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Grilling JR
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…
Episodes
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Episode 215: Brian Pillman
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…
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Episode 214: Judgement Day 2003
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…
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Episode 213: The Dark Side Of Mid-South
LISTENER DISCLAIMER: Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss subjects that are disturbing and might be offensive to some audiences...listener discretion is…
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Episode 212: Monday Night RAW 05.04.98 Watch Along
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…
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Episode 211: Ask JR Anything 04.27.23
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…
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Episode 210: Rob Van Dam
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…
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Episode 209: RAW Beats Nitro 04.13.98
On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and host Conrad Thompson discuss the record-breaking WrestleMania weekend, Cody Rhodes not winning the title, the…
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Episode 208: Studio Sessions with Jim Ross 1
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…
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Episode 207: WrestleMania XIX
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…
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Episode 206: WrestleMania XIV
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!…
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Episode 205: Stone Cold Steve Austin 1999
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…
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Episode 204: Rock vs Hogan & Goldberg vs Lesnar Watch Along Double Feature
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…
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Episode 203: Kevin Nash
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…
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Episode 202: No Way Out 2003
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…
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Episode 201: Ricky Steamboat
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…
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Episode 200: No Way Out 1998
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…
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Episode 199: The Radicalz
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…
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Episode 198: Bunkhouse Stampede 1988
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…
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Episode 197: Ted DiBiase
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…
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Episode 196: Royal Rumble 2003
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…
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Episode 195: Austin Wins The 1998 Royal Rumble
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…
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Episode 194: Starrcade 1992
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…
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Episode 193: Goldberg In The WWE
'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…
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Episode 192: Bret's Gone And It's A New Beginning - In Your House: DX
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…
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Episode 191: Building The WWE Developmental
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…
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Episode 190: Starrcade 87,88 & 90 MEGASODE
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…
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Episode 189: The British Bulldog
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…
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Episode 188: Clash Of The Champions XXI
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!…
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Episode 187: Survivor Series 2002
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…
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Episode 186: Bret Hart 1997 (The Montreal Screwjob)
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…
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Episode 185: Halloween Havoc 1992
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…
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Episode 184: No Mercy 2002
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…
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Episode 183: Ask JR Anything 10.13.22
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…
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Episode 182: Eddie Guerrero
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…
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Episode 181: Austin Stuns McMahon RAW 09.22.97
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…
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Episode 180: IYH - Ground Zero
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…
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Episode 179: Sting Megasode
We've been tethered by technology this week on Grilling JR. Conrad's recording studios internet is being worked on this week, so we are giving you a MEGA dose…
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Episode 178: CM Punk Megasode
On this episode of Grilling JR, we take a rather timely look back at conversations between JR and Conrad regarding the groundbreaking career of CM Punk…
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Episode 177: Clash Of The Champions XX
On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Conrad discuss the 20th Clash of the Champions from September 1992! It's the final appearance of Andre the Giant, Ricky…
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Episode 176: SummerSlam 2002
The 15th annual SummerSlam features the crowning of Brock Lesnar as the new Undisputed Champion in his match against The Rock! Plus, Shawn Michaels takes on…
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Episode 175: Jim Ross Debuts In Smoky Mountain Wrestling
The classic TV episode of Smoky Mountain Wrestling's "Night of the Legends" features JR's return to announcing and debut for SMW after being let go by the WWF…
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Episode 174: SummerSlam 1996-97 MEGASODE
JR is on the road this week, so we are taking you back 25+ years for a Megasode of SummerSlam 1996 and 97! Enjoy over 4 hours of classic Grilling JR! INDEED -…
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Episode 173: WCW Saturday Night 08.08.92 Watch Along
The classic WCW Saturday Night episode and the crowning of Ron Simmons defeating Vader for the WCW Title! Plus, Dustin Rhodes takes on Dick Slater, Beautiful…
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Episode 172: The Rise Of Brock Lesnar
The guys discuss the rise of the 'Beast Incarnate' Brock Lesnar! From Minnesota University and his NCAA career, to OVW, to getting called up to the main roster…
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Episode 171: Triple H 1997
Hunter Hearst Helmsley has finally been given the chance to run with the ball. It begins early on in 1997 as he feuds with Rocky Maivia and Goldust, the debut…
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Episode 170: Great American Bash 1992
On this episode of Grilling JR, it's all about GAB 1992, which took place on July 12, 1992 at the Albany Civic Center in Albany, GA. Bill Watts is fully in…
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Episode 169: Hulk Hogan in the WWE
On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling is joined by one of professional wrestling's most influental figures, Eric Bischoff! JR and Eric discuss…
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Episode 168: King Of The Ring 96-97-98 MEGASODE
With Conrad on the mend, we're bringing you a Grilling JR Megasode, with 6+ Hours of JR discussing King of the Ring from 96-98! BLUECHEW - Bluechew gives you…
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Episode 167: King Of The Ring 2002
On this episode of Grilling JR, it's all about King of the Ring 2002, as "The Next Big Thing," Brock Lesnar, takes the crown! Plus, Undertaker defends his WWE…
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Episode 165: Beach Blast 1992
On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Conrad look back 30 years at WCW's Beach Blast 1992! One of the first major events Bill Watts put together, we see The…
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Episode 164: JR ATTACKED! Raw 06.09.97 Watch Along
On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Paul are watching back Monday Night Raw from June 9, 1997! Live from Hartford, it's the Raw after King of the Ring. The…
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Episode 163: Cactus Jack In WCW
On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Paul look back at Cactus Jack's run in WCW! Topics include Mick's early career in WCCW and Continental, debuting in WCW…
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Episode 162: Jake "The Snake" Roberts
On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Paul look back at Jake Roberts run in WCW! From Grizzly Smith, to his run in the WWF, mastering heel psychology, joining…
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Episode 161: Judgement Day 2002
On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Conrad look back 20 years at Judgement Day 2002 with an unbelievably STACKED roster! The PPV was headlined by Hulk Hogan…
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Episode 160: Wrestle War 1992
On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Conrad look back 30 years at WrestleWar 1992! It's one of the best WarGames of all-time as Sting heads a team of Dustin…
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Episode 159: The Rock 1996-97
The biggest star in Hollywood just celebrated his milestone 50th birthday, so what better way to celebrate than by revisiting his early beginnings in the WWF…
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Episode 158: RAW 04.28.97 Watch Along
On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Conrad look back 25 years at Monday Night Raw from Omaha in the middle of the build towards Cold Day in Hell. Topics…
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Episode 157: Backlash 2002
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Episode 156: Ask JR Anything
On this episode of Grilling JR, it's time for another fun edition of Ask JR Anything! Topics include the Jacksonville Jaguars, King of the Ring '98…
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Episode 155: Vader
On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Paul revisit the career of one of WWE's newest Hall of Fame inductees, Vader! Topics include Leon's NFL career, working…
