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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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AEW breakdown with Pro Wrestling Sheet's Ryan Satin
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…
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Impact Wrestling's Josh Mathews + JR's tribute to "Mean" Gene
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…
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Live at Hilarities Cleveland with JR & The King
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…
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The incomparable Jim Cornette
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…
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Bully Ray Dudley: the last "Real Heel"?
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"…
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The voice of ROH Ian Riccaboni plus more with Dave Meltzer
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…
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7-Star conversation with Wrestling Observer Newsletter's Dave Meltzer
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…
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6-time TNA Knockouts champion Angelina Love joins JR for Thanksgiving Week "Extravaganza"
Angelina Love joins JR for this Thanksgiving Week "Extravaganza"! Breaking down Survivor Series weekend in LA and looking back at great MSW/UFW Thanksgiving…
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A Survivor Series pivot for Becky Lynch…plus: Nita Strauss' incredible journey with WWE
"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…
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Marty Scurll and Busted Open's David LaGreca aboard the Jericho Cruise
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…
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Ricky Steamboat, DDP, and Hurricane Helms in JR's palatial suite on Chris Jericho's Rock N' Wrestling Rager At Sea
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…
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The bright future ahead of Jeff Cobb, ROH World TV Champion
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…
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The return of Woken Matt Hardy!
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…
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What's next for Matt Hardy?
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…
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Super-Sized JRR with NJPW's Kevin Kelly and part two of JR's chat with "Cowboy" Bill Watts
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…
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"Cowboy" Bill Watts—one of pro wrestling's founding fathers…plus: Cody on prep for Fighting Spirit Unleashed
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…
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Post H.I.A.C. with RAW Announcer Renee Young
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…
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Ahead of Hell In A Cell: ProWrestling.net founder/editor Jason Powell breaks down WWE's current in-ring product
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…
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'Ringside with JR' special featuring Rey Mysterio and NWA Champ "American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes
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…
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Ric Flair talks Starrcast and All In…plus: an exclusive reveal of this year's PWI 500 #1!
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…
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All In primer with The Young Bucks Nick and Matt Jackson...plus: a super-sized SummerSlam recap!
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…
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Ric Flair breaks down amazing SummerSlam card and JR pays tribute to Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart
Ric Flair calls in to give his thoughts on this weekend's amazing card at WWE's SummerSlam event. Plus: JR and Ric pay tribute to Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart…
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NWA World Heavyweight Champion Nick Aldis counting the days to main event at All In
NWA World Heavyweight Champ Nick Aldis calls in to discuss upcoming tile defense against Cody at All In Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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WWE superstar Becky Lynch talks triple-threat match at SummerSlam for SmackDown Women's title
WWE Superstar Becky Lynch calls in to talk upcoming triple-threat match with Charlotte Flair and Carmella for the SmackDown Women's Championship at SummerS…
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Chris Jericho talks Alpha Club v Bullet Club, Lesnar, and his future with NJPW
Chris Jericho--the IWGP Intercontinental champion--calls in to discuss his future with NJPW, his upcoming cruise, and how he thinks the WWE will handle their…
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John Hennigan talks Battle Riot, Who Shot JR?, and Impact return at Slammiversary
John Hennigan talks a full slate of matches this week, including his upcoming World Heavyweight bout against Low Ki at MLW's Battle Riot Learn more about your…
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Josh Barnett looks back at G1 Special + future of Brock Lesnar
JR's AXS TV broadcast partner Josh Barnett calls in to discuss the fallout from Saturday's NJPW G1 Special in San Francisco. Learn more about your ad choices…
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Kenny Omega talks G1 Special at Cow Palace in SF
We're celebrating the 4th of July with IWGP heavyweight champion Kenny Omega! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kenny Omega on his title win and the future of NJPW
Part 1 of JR's chat with IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kenny Omega, talking about his historic win over long-time-rival Kazuchika Okada and the future superstars…
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RIP to Big Van Vader...plus: Filthy Tom Lawlor talking MLW Battle Riot and UFC 225 reactions!
JR looks back at the life of Big Van Vader following his tragic passing...plus: Filthy Tom Lawlor calls in to discuss his upcoming appearance at MLW's Battle…
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JR's predictions for #MITB…plus: talking IMPACT v ROH, NJPW, and ALL IN with the ubiquitous Don Callis
JR lays out his thoughts on Sunday's 'Money In The Bank' PPV...plus: Impact Wrestling co-executive vice president Don Callis calls in to talk involvement with…
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Rey Mysterio talks Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, NJPW, and Expo Lucha coming to the US…plus: what makes Smackdown a better show than RAW?
Rey Mysterio calls in to talk NJPW Dominion 6-man tag match this weekend...plus: which Attitude Era superstar will take home the coveted 'Slobberknocker Of The…
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Super-sized JRR featuring WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre!
WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre calls in to confirm that he's gunning for the #1 spot on RAW! Plus: JR's hot take on this week's Roseanne debacle Learn more about…
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JR pays tribute to the late-great Owen Hart…plus: Eric Bischoff calls in to talk '83 Weeks'
Eric Bischoff calls in to talk about his new podcast '83 Weeks' and JR remembers the tragic night 19-years-ago when Owen Hart lost his life Learn more about…
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Cody Rhodes talks 'All In' sell-out, John Cena earns 'Slobberknocker Of The Week' for an appearance outside of the ring, and: who JR thinks may go down as history's greatest female wrestler
Cody Rhodes--confirmed leader of the Bullet Club--talks sold out 'All In' show in Chicago this September Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Greatest Royal Rumble recap, Boomer Sooner love for Baker Mayfield, and the infamous Plane Ride From Hell!
JR talks Greatest Royal Rumble, despite being in the biggest movie on planet earth Dave Bautista just misses out on 'Slobberknocker of the Week', and why a…
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The road to Jeddah and the Greatest Royal Rumble; plus Conrad Thompson calls in
JR talks the road to Jeddah, his personal connections with John Cena, the Rock, and the late/great Bruno Sammartino, plus: Conrad Thompson calls in to the show…
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JR talks Superstar Shakeup '18, the late/great Bruno Sammartino, plus more with Brother Love!
After the fallout from this week's 'Superstar Shakeup', JR had some hard thinking to do before selecting his winner for the 'Slobberknocker Award'...listen to…
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The return of Good ol' JR!
Jim Ross makes his triumphant return to the world of podcast with this debut episode of 'The Jim Ross Report'! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Bruce Prichard and PostWrestling.com's John Pollock
Bear witness (with your ears) as Brother Love himself - Bruce Prichard - returns to THE ROSS REPORT! Join JR and Bruce as they recall Houston wrestling…
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PostWrestling.com's John Pollock and Ron Harris
Join JR this week as he gives his thoughts on New Japan's Wrestle Kingdom 12. JR then welcomes PostWrestling.com's John Pollock to the show to discuss John's…
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Author Pat Laprade and Sean Waltman
Happy New Year! JR is coming to you live from Los Angeles as we ring in 2018 with a loaded edition of The Ross Report. Up first, JR is joined by author Pat…
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Josh Barnett and Kevin Nash
Happy holidays everyone! Joining JR on the show this week is former UFC Heavyweight champion and JR's New Japan on AXS TV broadcast partner Josh Barnett to…
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Konnan and WWE Clash of Champions with Pro Wrestling Torch's Wade Keller
The immensely creative and prolific Konnan joins JR this week to discuss his latest Aro Lucha venture as well as his current role with Impact Wrestling. JR and…
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Jeremy Borash, Q&A with John Hennigan and a Special Surprise
Its the 200th episode of THE ROSS REPORT and to celebrate, JR has a loaded show featuring Impact Wrestling's Jeremy Borash to talk about the recent creative…
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Matt Riddle and John Hennigan (aka Johnny Mundo / John Morrison)
MMA fighter turned top-flight pro wrestler Matt Riddle joins JR on the show this week to discuss his hard-hitting in-ring style, his experience thus far in the…
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Santana Garrett and Jerry "The King" Lawler (part 2)
JR is joined this week by one of the brightest female wrestlers in the scene today, Mae Young Classic competitor Santana Garrett! Santana lets us know all…
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Jerry "The King" Lawler (part 1) and Dave Bautista (part 2)
WWE Hall of Famer and JR's old Monday Night RAW announcing partner Jerry "The King" Lawler stops by the show for the first part of an epic conversation between…
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Dave Bautista (part 1) and Chris Jericho
Former WWE World Champion and now Hollywood action movie star Dave Bautista joins JR on the podcast to discuss the his wild ride from the squared circle to the…
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Magnum T.A. and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell
This week, JR is joined by former United States champion and Crockett-era NWA favorite Magnum T.A. to discuss his step-daughter Tessa Blanchard's rising status…
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Paul O'Brien, Co-Author of SLOBBERKNOCKER: MY LIFE IN WRESTLING
On the podcast this week is JR's co-author of SLOBBERKNOCKER: MY LIFE IN WRESTLING, Paul O'Brien, to discuss the process of bringing this book to fruition…
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Chris Jericho
For the first-time ever, the Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla, Y2J himself, Chris Jericho makes his debut appearance on The Ross Report. Join us as JR and Chris look…
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Hurricane Helms plus A Tribute to Bobby Heenan with "Mean" Gene Okerlund and Tony Schiavone
In honor of the great Bobby "The Brain" Heenan's passing this past weekend, JR reflects on the legendary manager and commentator's illustrious career with two…
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Celeste Bonin (formerly WWE's Kaitlyn)
Celeste Bonin, known to wrestling fans as former WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn, joins JR this week on the podcast to discuss her current entrepreneurial pursuits…
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The Brooklyn Brawler, Steve Lombardi
The legendary Steve Lombardi aka the Brooklyn Brawler joins JR this week to catch up with some old stories from his storied career with the WWE. Hear about the…
