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What Happened When

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Wrestling
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Ric Flair
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Professional Wrestling
Tony Schiavone
Conrad Thompson
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Randy Savage
Monday Night Raw
Jim Crockett Promotions
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Lex Luger
Roddy Piper
Stone Cold Steve Austin
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From Starrcade '83 to March 26, 2001, Tony Schiavone was the voice of professional wrestling below the Mason-Dixon Line. Though the Monday Night Wars may be over you can still relive the memories of Jim Crockett Promotions and World Championship Wrestling. Hear for yourself why What Happened When with Tony Schiavone is a hilarious trip down professional wrestling's memory lane. Join Tony and Conra... more

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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony Schiavone and Conrad Thompson welcome AEW and ROH's own Serpentico for a conversation packed with stories, laughs, and a look at the grind behind the mask! From finding his footing on the independent scene ... more

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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony Schiavone and Conrad Thompson welcome AEW's hard hitting tag team powerhouses, The Dogs, Clark Connors and David Finlay! The Dogs share stories from their journeys through professional wrestling, the experi... more

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On this episode of What Happened When, the voice of our childhood, Tony Schiavone, and host Conrad Thompson welcome ECW legend and AEW coach Jerry Lynn! Jerry shares incredible stories from his storied career across multiple promotions and discusses ... more

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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony Schiavone and Conrad Thompson travel back to October 4, 1986, for an action packed, nostalgia stuffed edition of World Championship Wrestling!

The jaw-jacking between Magnum T.A. and Gorgeous Jimmy Garvin... more

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Recent Guests

David Finlay
AEW wrestler and former New Japan Pro-Wrestling wrestler from a multigenerational wrestling family.
All Elite Wrestling
Episode: Episode 509: The Dogs
Clark Connors
AEW wrestler who trained with Lance Storm and competed in New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
All Elite Wrestling
Episode: Episode 509: The Dogs
Ryan Powell
Athletic director of Buffalo Gap High School.
Buffalo Gap High School
Episode: Episode 509: The Dogs
Jerry Lynn
ECW legend, former ECW World Heavyweight Champion and AEW coach
All Elite Wrestling
Episode: Episode 508: Jerry Lynn
Juice Robinson
Professional wrestler; AEW performer
AEW
Episode: Episode 505: Juice Robinson
Jamie Dundee
Professional wrestler, son of Bill Dundee
PG 13, Dundee family
Episode: Episode 504: Jamie Dundee
Colten Gunn
Professional wrestler, member of The Gunns
AEW
Episode: Episode 503: Austin and Colten Gunn
Austin Gunn
Professional wrestler, member of The Gunns
AEW
Episode: Episode 503: Austin and Colten Gunn
Jimmy Garvin
Gorgeous Jimmy Garvin, wrestler and manager with Baby Doll
Jim Crockett Promotions / WCW
Episode: Episode 502: Tempers Rising

Hosts

Tony Schiavone
Host of the show, primary interviewer
Conrad Thompson
Co-host who records with Tony; promoter voice behind conversations

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 5.1k ratings
  • Always an oasis of positivity

    I hadn’t listened to Tony’s pod in a while, & now I’m getting back into it. WHW is a refreshing breath of fresh air compared to other pods that seem to wallow in a morass of negativity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike Parker35
    United States2 months ago
  • Change the name

    This podcast was great for years. Now it seems to be the AEW podcast more often than not. The mighty have fallen.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Robdaddy12
    United States4 months ago
  • tony and Conrad are one of the best wrestling podcast combinations

    The way the two hosts can go from laughing to complete serious and back again within minutes

    Audible
    5
    Anonymous
    United Statesa year ago
  • The way the two hosts can go from laughing to complete serious and back again within minutes

    Audible
    5
    Anonymous
    United Statesa year ago
  • WHW

    WHW is the wrestling equivalent of listening to your uncles tell stories, during the holidays, after they’ve had a few. Very informative, but just nonstop laughs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheRealMatsuda
    United Statesa year ago

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Quality mixed: some praise the nostalgia and interviews, others dislike heavy AEW promotion and loud banter.
Fans value candid, long-form conversations with industry insiders.
Listeners appreciate deep nostalgia and backstage stories from wrestling history.
Feedback highlights production bits and sponsor reads as part of the format.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 510: Serpentico
Q: What are the challenges of being a masked wrestler compared to not?
Serpentico says masks can restrict peripheral vision and require him to turn his head and focus carefully. He also notes that audiences may expect masked wrestlers to rely on high-flying moves, so he works to develop a style that stands apart.
Episode 510: Serpentico
Q: How did you come up with the name Serpentico?
Artist Chris Park, known as Pale Horse, first conceived the character as a luchador art piece and later developed its look and backstory for wrestling art shows. Serpentico kept performing as the character after Park offered it to him.
Episode 509: The Dogs
Q: Clark and David, do you remember the insane spot of Hinnari in the cage in Osaka with severe laceration of the head of Hinnari after a table hit him in the skull? Is Hinnari the toughest son of a bitch?
Finlay recounts the injury during a War Dogs versus United Empire cage match and describes HENARE returning after the injury and going to the hospital afterward. He considers HENARE the toughest wrestler he has encountered.
Episode 509: The Dogs
Q: When did you first start working, you stupid son of a bitch?
David Finlay says he first earned money wrestling at 19, teaming with his father in a match in Hanover, Germany.
Episode 508: Jerry Lynn
Q: How difficult is to teach what you're talking about right now to the younger ones that don't have the experience?
Lynn says it depends on whether a wrestler is coachable, flexible and eager to learn. Seeing a student understand a lesson is rewarding for him.

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Frequently Asked Questions About What Happened When

What is What Happened When about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show leans into wrestling history with deep dives into 1980s WCW/Jim Crockett Promotions, interwoven with contemporary wrestling talk, backstage storytelling, and production anecdotes. Episodes often pair nostalgic retrospectives with current industry context, guest interviews, and playful banter, plus sponsor and promo reads. A standout is the tight host dynamic between longtime commentators and industry insiders, delivering both archival context and fresh perspectives for modern wrestling fans and professionals evaluating storytelling, talent development, and media production.

Noteworthy for long-form conversations with notable wrestlers, announcers, and promoters across eras, it blends historical analysis with current wrestling dia... more

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4. Jerry Lynn
5. Juice Robinson
6. Jamie Dundee
7. Colten Gunn
8. Austin Gunn

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