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Grilling JR

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WWE
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Jim Ross
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Wrestling
Vince Mcmahon
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Conrad Thompson
Steve Austin
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Bret Hart
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ECW
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Shawn Michaels
The Undertaker

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. Joi... more

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The Voice of Wrestling, Jim Ross, sits out this special edition of Grilling JR as Conrad Thompson opens the archives to remember former WCW president Jim Herd, who passed away last month. To honor Herd and his contributions to the sport we love, we'r... more

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The questions are yours, and the answers are all JR! On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson hand the keys over to the listeners for a no holds barred edition of Ask JR Anything! From the unforgettable moments that shaped his leg... more

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The Cowboy takes the reins, and WCW feels the shake-up! On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson head back to the fall of 1992 to discuss life under Bill Watts and the road to Halloween Havoc. JR shares his firsthand experiences w... more

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On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson celebrate the 35th anniversary of WCW's Starrcade '91: BattleBowl: The Lethal Lottery! The guys travel back to December 29, 1991, at the Norfolk Scope in Norfolk, Virginia, for one of the m... more

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Recent Guests

Jim Herd
Former WCW president with a career in television, sports production and business
World Championship Wrestling
Episode: Episode 397: Conversation with Jim Herd
Jim Ross
Longtime wrestling commentator, host of the show episode
Episode: Episode 391: Honoring The Great PAC
Austin Lambert
Satisfied customer featured in Save with Conrad segment
Save with Conrad
Episode: Episode 387: Time To Capitalize
Jacques Rougeau
Wrestling legend, Mountie; guest on episode
Rougeau Brothers / WWF legend
Episode: Episode 374: 30th Anniversary of SummerSlam 1996
Brody Herman
Friend of the show, Wrestling on the Spectrum
Wrestling on the Spectrum
Episode: Episode 371: Ask JR Anything
Paul Heyman
Broadcast partner; long-time wrestling promoter and producer
Former ECW and current wrestling executive
Episode: Episode 366: Is Vince Secretly Running WrestleMania?
Scott Galloway
Professor of Marketing at NYU Stern, best-selling author, and entrepreneur
NYU Stern School of Business
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Ticha Penicheiro
Former professional basketball player and current sports agent
One Time Agency Group
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Juan Moreno Haynes
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Hosts

Conrad Thompson
Mortgage professional and wrestling podcast host.
Jim Ross
Professional wrestling commentator and former wrestling executive.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 8.1k ratings
  • Grumpy Old Man

    All he does is complain now. He hates Jeff Jarrett. He doesn’t seem to care about much except himself. He should have retired years ago as he sounds bad and just doesn’t make much sense anymore. Go home JR.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Grayskull2018
    United States4 months ago
  • Miss the Ross Report

    I miss the old Jr shows and columns. I love JR’s takes but current take product is trash and I’m glad he is benefiting but I think he had it right with the Ross Report.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Russell Boulware
    United States7 months ago
  • Rhea Ripley is 100x the attraction of a Steve Williams

    You two simply have no respect for women so why would you ever give her credit?

    I didn’t watch for years and the only reason I watched again was Rhea Ripley. She’s a bigger attraction than anyone in AEW and more than 95% of the top men’s wrestlers.

    But again, why would YOU TWO ever give a woman credit for anything?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BlocSeekr
    United States8 months ago
  • Constant popping

    Love the show, but can’t listen due the ever constant popping noise in Jim’s audio.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    AllAppleAppsSuck
    United States9 months ago
  • Great energy

    Love the energy from JR this past week, awesome to hear him feeling so good!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Josh2072
    United States9 months ago

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Fans value Ross's firsthand stories, wrestling history and candid commentary, especially when revisiting classic eras.
Audio popping and microphone noise are mentioned as distractions, while opinions on Ross's recent delivery vary.
Frequent or poorly placed advertisements are a notable frustration for some listeners.
A recurring criticism is that conversations can ramble or repeat points, with some listeners wanting more time focused on Ross.
Some listeners enjoy the hosts' informal energy and the feeling of spending time with familiar wrestling voices.

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Episode 396: Ask JR Anything REMIX
Q: If an average big card has eight matches, how many gimmick matches should you have?
Ross says a pay-per-view should generally have one gimmick match, or at most two, to keep it special and protect the rest of the card, particularly the main event.
Episode 396: Ask JR Anything REMIX
Q: Why was Vince so dead set on Shawn beating Bret at Survivor Series in 1997, and was a three-way match with Undertaker ever discussed?
Ross says he does not recall a three-way match being discussed. He believes McMahon was determined to have Michaels win and thought the decision became too political, alienating people in the locker room who respected Hart.
Episode 397: Conversation with Jim Herd
Q: What was the reason for the divorce between World Championship Wrestling and Ric Flair?
Herd says WCW could not continue paying Flair the same amount amid financial pressure, and the conflict over the contract and championship became irreconcilable.
Episode 397: Conversation with Jim Herd
Q: Why did you think Sting was the right guy to take the top spot from Flair?
Herd says Sting had the right look and could wrestle, and he hoped Sting could attract more women viewers.
Episode 394: The 35th Anniversary of The Lethal Lottery
Q: Did you ever think you would see steroid testing in professional wrestling?
Ross says testing seemed inevitable as wrestling became more public and supports testing and regular physicals, while distinguishing medically supervised steroid use from unsafe use.

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Weekly conversations pair Jim Ross's firsthand perspective on professional wrestling with Conrad Thompson's questions and commentary. The format moves between retrospectives on major matches, storylines, promotions and wrestling figures, and discussion of current WWE and AEW news. Ross draws on decades as a commentator, executive and talent recruiter to explain how booking, production, contracts and backstage relationships shaped the business. The conversations are informal and wide-ranging, with personal stories and candid opinions alongside watch-along-style reviews of historic television and pay-per-view events. Sponsor messages and product promotions are also a recurring part of the listening experience. The strongest fit is for longtim... more

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Recent guests on Grilling JR include:

1. Jim Herd
2. Jim Ross
3. Austin Lambert
4. Jacques Rougeau
5. Brody Herman
6. Paul Heyman
7. Scott Galloway
8. Ticha Penicheiro

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