Grilling JR
Grilling JR
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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. Join us every Thursday morning as Conrad Thompson grills JR like you've never heard before, uncut and uncensored!
Episode 331: Big Moves Lead To Bigger Impact
On this episode of Grilling JR, "The Voice of Wrestling" Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss all the latest news happening in the world of professional wrestling. JR shares his thoughts on the WWE moving their PLE's to ESPN and what he believes this means for professional wrestling as a whole. JR also discusses the decision to bring Brock Lesnar back to WWE TV. Was it the right call? Plus, JR makes a major announcement regarding AEW's Forbidden Door event in London.  HOME CHEF - For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to https://www.homechef.com/JR  STOPBOX - Get firearm security redesigned and save 15% off @StopBoxUSA with code JR at https://stopboxusa.com/JR  #stopboxpod  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.
Aug 7
1 hr 21 min
Episode 330 - The Greatest Babyface Ever
On this episode of Grilling JR, "The Voice of Wrestling" Jim Ross get brutally honest about his relationship with Hulk Hogan. JR shares stories of working with him during his WrestleMania 9 title win and the days leading to his departure from the WWE. JR also discusses why Austin didn't want to work with Hogan on WrestleMania 18. All that plus so much more on this edition of Grilling JR. #hulkhogan #hulk BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com  and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code JR -- just pay $5 shipping. MY BOOKIE - Sign up for My Bookie at https://mybookie.website/joinwithJR50  with code JR50 and we'll back you on your first deposit. $100 gets you $50. $200 gets you $100 CARGURUS - #1 most visited car shopping site. Shop from millions of cars to find your best deal. https://www.cargurus.com MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code JR at https://shopmando.com/  #mandopod 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.
Jul 31
1 hr 40 min
Episode 329: Sean Waltman
On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of professional wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take an in-depth look at the incredible career of Sean Waltman. JR shares his stories and experiences working with Sean through his days as the 1-2-3 Kid and X-Pac. The guys also touch on what Sean is doing now and the contributions he's still making in the business today. Plus, JR gives his thoughts and views on everything happening in the world of professional wrestling.  THE PERFECT JEAN - F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code JR15 at www.theperfectjean.nyc/JR15#theperfectjeanpod HOME CHEF - For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to https://www.homechef.com/JR  MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code JR at https://shopmando.com/   #mandopod THEME MACHINE - John Carney, a celebrated St. Louis radio icon, has dedicated his career to capturing the essence of American storytelling. As an inductee into the Radio Hall of Fame, alongside his father Jack Carney, John brings a wealth of experience and a unique interviewing style to The Theme Machine. Available now wherever you find your podcasts. 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.
Jul 24
1 hr 36 min
Episode 328: My ALL IN Texas Weekend
On this episode of Grilling JR, "The Voice Of Wrestling" Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson recap their experiences with AEW ALL IN Texas, Starrcast, and Saturday Night's Main Event. JR shares his thoughts on who the big winners and losers were from the weekend. All that plus so much more on this edition of Grilling JR.  TECOVAS - Get 10% off at https://www.tecovas.com/GRILLINGJR  when you sign up for email and texts BLUCHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com  and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code JR -- just pay $5 shipping. 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.
Jul 17
1 hr 21 min
Episode 327: Shelton Benjamin
On this episode of Grilling JR, "The Voice of Wrestling" Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss and dissect the iconic career of AEW superstar, Shelton Benjamin. JR shares his experiences hiring Shelton, calling some of his legendary matches, and now working with him in AEW. Shelton Benjamin has so much to offer professional wrestling and there ain't no stopping him! Plus, JR and Conrad take a deep dive into this weekend's AEW ALL IN Texas line up and make some surprising predictions. STOPBOX - Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code JR at https://stopboxusa.com/JR  #stopboxpod MYBOOKIE - Sign up for My Bookie at https://mybookie.website/joinwithJR50  with code JR50 and we'll back you on your first deposit. $100 gets you $50. $200 gets you $100 CRUNCHYROLL - Crunchyroll is teaming up with international wrestling legend and culture-shifting powerhouse Mercedes Moné! Mercedes bring her story to life in a collection that hits harder than a finisher. Check it out https://store.crunchyroll.com  HOME CHEF - For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to https://www.homechef.com/JR CARGURUS - #1 most visited car shopping site. Shop from millions of cars to find your best deal. https://www.cargurus.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. 
Jul 10
1 hr 22 min
Episode 326: Ask JR Anything 07.03.25
On this episode of Grilling JR, "The Voice Of Wrestling" Jim Ross answers your questions! JR discusses his recovery, heading to Texas, commentating some of professional wrestling's greatest matches and so much more.  BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com  and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code JR -- just pay $5 shipping. 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.  
Jul 3
1 hr 7 min
Episode 325: The Rock 2000
On this episode of Grilling JR, "The Voice Of Wrestling" Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson are back with a look back at Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's year 2000 in the WWE. JR shares stories of how the WWE dealt with life without Steve Austin and the scramble to create a WrestleMania main event fans would care about. All that plus the latest in professional wrestling and JR's life! HOME CHEF - For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to https://www.homechef.com/JR  BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com  and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code JR -- just pay $5 shipping. 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.
Jun 26
1 hr 8 min
Episode 324: The Voice Of Wrestling Speaks!
On this special LIVE edition of Grilling JR, host Conrad Thompson catches up with good ol JR about his recovery from cancer removal surgery, the biggest headlines in professional wrestling, and so much more.  CARGURUS - #1 most visited car shopping site. Shop from millions of cars to find your best deal. https://www.cargurus.com 
Jun 20
34 min
Episode 323: Royal Rumble 2001 REMIX
On this REMIX episode of Grilling JR, LISTEN as Jim and Conrad revisit Royal Rumble 2001, which took place on January 21, 2001 at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, LA. Kurt Angle is our world champion. Stone Cold has just returned from surgery. The Undertaker is the American Bad Ass. And WCW is just about to go out of business. Welcome to 2001 folks! STOPBOX - Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code JR at https://stopboxusa.com/JR#stopboxpod CARGURUS - #1 most visited car shopping site. Shop from millions of cars to find your best deal. https://www.cargurus.com  ENVISION - Save money and grow your business with Envision Marketing—visit https://conradsguy.com/  today! 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.
Jun 19
2 hr 5 min
Episode 321: Developing a Dynasty
On this REMIX episode of Grilling JR, JR and Conrad discuss Jim's push to build a developmental program for WWE. JR shares stories of the ups and downs of putting it all together, OVW and the various other promotions,and his time working in NXT.  THE PERFECT JEAN - F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code JR15 at www.theperfectjean.nyc/JR15   TECOVAS - Get 10% off at https://www.tecovas.com/GRILLINGJR  when you sign up for email and texts BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com  and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code JR -- just pay $5 shipping. 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.
Jun 12
2 hr 16 min
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