Grilling JR

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take us back 30 years for King Of The Ring 1993! JR shares his experiences joining WWF, his reaction to Lord Alfred Hayes not liking him, working with Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan, going on his first European tour and so much more! The guys also discuss the build to crowning Bret Hart the King of The Ring!...

On this episode of Grilling JR, we are taking you back over 30 years for another edition of Studio Sessions! This time you'll hear some incredible conversations from Gordon Solie, Jessie Ventura and the voice of our childhood Tony Schiavone. This is going to be a fun show that will get you right in the mood for some great 1990's WCW action. MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code J...

On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Conrad reflect on the life and career of Brian Pillman, who would have celebrated his 61st birthday this week. The guys discuss the Loose Cannon's time in WCW as Flyin' Brian, his jump to the WWF, the Hart Foundation and all things in-between! Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Henson - Visit HENSONSHAVING.com/JR to pick the razor for you and use code J...

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling Jim Ross and Conrad takes back to Judgement Day 2003! The company is transitioning to life without Stone Cold Steve Austin as an active member of the roster and it's up to JR and crew to rebuild. JR shares his thoughts and experiences during this time of change in the WWE. Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Henson - Visit HENSONSHAVING.co...

LISTENER DISCLAIMER: Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss subjects that are disturbing and might be offensive to some audiences...listener discretion is advised. On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss JR's beginnings in professional wrestling and the cast of characters he worked with along the way. JR shares his stories of how he star...

On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take us back 25 years for a wild, action packed Monday Night RAW featuring a falls count anywhere match between Mick Foley and Terry Funk! We also get a Val Venis vignette that even has JR blushing. Plus, JR shares his thoughts on the upcoming AEW Wembley show, his live bookings, and the NFL draft. This episode has it all! Special...

On this episode of Grilling JR, we hand the reigns over to our listeners. JR and Conrad answer all your questions includes, has JR ever lost his voice during a show, why did Tony Khan move JR to Rampage, where does JR get his iconic catchphrases, who is the future of AEW? All those and tons more on this story packed episode of Grilling JR! Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Henson- Visit HENS...

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson look back at the one of a kind career of "Mr. Monday Night" Rob Van Dam! From his WWE debut as a child fan working with the Million Dollar Man with Virgil, through his historic ups and downs with WCW, ECW and the WWE, to his hall of fame induction the guys cover it all. JR delivers insight into negotiating Va...

On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and host Conrad Thompson discuss the record-breaking WrestleMania weekend, Cody Rhodes not winning the title, the announcement of AEW's first show in London, and the merger of WWE and UFC under Endeavor. JR and Conrad shift gears and take us back to April 13th 1998, and the night Stone Cold Steve Austin faced off against Vince McMahon for the first time ultimatel...

On this very special episode of Grilling JR, we take you back 30 years for some vintage Jim Ross. JR used to host a wrestling radio show during his years with WCW and thanks to the folks at Ad Free Shows.com we're bringing you some of those incredible episodes. We've chosen three fantastic shows where JR welcomed Cactus Jack, Tony Schiavone and the late great Dusty Rhodes in as guests. Each show i...

On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Conrad cover what some have called the "cursed" WrestleMania...WrestleMania 19. JR discusses the on edge moments during Steve Austin's health scare hours before the event, what was actually planned for the main event, Brock Lesnar's infamous shooting star press, and so much more. This is an episode that uncovers some much behind a super stacked WrestleMania c...

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling Jim Ross and special guest host Paul Bromwell relive the highlights and development of WrestleMania XIV! From the build up of the Austin, Michaels and McMahon rivalry, to managing Shawn as he struggles with an injury that will sideline him for years, this is a power packed show full of stories you will only hear from the man who was there. ATH...

SHATTERED GLASS! Hit the iconic theme...it's AUSTIN 3:16!! On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss Stone Cold Steve Austin's exciting and memorable 1999. JR shares stories of working with Austin on the direction of his character, managing the hottest act in the WWF's ego, and sticking with him through a potentially career ending injuries. T...

On this episode of Grilling JR, we're giving Grilling JR listeners a peek behind the AD Free Show paywall for two Grilling JR bonus events you're going to really enjoy! First, host Paul Bromwell watches WrestleMania 18, The Rock versus Hollywood Hulk Hogan with JR and the third man in the ring Mike Chioda! On our second bonus show, Casio Kid and JR discuss and watch Goldberg versus Brock Lesnar fr...

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss the incredible career of two time WWE Hall of Famer, Kevin Nash! JR shares his experiences working with his close friend as Kevin navigated through some questionable booking in his early WWF run. The guys also discuss Kevin's sure will to never quit even when the deck was stacked against him. JR also d...

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss the backstage happening and developments leading to No Way Out 2003. JR shares the inner working of bring back major stars like Hulk Hogan and Steve Austin back into the company. He also reveals why we never saw the two icons face off in the squared circle. ATHLETIC GREENS - To make it easy, Athletic...

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take a deep dive into the legendary career of WWE Hall of Famer Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. From his beginnings working in the territories and around the world, to becoming a multi-time world champion in a number of promotions. The guys cover it all including some of his most iconic rivalries with Ric Flair,...

On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thomson discuss the build up to No Way Out 1998! JR shares the difficulties working with Mike Tyson, the infamous Cactus Jack and Terry Funk dumpster match, Shawn Michaels being a pain in the ass, and getting high with the Briscos and so much more! MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code JIMROSS at Manscaped.com.  ROCKET MONE...

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross is joined by guest host Paul Bromwell to discuss the Radicalz! JR shares stories of his initial talks with the talent, how Vince McMahon was never interested in rehiring Shane Douglas, and who he thought was the ultimate star of the group. Don't miss all that and so much more on this week's edition of Grilling JR! BACKYARD BUTCHERS -...

On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Conrad cover The Bunkhouse Stampede from 1988! The guys discuss how the birth of the stampede was the push the WWF needed to create the Royal Rumble. JR shares his thoughts on how Dusty Rhodes was booking for himself, and if a bunkhouse Stampede idea would work in todays professional wrestling. MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code JIMROSS a...

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of professional wrestling, JR and host Conrad Thompson take a deep dive into the career of the Million Dollar Man, Ted DiBiase. The guys discuss his time playing football at West Texas State, being trained by the legendary Funk brothers, his memorable stent in Mid-South Wrestling to his world-wide acclaim as the pompous millionaire claiming everyone has a...

On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Conrad look back 20 years to Royal Rumble 2003 from Boston, featuring two World Title matches - Scott Steiner vs. HHH and Kurt Angle vs. Chris Benoit. Also, Brock Lesnar and Undertaker face off as the final two in the Rumble, Torrie Wilson vs. Dawn Marie Wilson. Plus we discuss JR teaming with King to take on Lance Storm and William Regal on an episode of Raw...

On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Conrad take us back to one of the hottest times in professional wrestling! The build to Royal Rumble 1998 sees the announcement of reality era wrestling, the rise of The Rock, the building fraud between Vince McMahon and Stone Cold Steve Austin, the arrival of the baddest man on the planet Mike Tyson and so much more. JR had a first row seat to this historic...

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of professional wrestling Jim Ross is joined by special guest host Casio! The guys are talking all things Starrcade 1992, JR's last PPV for World Championship Wrestling before leaving to the WWE. JR shares stories of his time working commentary with Jesse Ventura, Paul Heyman not getting along with Bill Watts, and why having a booking committee run by "the...

'Who's Next' on Grilling JR? Today, JR and Conrad look back at Goldberg's WWE run! Topics include Goldberg before his wrestling days, signing with WCW, negotiations to bring Bill into WWE, issues with Triple H, his eventual debut, Gillberg, becoming a 'maniac' backstage, WrestleMania XX's infamous match with Brock, and much more! NOTE: JR was having some internet issues during the first part of th...