadian Champion, Canadian talent shines, and Adam Copeland finally fulfills a childhood dream in the building where Uncle…
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Ringside Heat - Episode 228 - You Don't Know What You've Got 'TIl It's Gone
🕯️ Ringside Heat — September 30, 2026 1️⃣ We remember Benjamin Satterley — PAC, formerly Neville — one of the most gifted athletes of his generation, whose career stretched from Newcastle to WWE, NXT, AEW, and the global wrestling stage. 2️⃣ We honor Andy “The Butcher” Williams, the metal…
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Ringside Heat - Episode 227 - Gold Changes Hands - Memories Remain
1️⃣ We mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, remembering the 2,977 lives lost, the courage of first responders, and the powerful role WWE SmackDown played two days later in helping people gather, grieve, and begin to heal. 2️⃣ Title Changes: Sami Zayn regains the Undisputed WWE Title,...
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Ringside Heat - Episode 226 - AEW's All In, Cena's All Out
1️⃣ Lex and Chico recap AEW All In, and particularly break down the debut of Kofi and "Awesome" Austin Creed as the New Level in Tony Khan's promotion, Mercedes Mone finally winning the AEW Women's World Championship after her own expedition of gold (so to speak), Will Ospreay winning the AEW…
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Ringside Heat - Episode 225 - Toronto, Ottawa and the Road to Mexico
1️⃣ Lex and Chico recap WWE’s fun Canadian swing, with SmackDown in Toronto and Raw in Ottawa bringing big moments, big reactions, and plenty of fallout. 2️⃣ We break down the luchador tournament and ask the big question: who is most likely to step up and challenge Roman Reigns for the...
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Ringside Heat - Episode 224 - The Garden Spoke, SummerSlam Answered
🔥 Ringside Heat — August 4, 2026 1️⃣ Lex and Chico recap SummerSlam weekend — the results, the fallout, and the moments that may shape WWE’s road into the fall. 2️⃣ Did SummerSlam live up to the hype, or did the spectacle outshine the storytelling? We break down what hit, what missed, and what...
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Ringside Heat - Episode 223 - The Biggest Party of the Summer on Radio
Just days before SummerSlam 2026, Lex and Chico break down the partnership between Dave Lagreca and WWE that has now created WWE Radio! We also look at the fallout of Saturday Night's Main Event and tee up this weekend's SummerSlam! Listen to Ringside Heat anytime! On the Radio: Wednesdays at 4…
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Ringside Heat - Episode 222 - Contracts, Characters and Chaos
1️⃣ Cody Rhodes vs. CM Punk brings intrigue, but Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins turned their World Heavyweight Championship contract signing into a scathing, personal, Shield-haunted war of words. 2️⃣Raw showed why character development still matters: Maxxine Dupri’s heel turn gave Austin Theory…
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Ringside Heat - Episode 221 - The Resistible Rise of Sami Zayn
- Sami Zayn's 9-Day reign as WWE Undisputed Champion. What worked? What isn't working? What does it set up? - What does the picture look like going into Saturday Night's Main Event on July 18 from Madison Square Garden, and how would it look heading into the first two-night WWE SummerSlam? - Is a...
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Ringside Heat - Episode 220 - Very Nice, Very Eviil, Very OVER
1️⃣ Danhausen has become WWE’s most improbable crossover star, bringing casual fans in and old fans back through character work, curses, comedy, and the Knicks’ historic NBA Championship run. 2️⃣ El Grande Americano vs. OG El Grande Americano proved that the wildest wrestling ideas can become…
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Ringside Heat - Episode 219 - New York Loves That Danhausen
Lex and Chico talk about the Irresistible rise of Danhausen as well as AEW Double or Nothing! Listen to Ringside Heat anytime! On the Radio: Wednesdays at 4 PM and 9 PM on Sauga960am.ca or AM 960! On Podcast: Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, IHeartRadio and Google Podcasts On YouTube:...
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Ringside Heat - Episode 218 - El Tall, Grande, Venti or Trenta Americano
Lex and Chico talk about the life and legacy of Ted Turner, who got into the "wrasslin'" industry by buying Jim Crockett Promotions in the 80's and nearly took down Vince McMahon's "entertainment" company, World Wrestling Federation (now WWE)! They tee up Saturday Night's Main event on May 23rd,...
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Ringside Heat - Episode 217 - Corporate Meddling in WWE? That's Never Happened Before!!!
Lex and Chico discuss the what fans are starting to call corporate meddling in WWE! Listen to Ringside Heat anytime! On the Radio: Wednesdays at 4 PM and 9 PM on Sauga960am.ca or AM 960! On Podcast: Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, IHeartRadio and Google Podcasts On YouTube:...
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Ringside Heat - Episode 216 - They Loved It, They Loved It Not
It's the fallout show after WrestleMania 42! Lex and Chico review the two night extravaganza. What worked? Why the hate for Night 1? And why are Lex and Chico more bullish than the Internet Wrestling Community and the pro reviewers? But what do they also agree with? And where does CM Punk and…
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Ringside Heat - Episode 215 - It'll All Work Out At WrestleMania
It's the go-home show before WrestleMania! Lex and Chico take one final look at the WrestleMania card and give their predictions for what could happen at the Grandest Stage of Them All! AEW Dynasty results are also discussed- what worked? What didn't? Listen to Ringside Heat anytime! On the…
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Ringside Heat - Episode 214 - Lower The Tickets Prices for WrestleMania
Lex and Chico talk about the puzzling move to make Pat McAfee the "voice" in Randy Orton's Head! And yes, WrestleMania ticket prices do need to be lowered, but are you going to be like CM Punk says, with Punk saying he wants as many people in the crowd to watch him beat the holy hell out of Roman...
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Ringside Heat - Episode 213 - Ruthless Echoes, Cursed Chaos, and 3:16 Forever
🚨 Lex and Chico talk about Randy Orton showing he still has Ruthless Aggression, actually being "Vintage" Randy Orton! 🚨Lex admits he's now starting to come around to Oba Femi, especially how he obliterated Brock Lesnar with one powerbomb! 🚨 Why would CM Punk get so riled up about being called...
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Ringside Heat - Episode 212 - New Champ! *Clap Clap* New Champ! *Clap Clap*
🚨 Lex and Chico argue about Cody Rhodes taking the WWE Undisputed Championship from Drew McIntyre and will be taking on his former Legacy tag teammate, Randy Orton! 🚨Finn Balor and the Judgment Day finally turn on each other! 🚨 Has holding onto the World Heavyweight Championship finally making...
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Ringside Heat - Episode 211 - Curses, Chambers and The Road to WrestleMania.
🚨 Lex and Chico discuss the Elimination Chamber PLE and the Fallout on RAW 🚨Danhausen finally makes it to WWE! 🚨 Is the unpredictability of the WWE Championship picture going into Friday helping or hurting the Road to WrestleMania? NEW AIRTIMES! Wednesdays on Sauga 960 AM - 12 PM, 5 PM and 9…
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Ringside Heat - Episode 210 - A Phenomenal Farewell, The Chamber, and My Bloody Valentine
@Ringside_Heat "Episode 210: "A Phenomenal Farewell, The Chamber, and My Bloody Valentine" on @Sauga960AM!" @LexTanMedia | @CocoCollects 🚨 Lex and Chico look back on AJ Styles and his legendary career as the last "travel-the-world-before-WWE" generation of wrestlers 🚨With Elimination Chamber...
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Ringside Heat - Episode 209 - Putting the Extra W in WWE
Listen to Ringside Heat anytime! On the Radio: Wednesdays at 4 PM and 9 PM on Sauga960am.ca or AM 960! On Podcast: Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, IHeartRadio and Google Podcasts On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ringside_heat
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Ringside Heat - Episode 208 - Endings, Elevations and the Road to WrestleMania
🚨 Lex and Chico review the #RoyalRumble #PLE and the beginning of the Road to #WrestleMania! 🚨Looking back on #AJStyles vs #Gunther and the way he chose to end his career in #WWE and #Wrestling altogether 🚨 As of the end of #WWERAW #CMPunk and #RomanReigns are booked for #WrestleMania, but did...
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Ringside Heat - Episode 207 - Montreal, Toronto and the Road to the Rumble
🚨 Lex and Chico attend Monday Night RAW at the Scotiabank Arena and review a weekend of wrestling in Montreal and Toronto! 🚨What are their predictions for the #RoyalRumble PLE and how will WWE handle the booking of #AJStyles career-threatening match vs #Gunther? Who will win the Rumble? Will...
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Ringside Heat - Episode 206 - Homecomings, Heels, and the Weight of History
Lex and Chico discuss the debut of TNA Impact! on AMC and TNA Genesis and address the criticisms of the differences of the production values of both shows. We also talk about CM Punk vs Finn Balor and their main event match for the World Heavyweight Championship, and how the right entrance music...
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Ringside Heat - Episode 205 - Consequences, Craft, and the Calendar
Lex and Chico talk about: 1) WWE SmackDown's Three Stages of Hell with Drew McIntyre defeating Cody Rhodes to become the Undisputed WWE Champion; was it the right move? Where does it rank in the history of Three Stages of Hell? 2) Gunther vs AJ Styles: A smart, well told, pro wrestling story from...
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Ringside Heat - Episode 204 - I've Been Subscribing to Netflix for a Year?
Lex goes solo for the first show of the year! He recaps what has happened in the past month since John Cena's retirement, including Gunther getting the nuclear heat from his victory over John Cena; Monday Night RAW + Stranger Things; Punk vs Bron Breakker; WWE RAW's new theme is Eminem's...
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Ringside Heat - Episode 203 - The Last Time Is Now
John Cena is now officially retired. Lex and Chico are joined by Colin Dodge in his final episode with Ringside Heat, and a guest return for Jose Taboada on the occasion of Cena's final match on Saturday Night's Main Event! Was Gunther going over with Cena tapping out the right decision? And what...
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Ringside Heat - Episode 202 - New Deals and Final Fights
(Airdate: December 3, 2025) Lex and Chico talk about the new TNA television deal with AMC, which will see TNA's flagship show, TNA iMPACT! have a regulary cable TV time slot; Survivor Series War Games determining the finals of The Last Time Is Now Tournament, and commenting on the matches between...
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Ringside Heat - Episode 201 - Full Gear, John Cena, War Games
(Aired on November 26, 2025) Lex goes solo to and gives his thoughts on AEW Full Gear, especially on Samoa Joe winning the AEW World Championship from Hangman Adam Page! Lex also goes into the semi-finalists of "The Last Time Is Now" tournament and tees up Survivor Series: War Games!!! Listen to...
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Ringside Heat - Episode 200 - An Unseen Hero's Welcome
🚨 Lex, Chico and Colin talk about John Cena finally becoming the Intercontinental Champion and Grand Slam Champion! 🚨How does Cena’s IC Title win change “The Last Time Is Now” tournament to be his final opponent? 🚨 We’ve hit the double century mark! We recollect our favorite moments over the...
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Ringside Heat - Episode 199 - End of Eras, Beginning of Legacies
Lex and Chico talk about the results of the most recent edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event! Who could John Cena’s final opponent be? An old frenemy? A rising star? Or a hybrid option? Speaking of crossover stars, with MJF catching the acting bug, what could his future be in AEW and in...
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Ringside Heat - Episode 198 - Freedom and Control
After a month off, we're back with our Fall Premiere! On this episode, Lex, Colin and Chico talk about Freedom and Control in wrestling - a delicate balance everywhere else in life, but particuarly tough in wrestling. We explore this in AEW WrestleDream's main event of Jon Moxley vs Darby Allin,...
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Ringside Heat - Episode 197 - An All Out Wrestlepalooza
Lex sits down with actor, producer, director, and photographer, Vinnie Salvador, as they chat about his and his family's experience at AEW All Out in the private box at Scotiabank Arena. Along with giving his thoughts on the matches on the card, Vinnie also talks about being able to share the...
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Ringside Heat - Episode 196 - Let's Light It Up!
Lex and Chico are back! In this show, they talk about the return of AJ Lee, after retiring from the WWE 10 years ago! They also talk about forgiveness in the wrestling business, who it's been extended to, and the areas of the business where there is a lack of forgiveness. Listen to Ringside Heat...
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Ringside Heat - Episode 195 - Hey It's Me, Kingsley
After a 3-week hiatus, we're back with an extra special episode! Lex interviews Kingsley, an independent pro wrestler hailing from Australia and currently making waves in the Ontario indies! We talk about her journey from wrestling in Australia, to wrestling in Ontario, as well as her influences...
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Ringside Heat - Episode 194 - SummerSlam 2025 Review
It's the fallout from WWE SummerSlam and its first ever 2-night event! Lex and Chico break down the two nights of wrestling offered by WWE in their traditional home base of the New York/New Jersey area in the northeast USA. We also talk about the role and ethics of journalism as a tool to serve...
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Ringside Heat - Episode 193 - Rest in Peace, Brother; Remembering Hulk Hogan
Amidst the pockets of negativity surrounding the news of the death of one the greatest professional wrestlers, and the first global superstar pro wrestler, Hulk Hogan, Lex and Chico wish to add to the positive side of the conversation by remembering the good that Hulk Hogan brought to the…
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Ringside Heat - Episode 192 - WWE Evolution and TNA Slammiversary
Lex and Chico talk about WWE Evolution in the radio portion of the show, where they praise the women's divisions of RAW, SmackDown and NXT for what could have been the show of the weekend. They discuss the results and their implications and Triple H's comments when he was asked if an all-women's...
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Ringside Heat - Episode 191 - AEW All In Texas Review
Somehow, Lex and Colin got through an entire 6 hours of AEW All In Texas and still were able to record their post-show thoughts in radio and podcast form! What was good and great about the show? How did a card of less than 10 matches change the dynamic of a major AEW PPV especially during a 6…
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Ringside Heat - Episode 190 - 400 Episodes of AEW and Counting (Thank God)
It's AEW All-In Texas Week and Lex and Colin breakdown the milestone shows of AEW Dynamite 300 and AEW Collilsion! We also tee up what we're looking forward to on the main show on Saturday, and why Colin has concerns with the new stipulation added to the AEW World Championship match between…
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Ringside Heat - Episode 189 - Pipebomb Revenge or Merely a Sparkler?
Lex, Colin and Chico talk about the John Cena "Pipebomb" response to CM Punk's original Pipebomb from nearly 14 years ago! Colin brings us up to speed on AEW Grand Slam Mexico and what that sets up for AEW All In Texas. And what do we think about Kevin Nash's recent comments praising LA Knight…
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Ringside Heat - Episode 188 - Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Goldberg???
Lex goes solo (not Sikoa) on this episode and flaps his little gums (thank you, Stone Cold!) about these topics: 1) Why Lex did not hate Gunther's World Heavyweight Championship win; what could have been done for both Jey and Gunther; Not being happy about Goldberg making his way back into WWE…
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Ringside Heat - Episode 187 - (Ron) The Truth Will Set You Free
(Originallly broadcast on June 11, 2025) Lex and Colin talk AEW Summer Blockbuster, and what matches they are looking forward to! Lex admits he's been had by Kayfabe 2.0 yet again with the release and re-hiring of Ron "The Truth" Killings, effectively shelving the "R-Truth" gimmick, as he looks...
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Ringside Heat - Episode 186 - WWE Can't Handle (Ron) The Truth!
R-Truth has been released by WWE and lots of people are upset, including the WWE Superstars, and our own Lex Tan! Lex tries to live, laugh, and love through this decision by WWE, but also is confounded to no end why they would let Truth go after 17 years! Lex also lines up WWE/AAA Worlds Collide...
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Ringside Heat - Episode 185 - So. Much. Wrestling
AEW Double or Nothing... WWE Saturday Night's Main Event and NXT Battleground... TNA Under Siege, TNA Impact and the Canada-United States Border Brawl! 5 big shows by the three major wrestling promotions in North America. Sure, that is a lot of shows fighting for eyes and ears, but isn't that the...
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Ringside Heat - Episode 184 - More Fight Than The Maple Leafs
We're back!!! Lex and Chico remember #Sabu: Chico talks Sabu's legacy, and Lex shares about meeting him at Greektown Wrestling! We also talk MLPW Northern Rising at Maple Leaf Gardens/Mattamy Athletic Centre, and we preview #TNA Under Siege and #AEW's return to Toronto in September! 2 PM on Sauga...
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Ringside Heat - Episode 183 - It's That Time of Year Again...
It's that time of year again... hearts broken, dreams coming to an end... yup it's WWE Layoff season! Lex and Chico tag team to talk about the releases, and who were the ones that were most confounding! Chico also rants about the inconsistency and infuriating actions of one Dwayne "The Rock"...
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Ringside Heat - Episode 182 - Thank You, Jose
It's Jose's final show! Lex, Colin, Chico and the man of the hour reminisce about Jose's tenure, contributions, his favorite memories of the industry and being on the show! We banter about why the TLC match on SmackDown featuring DIY vs Motor City Machine Guns vs The Street Profits wasn't…
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Ringside Heat - Episode 181 - WrestleMania 41 Fallout!
Lex, Jose, Chico and Colin gather their thoughts and analyze WrestleMania 41 from Las Vegas, Nevada! What did they initally think of the show as it aired, and did a couple of days removed from the event and the ability to digest the two-night pro wrestling extravaganza change their minds? What…
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Ringside Heat - Episode 180 - What Happens in Vegas... WrestleMania 41 Preview!!!
It's the most wonderful time of the year... for wrestling fans!!! WrestleMania 41 weekend is finally upon us! Lex, Colin, Jose and Chico run down the two night WrestleMania 41 card, make their predictions and fantasy booking speculations on the 13 announced matches on the cards heading into the 4...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
You have found what can only be considered to be "The Next Echelon" of wrestling talk on the GTA Airwaves and online!
Wrestling fans... ACKNOWLEDGE US! Ringside Heat is on your radio and online!
Crack open a little bit of the bubbly, raise your ones to the sky, as the Ringside Heat Ring Crew give the people what they want: Coverage of WWE, AEW, TNA Wrestling, and the independent wrestling scene!
Listen live on Sauga960am.ca Wednesdays at 4 PM and 9 PM and anytime on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio and YouTube!
Ringside Heat: We remember the things you probably forgot!
HOSTED BY
Lex Tan
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How many episodes does Ringside Heat have?
Ringside Heat currently has 235 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Ringside Heat about?
You have found what can only be considered to be "The Next Echelon" of wrestling talk on the GTA Airwaves and online! Wrestling fans... ACKNOWLEDGE US! Ringside Heat is on your radio and online! Crack open a little bit of the bubbly, raise your ones to the sky, as the Ringside Heat Ring Crew give...
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Ringside Heat publishes regularly with 235 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.
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Ringside Heat is created and hosted by Lex Tan.
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