Grilling JR

On this episode of Grilling JR, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss Stone Cold Steve Austin's infamous walk out on the WWE. JR shares never before told stories on the conversations and decisions made leading up to Austin's departure. He also explains the steps taken to convince Austin to return. Save yourself some money, get a better interest rate, lower monthly payments and even skip your next two payments at www.SaveWithConrad.com Warmer weather is just around the corner, and you need to make sure you're ready for grilling season. Head over to www.JRsBBQ.com and grab yourself some great bbq sauce and order "Under The Black Har" JR's latest book too! Do you want to style and profile like good ol' JR? Well, stop by www.jimrossshirts.com and check out all our tees. We have new designs going up almost every week! Plus, JR's jumped into the Patreon game with a new and unique way to list to the podcast...ADFREESHOWS.com! Not only will you get Grilling JR ad free and early you'll also get all four of Conrad's other podcasts and a whole lot more! Head over and check out the available tiers and all they offer over at ADFREESHOWS.com Do you have a product or business you want JR & Conrad to talk about on the show? Let us know about it and fill out a FREE quick form over at www.AdvertiseWithConrad.com *NOTE: JR & Tony Schiavone will be LIVE in Rochester, NY has been MOVED to July 7th at Comedy At The Carlson for their traveling SUPER SHOW! Get your tickets now and don't miss this WILD & UNCENSORED event! www.SUPERSHOWLIVE.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Conrad Thompson as he visits with the driving force behind VICE TV's "Dark Side of the Ring," Producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisener to discuss Episode Seven: Cocaine & Cowboys: The Herb Abrams Story. Evan and Jason share behind the scenes stories and insight of their investigation into the wild and unpredictable world of the Universal Wrestling Federation owned and operated by Herb Abrams. If you haven't already seen the episode be sure to look on iTunes, Amazon, and the VICE app in the coming days. It may also be wise to subscribe to the VICE YouTube channel as they have posted episode one already. Enjoy that episode on YouTube for free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkUsAztC4Xc And be sure to tune into VICE Tuesdays at 10PM Eastern to see the remainder of the season. VICE is Channel 271 on DirecTV and Channel 121 on Dish Network. Next week's episode features Brawl for All and has perhaps the word that best describes the episode is "insanity." You don't want to miss it! Join the conversation on social media using #DarkSideOfTheRing and follow the show on Twitter @DarkSideOfRing and Instagram @DarkSideOfTheRing You can find the guests today on Twitter @evanhusney and @jasoneisener Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Conrad Thompson as he visits with the driving force behind VICE TV's "Dark Side of the Ring," Producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisener to discuss Episode Six: The Slap Heard Around the World. Evan and Jason share behind the scenes stories and insight of their investigation into a trend of television journalists calling professional wrestling the "F" word and the consequences of using that term. If you haven't already seen the episode be sure to look on iTunes, Amazon, and the VICE app in the coming days. It may also be wise to subscribe to the VICE YouTube channel as they have posted episode one already. Enjoy that episode on YouTube for free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkUsAztC4Xc And be sure to tune into VICE Tuesdays at 10PM Eastern to see the remainder of the season. VICE is Channel 271 on DirecTV and Channel 121 on Dish Network. Next week's episode features Brawl for All and has perhaps the word that best describes the episode is "insanity." You don't want to miss it! Join the conversation on social media using #DarkSideOfTheRing and follow the show on Twitter @DarkSideOfRing and Instagram @DarkSideOfTheRing You can find the guests today on Twitter @evanhusney and @jasoneisener Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Conrad Thompson as he visits with the driving force behind VICE TV's "Dark Side of the Ring," Producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisener to discuss Episode Five: The Assassination of Dino Bravo. Evan and Jason share behind the scenes stories and insight into the investigation behind Dino Bravo's murder. Plus, the efforts taken to gather interviews from family members and friends of Bravo. If you haven't already seen the episode be sure to look on iTunes, Amazon, and the VICE app in the coming days. It may also be wise to subscribe to the VICE YouTube channel as they have posted episode one already. Enjoy that episode on YouTube for free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkUsAztC4Xc And be sure to tune into VICE Tuesdays at 10PM Eastern to see the remainder of the season. VICE is Channel 271 on DirecTV and Channel 121 on Dish Network. Next week's episode features Brawl for All and has perhaps the word that best describes the episode is "insanity." You don't want to miss it! Join the conversation on social media using #DarkSideOfTheRing and follow the show on Twitter @DarkSideOfRing and Instagram @DarkSideOfTheRing You can find the guests today on Twitter @evanhusney and @jasoneisener Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Conrad Thompson as he visits with the driving force behind VICE TV's "Dark Side of the Ring," Producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisener to discuss Episode Four: Jimmy Snuka and the Death of Nancy Argentino. Evan and Jason share behind the scenes stories and insight into the investigation behind Argentino's death. Plus, the efforts taken to gather interviews from family members and friends of both Nancy and Snuka. If you haven't already seen the episode be sure to look on iTunes, Amazon, and the VICE app in the coming days. It may also be wise to subscribe to the VICE YouTube channel as they have posted episode one already. Enjoy that episode on YouTube for free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkUsAztC4Xc And be sure to tune into VICE Tuesdays at 10PM Eastern to see the remainder of the season. VICE is Channel 271 on DirecTV and Channel 121 on Dish Network. Next week's episode features Brawl for All and has perhaps the word that best describes the episode is "insanity." You don't want to miss it! Join the conversation on social media using #DarkSideOfTheRing and follow the show on Twitter @DarkSideOfRing and Instagram @DarkSideOfTheRing You can find the guests today on Twitter @evanhusney and @jasoneisener Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Conrad Thompson as he visits with the driving force behind VICE TV's "Dark Side of the Ring," Producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisener to discuss Episode Three: Brawl For All. The guys discuss why the topic of the Brawl For All tournament was a subject they wanted to cover, getting the participants to agree to be interviewed, their views of the brawl itself, and the aftermath they witnessed from the brutal battle. If you haven't already seen the episode be sure to look on iTunes, Amazon, and the VICE app in the coming days. It may also be wise to subscribe to the VICE YouTube channel as they have posted episode one already. Enjoy that episode on YouTube for free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkUsAztC4Xc And be sure to tune into VICE Tuesdays at 10PM Eastern to see the remainder of the season. VICE is Channel 271 on DirecTV and Channel 121 on Dish Network. Next week's episode features Brawl for All and has perhaps the word that best describes the episode is "insanity." You don't want to miss it! Join the conversation on social media using #DarkSideOfTheRing and follow the show on Twitter @DarkSideOfRing and Instagram @DarkSideOfTheRing You can find the guests today on Twitter @evanhusney and @jasoneisener Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Conrad Thompson as he visits with the driving force behind VICE TV's "Dark Side of the Ring," Producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisener to discuss Episode Two: The Life and Crimes of New Jack. The guys discuss getting New Jack to agree to do the show, how the location became a bit of a problem, what New Jack requested on set, trying to figure out where Jerome Young ended and New Jack began, the element of race as it pertains to his character "getting heat" but also how it may have fueled the violence, whether or not drugs played a role, a deep dive on the Kulas family and why they decided not to participate, how Tiny the Terrible and Mass Transit's father had "history," an unbelievable story about Tiny the Terrible as a collector, working with the Sandman, whether or not there are any regrets about the final piece we saw, a crazy story about licensing the XPW footage, MWW's account of the stabbing incident in Florida, and of course a preview of what else is to come on Season Two! If you haven't already seen the episode be sure to look on iTunes, Amazon, and the VICE app in the coming days. It may also be wise to subscribe to the VICE YouTube channel as they have posted episode one already. Enjoy that episode on YouTube for free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkUsAztC4Xc And be sure to tune into VICE Tuesdays at 10PM Eastern to see the remainder of the season. VICE is Channel 271 on DirecTV and Channel 121 on Dish Network. Next week's episode features Brawl for All and has perhaps the word that best describes the episode is "insanity." You don't want to miss it! Join the conversation on social media using #DarkSideOfTheRing and follow the show on Twitter @DarkSideOfRing and Instagram @DarkSideOfTheRing You can find the guests today on Twitter @evanhusney and @jasoneisener Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Conrad Thompson as he visits with the driving force behind VICE TV's "Dark Side of the Ring," Producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisener to discuss Episode One: Benoit. The guys discuss the way season one came together, how it was almost shelved, working with VICE, when they wanted to make an episode about Benoit, how they got to know David through the process, who declined to participate, whether or not to address the "rumors" around the story, the relationship between Eddie and Chris, how Vickie was instrumental in the documentary, how many man hours have gone into the process, how to decide what should air and what shouldn't, how YouTube came to help, JR's take on Benoit not being in the Hall of Fame, CTE, whether or not the extra footage could ever be released, and of course a preview of what else is to come on Season Two! If you haven't already, enjoy the episode on YouTube for free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkUsAztC4Xc And be sure to tune into VICE Tuesdays at 10PM Eastern to see the remainder of the season. VICE is Channel 271 on DirecTV and Channel 121 on Dish Network. Tonight's episode features New Jack and perhaps the word that best describes the episode is "insanity." You don't want to miss it! Join the conversation on social media using #DarkSideOfTheRing and follow the show on Twitter @DarkSideOfRing and Instagram @DarkSideOfTheRing You can find the guests today on Twitter @evanhusney and @jasoneisener Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson look back at JR's departure from WCW and return to the World Wrestling Federation. JR recounts the conversations surrounding the decision to go back to New York and the impact that decision made on his life and career. HOME CHEF - For a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at https://www.homechef.com/JR. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR. Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jr On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://www.patreon.com/adfreeshows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take us back to King Of The Ring 1999! Stone Cold finds himself in a handicap match in our main event, Kane and The Big Show face off in a BIG man battle, and the tournament for the crowning of a new King Of The Ring fizzles out with no celebration. This is a time of change in the WWE and you'll hear all about it from the man himself Jim Ross. CREMO - You can find Cremo Men’s Body Wash at Walmart or Walmart.com. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR. Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jr On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://www.patreon.com/adfreeshows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take us back in the archives for a look at the historic life and career of the late, great Umaga! Born into the Anoa’i wrestling family, Umaga (Eddie Fatu) was part of lineage of famous wrestlers - uncle to The Usos; cousin to Yokozuna, The Rock, Rosey, and Roman Reigns. And Umaga carried on that legacy to an incredible WWE career of his own!  CHUBBIES - Your summer wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code jr at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/jr #chubbiespod HOME CHEF - For a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at https://www.homechef.com/JR. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR. Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jr On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://www.patreon.com/adfreeshows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss AEW Forbidden Door. JR talks about being back in the saddle for the PPV, calling the mat classic between Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland, the return of Doctor Brit Baker and so much more. They guys also discuss the upcoming Money In The Bank and the WWE superstars to look out for. All that plus so much more on this week's edition of Grilling JR! CREMO - You can find Cremo Men’s Body Wash at Walmart or Walmart.com. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR. Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jr On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://www.patreon.com/adfreeshows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson continue their journey through the career of one of professional wrestling most iconic talents, Dustin Rhodes. The guys pick up after Dustin's aka Goldust's epic battle against Rowdy Roddy Piper at WrestleMania. Now what happens next drew national backlash and had viewers at the edge of their seats. Sit back and enjoy this wild ride as we continue to tell the tale of the legendary "Natural" Dustin Rhodes. MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code JIMROSS at https://www.manscaped.com/ IBOTTA - Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code GRILLINGJR when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app to start earning cash back and use code GRILLINGJR.  BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR. Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jr On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://www.patreon.com/adfreeshows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling., Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson step away from the show's normal format to discuss the state of professional wrestling. JR shares his thoughts on AEW's upcoming event Forbidden Door, Who Killed WCW, and so much more on this special edition of Grilling JR. CREMO - You can find Cremo Men’s Body Wash at Walmart or Walmart.com. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s BlueChew.com, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR. Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jr On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://www.patreon.com/adfreeshows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are so excited to welcome back "The Voice Of Wrestling" Jim Ross for a special catching up session of Grilling JR LIVE! JR shares details on what his health status is, catching up on his thought of everything that's happening in AEW and answering all your questions. HOME CHEF - For a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at HomeChef.com/JR. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s BlueChew.com, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR. Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jr On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://www.patreon.com/adfreeshows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 started in the business, what happened that allowed him to move up the ranks in MidSouth Wrestling so quickly, and some of the evils that lurked along his journey. Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson continue JR's time in Mid-South Wrestling. This edition is part two of one of our most popular topics to date. You can listen/watch it right now over at GrillingJROnYouTube.com or wherever you find your podcasts. Today, JR discusses his time working for Bill Watts and Leroy McGurik during the duos eventual split and the aftermath that unfolds. JR also shares stories of working with the infamous McGuire twins, Ernie Ladd, Dick Murdoch and so many more talents from the 70's and 80's. IBOTTA - Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code GRILLINGJR when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app to start earning cash back and use code GRILLINGJR.  EARNIN - Download the EarnIn app today. Type in GRILLING under PODCAST when you sign up. EarnIn, the most loved way to get paid as you work. MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code JIMROSS at Manscaped.com.  BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s BlueChew.com, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR. Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jr On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://www.patreon.com/adfreeshows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Grilling JR, we are going back in the archives to honor and remember the tragic loss of "The King Of Harts" Owen Hart. The Voice of Wrestling, Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, discuss Over The Edge '99 and the events leading up to Owen Hart's tragic passing. JR shares his experience being there and hearing the orders to keep the PPV event going. This is a heart wrenching edition of Grilling JR that we hope you listen to and remember most of all, Owen Hart was and will be loved forever. BLUECHEW- Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s BlueChew.com, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR. Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jr On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://www.patreon.com/adfreeshows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's Grilling JR with The Voice Of Wrestling, Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the guys talk AEW Double Or Nothing, before getting into this week's main course, King Of The Ring '97! It was an interesting time in WWE. WCW was handily winning the ratings war week after week, Bret Hart and The Hart Foundation were the top heels in the company, and Bret and Shawn Michaels were certainly having their issues. The Undertaker was WWE Champion, Steve Austin's star was continuing to rise, and guys like Mankind, Goldust, and HHH were solidifying their characters and their spots for the upcoming Attitude Era. Plus, The Nation Of Domination, Ahmed Johnson, The Headbangers, The Legion Of Doom, Sid, Crush and more were on the card! MANSCAPED - Give your dad a Father's Day gift he will be using for years to come. Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code JIMROSS at https://www.manscaped.com/ BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR. Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jr On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://www.patreon.com/adfreeshows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of professional wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take us back to 2009 for Judgment Day! JR shares stories and experiences surrounding the build up to the PPV and development of the storylines leading to the main event. This event features two championship matches, Edge defending his World title against Jeff Hardy, and Batista battling "The Viper" Randy Orton for the WWE title. All this plus, the very latest in the world of professional wrestling. IBOTTA - Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code GRILLINGJR when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app to start earning cash back and use code GRILLINGJR.  HOME CHEF - For a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at https://www.homechef.com/JR BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/ , promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR. Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jr On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://www.patreon.com/adfreeshows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and host Conrad Thompson discuss JR's transition from being the lead commentator for World Wrestling Entertainment to joining All Elite Wrestling. JR shares how he met Tony Khan, his immediate respect for Tony's knowledge of professional wrestling, and his thoughts on leaving his talent relations hat at the door. All that and so much more on this very candid conversation with the voice of professional wrestling, Jim Ross. MANDO - New customers get $5 off a Starter Pack with our exclusive code. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack. Use code JR at https://shopmando.com/.  EARNIN - Download the EarnIn app today. Type in GRILLING under PODCAST when you sign up. EarnIn, the most loved way to get paid as you work. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR. Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jr On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://www.patreon.com/adfreeshows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices