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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 as Conrad Thompson grills JR like you've never heard before, uncut and uncensored!
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- 3 days ago1h 25m
Episode 389: WWE Is Being Spiteful
On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson look ahead to a sold out AEW All Out in Chicago, and discuss WWE's decision to counter-program the event with Worlds Collide in the same city on the same day. JR explains why he believes the move feels spiteful. JR also honors the lives and legacies of Rebel and Andy "The Butcher" Williams, praises PAC as one of the most dependable performers in professional wrestling, and reacts to Kurt Angle's thoughts on Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay. Plus, JR discusses the importance of storytelling at the commentary desk, whether Sami Zayn can truly headline WrestleMania, Sean Waltman's role in WWE's ID program, Bill Dundee's success in Mid-South Wrestling, and much more! THIS WEEKS SPONSORS DRAFT KINGS - New DraftKings customers, sign up with code JIMROSS spend $5 to get $200 in rewards within 21 days - includes all markets. That's code JIMROSS. In Partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. LARINECO - Larineco is better-for-you chewing gum that uses the same mineral your teeth are made of to support daily enamel health. Right now, Larineco is offering our listeners up to 50% off at BuyLarine.com/JR BLUECHEW - When you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third FREE with promo code JR. You will also receive an additional 10% OFF + Free overnight shipping on your first order. Visit http://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information 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.
- 1 weeks ago1h 24m
Episode 388: It's a Con Man's Business
Buckle up, because the Voice of Wrestling, Jim Ross, is fired up and ready to deliver his unfiltered takes on today's wrestling world! On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim and Conrad remember JR's close friend "Superstar" Bill Dundee, celebrating his remarkable career and incredible mind for the wrestling business. JR also pays tribute to AEW star Andy "The Butcher" Williams following his sudden passing, reflecting on the remarkable person and performer he was both inside and outside the ring. Plus, JR responds to Bret Hart's latest comments about professional wrestling bookers before revisiting WWE's mishandling of Bill Goldberg's highly anticipated 2003 run. REBEL HEART - Rebel Heart, honors one of the original members of the AEW roster, Tanea Brooks, known to fans around the world as Rebel, who was diagnosed with ALS in March 2026. Learn more on how you can support at AEWTogether.org/RebelHeart THIS WEEKS SPONSORS DRAFT KINGS - New DraftKings customers, sign up with code JIMROSS spend $5 to get $200 in rewards within 21 days - includes all markets. That's code JIMROSS. In Partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. CAR GURUS - It's no wonder CarGurus is the number 1 most visited car shopping site, according to Similarweb's estimated traffic data. Buy or sell your next car today with CarGurus at http://cargurus.com BLUECHEW - When you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third FREE with promo code JR. You will also receive an additional 10% OFF + Free overnight shipping on your first order. Visit http://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information 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.
- 2 weeks ago1h 4m
Episode 387: Time To Capitalize
On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson break down all the highlights from AEW's epic ALL IN: London pay-per-view! JR shares his candid thoughts on the blockbuster main event and explains why its impact could be felt throughout professional wrestling for years to come. The Voice of Wrestling also responds to Eric Bischoff's criticism of the main event, reacts to The New Level's surprise appearance, and examines the biggest stories that unfolded inside the squared circle. THIS WEEKS SPONSORS BLUECHEW - When you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third FREE with promo code JR. You will also receive an additional 10% OFF + Free overnight shipping on your first order. Visit http://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information LARINECO - Larineco is better-for-you chewing gum that uses the same mineral your teeth are made of to support daily enamel health. Right now, Larineco is offering our listeners up to 50% off at BuyLarine.com/JR DRAFT KINGS - New DraftKings customers, sign up with code JIMROSS spend $5 to get $200 in rewards within 21 days - includes all markets. That's code JIMROSS. In Partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. 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. 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
- 3 weeks ago1h 4m
Episode 386: Ain't No Stopping Me!
On this special edition of Grilling JR, the Voice of Wrestling makes his triumphant return! Jim Ross joins Conrad Thompson following brain surgery to provide listeners with the latest on his recovery, ongoing treatment, and his hopeful return to the AEW commentary desk. Then, Good Ol' JR and Conrad turn their attention to AEW All In! The guys break down the blockbuster lineup, examine the biggest stories heading into the show, and share their predictions for this weekend's mega-event. THIS WEEKS SPONSORS BLUECHEW - When you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third FREE with promo code JR. You will also receive an additional 10% OFF + Free overnight shipping on your first order. Visit http://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information DRAFT KINGS - New DraftKings customers, sign up with code JIMROSS spend $5 to get $200 in rewards within 21 days - includes all markets. That's code JIMROSS. In Partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. LARINECO - Larineco is better-for-you chewing gum that uses the same mineral your teeth are made of to support daily enamel health. Right now, Larineco is offering our listeners up to 50% off at http://BuyLarine.com/JR 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. 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
- Aug 20, 20262h 1m
Episode 385: Humiliated In My Hometown!
On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson fire up the time machine and take us back 25 years for a watchalong of an unforgettable edition of Monday Night Raw from November 26, 2001! Just one week removed from the end of the Invasion, the WWF was entering a brand new era, and nobody was safe from the wrath of Vince McMahon. JR shares his firsthand memories of the infamous night he was forced to become a member of Vince McMahon's "Kiss My Ass Club," one of the most outrageous and humiliating segments in Raw history. THIS WEEKS SPONSORS BLUECHEW - When you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third FREE with promo code JR. You will also receive an additional 10% OFF + Free overnight shipping on your first order. Visit http://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information SQUARE - Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at www.square.com/go/jr #squarepod 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. 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
- Aug 13, 20261h 40m
Episode 384: 30th Anniversary of the RAW Bowl
As "The Voice of Wrestling" Jim Ross continues his recovery, we're firing up the time machine and heading back 30 years for one of the strangest nights in Monday Night RAW history, the first and last RAW Bowl! Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson revisit the January 1, 1996 edition of RAW and the WWF's unforgettable attempt to kick off the new year with a football-themed wrestling spectacle. JR shares his firsthand memories of calling the action, why Vince McMahon believed themed television could attract new viewers, and whether anyone backstage actually thought the RAW Bowl might become an annual tradition. Then, the guys examine the state of the WWF entering 1996. The New Generation Era was nearing its end, the Royal Rumble was right around the corner, and the company was unknowingly standing on the doorstep of one of the most transformative years in professional wrestling history. Plus, JR discusses Diesel's final months in the WWF, the arrival of Vader, the infamous "Billionaire Ted's Wrasslin' War Room" skits, and a Monday Night War that was beginning to heat up faster than anyone could have imagined. THIS WEEKS SPONSORS CAR GURUS - It's no wonder CarGurus is the number 1 most visited car shopping site, according to Similarweb's estimated traffic data. Buy or sell your next car today with CarGurus at http://cargurus.com LARINECO - Larineco is better-for-you chewing gum that uses the same mineral your teeth are made of to support daily enamel health. Right now, Larineco is offering our listeners up to 50% off at BuyLarine.com/JR BLUECHEW - When you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third FREE with promo code JR. You will also receive an additional 10% OFF + Free overnight shipping on your first order. Visit http://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information 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. 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
- Aug 7, 20261h 24m
Episode 383: Champion, Coach, Legend - Remembering Dory Funk Jr
On this LIVE edition of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross, pays tribute to his close friend and wrestling legend Dory Funk Jr. JR shares the story of how they first met, reflects on Dory's incredible influence on the wrestling business, and discusses the lasting legacy the WWE Hall of Famer leaves behind. Then, the conversation turns to Roman Reigns and his place in professional wrestling history. Does the Tribal Chief belong on wrestling fans' Mount Rushmore? Conrad and JR debate Roman's impact, accomplishments, and influence on today's wrestling landscape. Finally, the guys look back at one of the most unforgettable moments of the Attitude Era: "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's explosive encounter with "The Baddest Man on the Planet," Mike Tyson! All that, plus JR answers questions from the LIVE audience on another can't-miss edition of Grilling JR! THIS WEEKS SPONSORS BLUECHEW - When you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third FREE with promo code JR. You will also receive an additional 10% OFF + Free overnight shipping on your first order. Visit http://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information MARS MEN - Get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at http://Mengotomars.com 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.
- Jul 30, 20261h 24m
Episode 382: Chemistry Of A Heel
On this episode of Grilling JR, the show kicks off with JR's predictions for SummerSlam, as Good Ol' JR shares who he believes will leave WWE's biggest event of the summer with momentum. The guys also recap AEW Redemption, discussing the standout performances, surprises, and what the event means moving forward. The conversation then shifts to the future of rising prospect Cruz Montana, before JR and Conrad break down Jim Cornette's timeless formula for creating a truly great wrestling heel and why the fundamentals of villainy still work today. Finally, the guys revisit one of the most outrageous moments in sports entertainment history, when Vince McMahon took on God in a tag team match. JR shares his firsthand memories of bringing the unforgettable spectacle to life, what was happening behind the scenes, and why the angle remains one of the most talked-about moments of the Ruthless Aggression Era. THIS WEEKS SPONSORS SQUARE - Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at www.square.com/go/jr #squarepod BLUECHEW - When you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third FREE with promo code JR. You will also receive an additional 10% OFF + Free overnight shipping on your first order. Visit http://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information LARINECO - Larineco is better-for-you chewing gum that uses the same mineral your teeth are made of to support daily enamel health. Right now, Larineco is offering our listeners up to 50% off at BuyLarine.com/JR 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.
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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 as Conrad Thompson grills JR like you've never heard before, uncut and uncensored!
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