Grilling JR

Episode 376: 30th Anniversary of King Of The Ring 1996

Thirty years ago, the landscape of professional wrestling changed forever. On this special edition of Grilling JR, Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson celebrate the 30th anniversary of King of the Ring 1996, one of the most influential events in WWE history. Join JR and Conrad as they revisit the action from June 23, 1996, at the MECCA Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where the future of the business was shaped before our eyes. The card featured Shawn Michaels defending the WWF Championship against The British Bulldog, Ahmed Johnson battling Goldust, and Ultimate Warrior colliding with Jerry "The King" Lawler. But history belongs to one man. Relive the unforgettable night "Stone Cold" Steve Austin captured the King of the Ring crown and delivered the legendary "Austin 3:16" speech that launched one of the greatest careers in wrestling history and helped ignite the Attitude Era. JR shares behind-the-scenes stories, memories from the event, and his perspective on one of the most important turning points the wrestling business has ever seen. All that and much more on this can't-miss anniversary edition of Grilling JR!     THIS WEEKS SPONSORS BLUECHEW - Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code JR. Visit http://BlueChew.com  for more details and important safety information, and we thank BlueChew for sponsoring the podcast. PODCAST HEAT - Want to grow your business with the power of podcast advertising? Reach loyal, engaged audiences through trusted host endorsements across the Podcast Heat network. Learn more at PodcastHeat.com SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com  to learn more.     https://youtu.be/NzxIPVebOtY

Episode 375: 30th Anniversary Of Bash At The Beach

Thirty years ago, professional wrestling changed forever. On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and guest host Paul Bromwell travel back to July 7, 1996, for one of the most shocking nights in wrestling history, WCW Bash at the Beach 1996. Listen as JR shares his unique perspective on the night Hulk Hogan stunned fans around the world by turning his back on Hulkamaniacs and aligning himself with Scott Hall and Kevin Nash to form the New World Order. The guys break down the atmosphere surrounding the event, the impact of Hogan's historic heel turn, and how the formation of the nWo reshaped the wrestling business for decades to come. From industry reaction to the lasting legacy of one of the most influential moments in sports entertainment history, JR and Paul revisit the event that flipped the wrestling world upside down. Thirty years later, the shockwaves can still be felt.      THIS WEEKS SPONSORS BLUECHEW - Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code JR. Visit http://BlueChew.com  for more details and important safety information, and we thank BlueChew for sponsoring the podcast. SQUARE - Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at www.square.com/go/jr #squarepod PODCAST HEAT - Want to grow your business with the power of podcast advertising? Reach loyal, engaged audiences through trusted host endorsements across the Podcast Heat network. Learn more at PodcastHeat.com SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com  to learn more.     https://youtu.be/-BJHzVOtrm0

Episode 374: 30th Anniversary of SummerSlam 1996

On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson fire up the time machine and head back to August 18, 1996, for one of the most memorable events of the New Generation Era—WWF SummerSlam 1996 from the Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio! JR shares his behind-the-scenes perspective on a card headlined by Shawn Michaels defending the WWF Championship against the monstrous Vader, a match surrounded by controversy, high expectations, and plenty of backstage stories. The guys also discuss the WWF debut of Kevin Kelly, Mark Henry signing a groundbreaking 10-year contract, and Brian Pillman's unforgettable "Time Bomb" segment that had the wrestling world buzzing. Plus, hear JR's thoughts on The Iron Sheik's role in the company, the ill-fated Wrestle Vessel concept, Jake "The Snake" Roberts battling Jerry "The King" Lawler, and the escalating war between Mankind and The Undertaker that would forever change both men's careers. From major business decisions and creative risks to unforgettable characters and classic SummerSlam moments, JR and Conrad cover it all on another can't-miss edition of Grilling JR!   THIS WEEKS SPONSORS GHOST MASTER RESURRECTION - Available now across all supported platforms. Choose to build your collection one chapter at a time or dive in with the Season Pass, Ghost Master Resurrection continues to grow into the definitive supernatural strategy experience. BLUECHEW - Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code JR. Visit http://BlueChew.com  for more details and important safety information, and we thank BlueChew for sponsoring the podcast. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com  to learn more.

Episode 373: Danhausen is a merchandise machine!

On this episode of Grilling JR with Jim Ross, JR and Conrad discuss Jim's behind-the-scenes experiences in New York City surrounding AEW's Double or Nothing and everything happening around one of wrestling's biggest weekends. JR also weighs in on the reported purchase of New Japan, the controversy involving Vince McMahon and Nick Khan surrounding a cell phone scandal, and the overwhelming fan support and popularity of Danhausen. Plus, the guys take a trip back through JR's book Business Is About to Pick Up as Jim retells the story of how Triple H evolved into one of the most hated heels in WWE history.     THIS WEEKS SPONSORS BLUECHEW - Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code JR. Visit HTTP://BlueChew.com  for more details and important safety information, and we thank BlueChew for sponsoring the podcast. MUDWATER - Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code JR at HTTP://mudwtr.com/JR  ! #mudwtrpod MORGAN & MORGAN - If you're ever injured, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. Their fee is FREE unless they win. For more information go to ForThePeople.Com/JR or dial #LAW (#529) from your cell phone. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com  to learn more.

Episode 372: Big Event Feeling!

On this LIVE edition of Grilling JR, the Jim Ross is back behind the mic alongside host Conrad Thompson to break down all the action heading into AEW's Double or Nothing! JR gives his unfiltered predictions for the entire card, discussing who he believes will walk out victorious and who could leave with championship gold. From marquee matchups to potential show-stealers, nothing is off the table as JR sizes up the biggest moments of the night. The conversation heats up as JR weighs in on the shocking return of Brock Lesnar and what it could mean for the landscape of professional wrestling. Plus, JR shares his thoughts on the legendary Sting continuing to mentor Darby Allin, and how that relationship is shaping one of AEW's most unique stars. And of course, the guys dive into the ever-evolving enigma that is MJF including a discussion about his future, with or without the signature hair.       THIS WEEKS SPONSORS BLUECHEW - Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code JR. Visit http://BlueChew.com  for more details and important safety information, and we thank BlueChew for sponsoring the podcast. MORGAN & MORGAN - If you're ever injured, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. Their fee is FREE unless they win. For more information go to ForThePeople.Com/JR or dial #LAW (#529) from your cell phone. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com  to learn more.     https://youtube.com/live/soPYW4vltTk