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What Happened When

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AEW
WCW
Hulk Hogan
Wrestling
WWE
Ric Flair
Ring Of Honor
Wrestlemania
Tony Schiavone
Conrad Thompson
Professional Wrestling
Sting
Randy Savage
Monday Night Raw
Jim Crockett Promotions
NWO
Lex Luger
Roddy Piper
Stone Cold Steve Austin
ECW

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 fire up the time machine and revisit the August 30, 1986, edition of World Championship Wrestling! Jim Crockett announces that the National Tag Team Championship is being rebra... more

On this episode of What Happened When, Tony Schiavone and Conrad Thompson fire up the time machine and head back 40 years to the golden year of 1986 for a classic edition of World Championship Wrestling from the TBS Studios!

The wrestling world is ... more

It's a milestone celebration 500 episodes in the making! On this special edition of What Happened When, Tony Schiavone and Conrad Thompson celebrate their 500th episode with a very special guest, ROH legend and AEW superstar Rocky Romero!

Rocky joi... more

It's a wild one on What Happened When! Tony Schiavone and Conrad Thompson cover it all, starting with Tony's incredible trip to Mexico for AEW Grand Slam, as he shares stories and memories from an unforgettable experience south of the border.

Then,... more

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Recent Guests

Ric Flair
World Champion featured in interview segments
World Championship Wrestling (WCW)
Episode: Episode 501: Baby Doll Betrays Dusty!
Baby Doll
Glamour figure associated with Ric Flair and Dusty Rhodes storylines
NWA/WCW era
Episode: Episode 501: Baby Doll Betrays Dusty!
Rocky Romero
Pro wrestler; connection to AEW, NJPW, and CMLL
AEW / New Japan Pro Wrestling / CMLL
Episode: Episode 500: Rocky Romero
Dusty Rhodes
American Dream, World Heavyweight Champion
Jim Crockett Promotions / WCW
Episode: Episode 498: Dusty Is Champ!
Dr. Luther
Professional wrestler, known for work in FMW and AEW
Chaos Project / AEW
Episode: Episode 497: Dr. Luther
Jacques Rougeau
Canadian wrestling legend, Rougeau family patriarch
Rougeau family
Episode: Episode 496: RJ City Returns!
RJ City
Professional wrestler and AEW talent, special guest
AEW
Episode: Episode 496: RJ City Returns!
Alex Marvez
Sports journalist and longtime wrestling commentator, AEW backstage insider
AEW
Episode: Episode 495: Alex Marvez
Mark Sterling
Co-host of Major Wrestling Figures Podcast and manager
Major Wrestling Figure Podcast / Premier Athletes
Episode: Episode 494: "Smart" Mark Sterling

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
  • 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 States2 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 States10 months ago
  • The way the two hosts can go from laughing to complete serious and back again within minutes

    Audible
    5
    Anonymous
    United States10 months 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 States10 months ago
  • Deleted Episodes

    I used to go back and listen to the older episodes (when the show was good,) but now they're gone.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    CoryH81
    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

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Episode 500: Rocky Romero
Q: Rocky, how do you manage your schedule across AEW, New Japan, and CMLL?
He explains that most of his work is online with frequent in-person appearances, traveling roughly quarterly to Japan and staying actively involved in CMLL and AEW shows, highlighting the balance and logistics of a multi-promotional schedule.
Episode 497: Dr. Luther
Q: What was it like wrestling in Japan and working with Sabu and Onita in FMW?
It was a formative period where he learned to adapt, faced brutal tables and weapons, and built resilience; he valued the experience of wrestling nearly a decade in Japan and building a legacy with varied opponents.
Episode 497: Dr. Luther
Q: How did you get the Doctor moniker for Luther and what influenced that name?
The name came from avoiding stealing the Dr. Lector inspiration; Luther adopted from Luther, a name he liked, and in Japan he found a way to stand out with a distinctive character rather than copying existing gimmicks.
Episode 494: "Smart" Mark Sterling
Q: What was it like witnessing Hogan's heel turn live?
Tony and Mark describe it as an electric, nearly surreal moment that transformed their careers and the business, highlighting the surprise factor, the crowd's reaction, and the subsequent shifts in WCW's strategy.
Episode 495: Alex Marvez
Q: Alex, what are you most excited for as All In approaches?
Alex discusses the anticipation around the main event lineup, the buildup to All In in Wembley, and the dynamic between Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay, highlighting the storytelling and fan interest.

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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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1. Ric Flair
2. Baby Doll
3. Rocky Romero
4. Dusty Rhodes
5. Dr. Luther
6. Jacques Rougeau
7. RJ City
8. Alex Marvez

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