Episode 138: Michael Cole

On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Paul discuss one of JR's former colleagues, longtime WWE commentator and current host of Smackdown, Michael Cole! The guys discuss Todd Pettengill recommending Cole, commentary debut with Jim Cornette, filling in for JR, QVC, promotion to Smackdown, turning heel, and so much more! STAMPS – If you’re looking for ways to skip the trip to the Post Office and dodge all that hectic holiday-shopping traffic, why not save time and money with Stamps.com. Save time and money this holiday season with Stamps.com. Sign up with promo code JR for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts. BLUECHEW – Bluechew gives you confidence in bed every time. Visit BlueChew.com and get your first order free when use promo code JR. Just pay $5 shipping! GEICO – Do you own or rent your home? Sure you do! And it’s hard work. But you know what’s easy? Bundling with GEICO. Go to GEICO.com, get a quote, and see how much YOU could save. It’s GEICO-easy!  SKYLIGHT – You can get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go to SkylightFrame.com and enter code GRILLING TITLE MATCH NETWORK – Title Match Network is the perfect gift for the wrestling fan in your family. Enjoy 100’s of live events, documentaries and interviews. Save 20% Off All Memberships w/ Coupon Code SAVE20NOW AURA – Aura provides digital security protection to keep your online finances, personal information, and tech safe from online threats. It’s all-in-one protection from identity theft, financial fraud, malware, scam sites, and so much more. For a limited time, Aura is offering our listeners up to 40% off plans when you visit AURA.com/JR. ERIC & JEFF LIVE - For the first time ever, WWE Hall of Famers Eric Bischoff and Jeff Jarrett will do a podcast SUPER SHOW together on stage to bring you stories they can't share on the podcast! Hear the stories they can't tell on the air and better yet - ASK THEM ANYTHING YOU WANT! Is Jeff starting a promotion? What does Eric REALLY think of AEW? Is Jeff even on speaking terms with Dixie? Buckle up, this is going to be fun! VIP Guests will get early access to claim the best seats in the house, a special piece of swag you can't buy anywhere else, pictures with both guys, an autographed 8x10, plus both guys will sign any item of your choosing! The VIP Meet and Greet starts at 2:00 PM and will finish before the main show begins at 3:00 PM. * DOORS FOR VIP OPEN AT 2:00 PM * DOORS FOR GA OPEN at 2:45 PM * SHOWTIME is 3:00PM - 5:00PM Concessions, including alcohol, will be available. The Royal Rumble event starts at 6:30 PM (per Ticketmaster) and is just 2.4 miles away from the historic South Broadway Athletic Club in St. Louis! So attendees will have 90 minutes to travel just 2.4 miles before the pre-show starts. TIX AVAILABLE NOW AT www.JeffAndEricLive.com 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 Hat" 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