Grilling JR

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...

On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Conrad JR go back 25 years to discuss the fallout from the Montreal Screwjob, contract negotiations with the Hart family, Ken Shamrock's ascension to a top babyface, and the rise of The Rock against Stone Cold. Plus, the first Light Heavyweight Champion is crowned between Brian Christopher & Taka Michinoku, Butterbean is back taking on Marc Mero, the Outlaws...

On this episode of Grilling JR, the guys discuss JR's push to build a developmental program for WWE. The ups and downs of putting it all together, OVW and the various other promotions, his time working in NXT, and much more! MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code JIMROSS at Manscaped.com. Manscaped, for a perfect gift that will be the holiday's biggest hit.  BETTER HELP - Give it...

On this special Grilling JR, we celebrate STARRCADE season with a look back at three memorable episodes from our WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson. The guys give us the inside scoop behind Starrcade 1987 Chi-Town Heat, Starrcade 1988 True Grit and Starrcade 1990 Collision Course! ATHLETIC GREENS - To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immun...

On this episode of Grilling JR, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson look back at the life and career of the legendary Davey Boy Smith aka The British Bulldog! MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code JIMROSS at Manscaped.com. Manscaped, get your Jingle balls ready for the Holidays. TITLE MATCH NETWORK - TitleMatchNetwork.com is the perfect gift for the holiday season...

One of the last big shows JR works for WCW features Barry Windham & Dustin Rhodes vs. Ricky Steamboat & Shane Douglas for the Unified NWA/WCW tag team titles! Plus, Sting takes on Rick Rude in a King of Cable Tournament match, Madusa wrestles Paul E. Dangerously, Scotty Flamingo against Johnny B. Badd in a boxing match and more! It's 2 hours of Clash of the Champions XXI discussion on this week's...

On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Conrad are going back 15 years as they revisit Survivor Series 2002! The Elimination Chamber debuts at Madison Square Garden with Triple H defending the World title against Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho, Kane, Booker T & RVD, the SmackDown 6 face off in a tag title match, Big Show challenges Brock Lesnar for the WWE Title, Victoria & Trish Stratus are in a Ha...

On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Conrad continue their discussion from earlier in the year about Bret Hart's memorable 1997, and cover the infamous Montreal Screwjob from 25 years ago! MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code JIMROSS at Manscaped.com. Be thankful this holiday season for the best gift of all from MANSCAPED™. Your Balls Will Thank you WOOLWORTH THEATER - Shiners...

It's Halloween Havoc 1992, which means it's Spin the Wheel, Make a Deal with Jake Roberts & Sting headlining the show from the Philadelphia Civic Center. Ron Simmons defends the WCW Title against Cactus Jack, Rick Rude challenges Masahiro Chono for the NWA title, Steve Williams & Steve Austin take on Barry Windham & Dustin Rhodes for the Tag Team titles, Nikita Koloff challenges Vader for the WCW...

On this episode of Grilling JR, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss No Mercy 2002! JR shares stories of the development of the event plus behind the scenes stories you won't hear anywhere else. This PPV is jam packed with Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker battling it out for the WWE Title in a Hell in a Cell match, Triple H and Kane unify the WWE World & IC Titles. Plus, the...

On this episode of Grilling JR, it's time for another fun edition of Ask JR Anything! Topics include Gino Hernandez, WrestleMania 9's dark match, The Black Scorpion, Mankind vs. Undertaker, Vader, and much more! MANSCAPED - Go to Manscaped.com and get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code JIMROSS. Manscaped, clear out the leaves, it's your tree trunk's time to shine RESERVE BAR - Visit ReserveBa...

On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Conrad look at the career of the late Eddie Guerrero. Everything is covered from JR's introduction to Eddie's work, cruiserweight classics in WCW, the Radicalz, Chyna, the Heavyweight title, and the issues that led to his passing. All this and more on another can't-miss 'Grilling JR'! MANSCAPED - Go to Manscaped.com and get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the...

It's the memorable Raw episode from Madison Square Garden which sees Steve Austin stun Vince McMahon for the first time! Plus, Cactus Jack makes his WWF debut against Hunter Hearst Helmsley, and it's the night the wrestling business changes forever with Vince going to Bret about his contract.  CARSHIELD - CarShield helps protect my wallet from expensive car repairs, and they'll do the same for you...

On this episode of Grilling JR, Conrad and JR look back 25 years at Ground Zero: In Your House! opics include the build to the epic first Undertaker and Shawn Michaels match, DX forming and Shawn's heel turn, Steve Austin's injury, The Patriot feuding with Bret Hart, Faarooq vs. Crush vs. Savio Vega in a 3-way match, Brian Pillman vs. Goldust, and much more! CHILISLEEP - Head over to sleep.me/JR t...