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Grilling JR

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For over forty years Jim Ross has been the Voice of Wrestling. From starting as referee in the regional territories to becoming the Executive Vice President for WWE, nobody has a story quite like Jim Ross. From recruiting and hiring some of the biggest superstars in the industry to providing the soundtrack for the most important moments in wrestling history, "Good Ole JR" was there for it all. Join us every Thursday morning as Conrad Thompson grills JR like you've never heard before, uncut and uncensored!

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AEW's Cody Runnels and Ring of Honor's Madison Rayne 07.02.2019 1:57:42

JR talks to All Elite Wrestling EVP Cody Runnels about AEW's new talent acquisitions and the Double or Nothing PPV. Madison Rayne also calls in to talk about what drew her to Ring of Honor and how it feels to be described as a "natural heel." Remember to submit comments to TheJimRossReport@gmail.com! Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts! New episodes every Wednesday. Hit JR on Twitter: @JRsBBQ Find JR...

Royal Rumble Roundup with PWInsider's Mike Johnson 30.01.2019 1:59:02

Pro Wrestling Insider co-founder Mike Johnson called in to talk about the fallout from last weekend's Royal Rumble PPV. JR and Mike lay out their thoughts on who will main event WrestleMania…plus: why AEW spells good news for sports entertainment. Who'll win 'SlobberKnocker of the Week'? Plenty of amazing candidates, find out who takes home the gold! Remember to submit comments to TheJimRossReport...

The man formerly known as Jack Swagger—Jake Hager 24.01.2019 2:13:15

Ahead of his MMA debut this Saturday at Bellator 214, Jake Hager—aka Jack Swagger—caught up with JR to discuss his evolution from decorated Amateur, to World Heavyweight Champion in WWE, to his upcoming bout with J.W. Kiser at the Fabulous Forum in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tessa Blanchard and W.O.W. founder David McLane 17.01.2019 2:03:23

Tessa Blanchard was named Impact Wrestling's 'Knockout of the Year' in 2018, this Friday she'll debut on W.O.W.—Women of Wrestling at 9pm Eastern on AXS TV! She stopped by the studio to tell JR all about the show as well as her busy schedule on the independent circuit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AEW breakdown with Pro Wrestling Sheet's Ryan Satin 10.01.2019 2:10:05

Following Tuesday's news-laden All Elite Wrestling press conference, JR brought in Pro Wrestling Sheet's Ryan Satin to break down everything that went down in Jacksonville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Impact Wrestling's Josh Mathews + JR's tribute to "Mean" Gene 03.01.2019 2:19:01

Happy New Year! Sadly, we're kicking off 2019 paying tribute to WWE Hall of Famer "Mean" Gene Okerlund who tragically passed away early Wednesday at the age of 76. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live at Hilarities Cleveland with JR & The King 26.12.2018 1:39:28

JR & The King share stories from their careers from their time in the territory era all the way through the Monday Night Wars and beyond. Moderated by Nathan Zegura—host of Browns Daily on the Cleveland Browns Radio Network—served as moderator of the fan Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The incomparable Jim Cornette 20.12.2018 2:16:56

JR first met James E. Cornette back in 1983 when "Cowboy" Bill Watts brought him to Mid-South Wrestling along with The Midnight Express...35 years later the two remain close friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bully Ray Dudley: the last "Real Heel"? 12.12.2018 1:58:44

Why does Bully Ray Dudley consider himself the last "real heel" in the business? Plus: advice for competitors at this Sunday's TLC PPV and how his "I Quit" match with Flip Gordon this Friday at Final Battle will be the culmination of eight months of amazing storytelling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The voice of ROH Ian Riccaboni plus more with Dave Meltzer 06.12.2018 2:36:09

Ian Riccaboni--the voice of Ring Of Honor--called in to break down the stacked card at next Friday's Final Battle PPV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7-Star conversation with Wrestling Observer Newsletter's Dave Meltzer 29.11.2018 2:07:09

JR discusses the most recent developments in the supposed All Elite Wrestling promotion, WWE's addition of Auska to the first ever Women's TLC match against "The Man" Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair, and JR gives a great tribute to his late mentor—"The Big Cat" Ernie Ladd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6-time TNA Knockouts champion Angelina Love joins JR for Thanksgiving Week "Extravaganza" 21.11.2018 1:49:53

Angelina Love joins JR for this Thanksgiving Week "Extravaganza"! Breaking down Survivor Series weekend in LA and looking back at great MSW/UFW Thanksgiving week cards over the years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Survivor Series pivot for Becky Lynch…plus: Nita Strauss' incredible journey with WWE 14.11.2018 1:44:07

"The greatest female guitarist on earth" Nita Strauss stopped by to talk about the amazing week of wrestling coming to LA and her good friend Becky Lynch's rise at WWE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marty Scurll and Busted Open's David LaGreca aboard the Jericho Cruise 08.11.2018 2:28:56

After taking heat for mispronouncing his name several times, JR invited "The Villain" Marty Scurll to sit down for a face-to-face on the Jericho Cruise! Plus: our friend David LaGreca from Busted Open Radio stopped by to discuss the show's upcoming 10 year anniversary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ricky Steamboat, DDP, and Hurricane Helms in JR's palatial suite on Chris Jericho's Rock N' Wrestling Rager At Sea 31.10.2018 1:53:55

JR sits with Ricky Steamboat, DDP, and The Hurricane on Chris Jericho's Rock N' Wrestling Rager At Sea! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The bright future ahead of Jeff Cobb, ROH World TV Champion 24.10.2018 1:59:18

He's lighting it up on the indie wrestling scene, today Jeff Cobb called JR to talk about his rise through the ranks of NJPW, PWG, Lucha Underground, and Ring Of Honor—where he was recently crowned the World Television Champion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The return of Woken Matt Hardy! 18.10.2018 1:49:19

Woken Matt Hardy is plotting something special for the House Hardy Halloween Special...find out what WWE network subscribers can expect from the Woken One and his friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's next for Matt Hardy? 11.10.2018 1:52:36

After recently wrapping up his scheduled in-ring commitments for WWE, legendary high-flyer Matt Hardy says he's excited for what's to come, including a spectacular Halloween special coming soon to the WWE network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Super-Sized JRR with NJPW's Kevin Kelly and part two of JR's chat with "Cowboy" Bill Watts 03.10.2018 2:05:50

Following a successful outing at Fighting Spirit Unleashed, JR got his broadcast partner Kevin Kelly on the phone to talk about the current state of affairs at NJPW. The two speculate about a potential headline match at Wrestle Kingdom this January, the rise of Jay White, and the rebirth of Tanahashi. (Fighting Spirit Unleashed airs this Friday 10/5 at 8/7 central on AXS TV) Plus: part two of last...

"Cowboy" Bill Watts—one of pro wrestling's founding fathers…plus: Cody on prep for Fighting Spirit Unleashed 27.09.2018 1:57:57

Jammed packed JRR with "Cowboy" Bill Watts--one of the founding fathers of professional wrestling as we know it--and NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Cody talks NJPW US expansion and Fighting Spirit Unleashed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post H.I.A.C. with RAW Announcer Renee Young 20.09.2018 1:52:01

Renee Young--the first full-time female announcer at RAW's iconic announce table--called JR to discuss her ringside experience thus far, including last Sunday's Hell In A Cell pay-per-view. Plus: being produced live by Vince McMahon, thoughts on upcoming women's Evolution PPV, and who she thinks is an unsung hero at WWE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of Hell In A Cell: ProWrestling.net founder/editor Jason Powell breaks down WWE's current in-ring product 12.09.2018 1:38:43

This Sunday in San Antonio, WWE superstars will take part in the most diabolical event of the year: Hell In A Cell! JR will break down the stellar card with a little help from ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Ringside with JR' special featuring Rey Mysterio and NWA Champ "American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes 05.09.2018 1:59:50

Cody talks NWA title and All In moment he thinks father Dusty Rhodes would be most proud of...plus: Rey Mysterio on possible WWE return as we hear a special presentation of 'Ringside with JR' live from Starrcast in Chicago Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ric Flair talks Starrcast and All In…plus: an exclusive reveal of this year's PWI 500 #1! 29.08.2018 1:52:29

JR reveals this year's #1 on the PWI 500 with an early morning phone call! Plus: more of JR's conversation with Ric Flair...talking Starrcast, All In, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All In primer with The Young Bucks Nick and Matt Jackson...plus: a super-sized SummerSlam recap! 22.08.2018 2:01:49

Nick and Matt Jackson--aka The Young Bucks--let us know what to expect at All In on September first...plus: JR looks back at an amazing SummerSlam weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices