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Grilling JR

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

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01:39:58

Episode 304: Royal Rumble 2004

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2025/02/06

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of professional wrestling Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson are back! JR shares details about his whirlwind trip across the pond for Inside The Ropes with close friend of the show Kenny McIntosh. Then the guys dive into all the ups and downs of the WWE in 2004 leading up to the Royal Rumble. JR shares his thoughts on Vince McMahon's infamous backstage roster meeting, his on air bullying of JR and the build to Chris Benoit winning the Rumble. All that plus

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02:17:35

Episode 303: 25th Anniversary Royal Rumble 2000 REMIX

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2025/01/30

On this REMIX episode of Grilling JR, the voice of professional wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson celebrate the 25th anniversary of the legendary WWE PPV Royal Rumble 2000! In the midst of WWE's now runaway victory over WCW, they had to figure out what to do with the top of the card, without Stone Cold Steve Austin, who would still be out of action another 9-10 months. After a lackluster Big Show title reign, Triple H was now the WWE Champion, and feuding with a newly focused and freshly

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141:19

Episode 303: 25th Anniversary Royal Rumble 2000 REMIX

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2025/01/30

On this REMIX episode of Grilling JR, the voice of professional wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson celebrate the 25th anniversary of the legendary WWE PPV Royal Rumble 2000! In the midst of WWE's now runaway victory over WCW, they had to figure out what to do with the top of the card, without Stone Cold Steve Austin, who would still be out of action another 9-10 months. After a lackluster Big Show title reign, Triple H was now the WWE Champion, and feuding with a newly focused and freshly

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01:48:05

Episode 302: Becoming Vince's Right Hand

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2025/01/23

On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Conrad revisit JR's departure from the WWE and his short time in Smoky Mountain Wrestling. JR shares stories of his time working hand in hand with Jim Cornette and how it eventually led to his return to WWE and becoming Vince McMahon's right hand. THE PERFECT JEAN - F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code JR15 at www.theperfectjean.nyc/JR15#theperfectjeanpod PRIZE PICKS - Download the app today and use code GRILLINGJR to get $50

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111:49

Episode 402: Becoming Vince's Right Hand

Grilling JR ·

2025/01/23

On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Conrad revisit JR's departure from the WWE and his short time in Smoky Mountain Wrestling. JR shares stories of his time working hand in hand with Jim Cornette and how it eventually led to his return to WWE and becoming Vince McMahon's right hand. THE PERFECT JEAN - F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code JR15 at www.theperfectjean.nyc/JR15#theperfectjeanpod PRIZE PICKS - Download the app today and use code GRILLINGJR to get $50

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122:21

Episode 301: Kidnapping In WWE

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2025/01/16

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take us back 20 years for WWE New Years Revolution from Puerto Rico. JR shares his experiences during that time in the company and has some interesting takes on the roster during that time. The guys also discuss Vince McMahon's delegation skills, Paul Heyman's heat seeking tactics, and the dangers lurking in Puerto Rico for the talent. All this plus, JR shares his thoughts on Corey Graves, Penta's debut and

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01:58:37

Episode 301: Kidnapping In WWE

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2025/01/16

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take us back 20 years for WWE New Years Revolution from Puerto Rico. JR shares his experiences during that time in the company and has some interesting takes on the roster during that time. The guys also discuss Vince McMahon's delegation skills, Paul Heyman's heat seeking tactics, and the dangers lurking in Puerto Rico for the talent. All this plus, JR shares his thoughts on Corey Graves, Penta's debut and

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154:52

Episode 300: Sunny's Indecent Proposal

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2025/01/09

On this provocative episode of Grilling JR, the Voice Of Professional Wrestling Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss the rollercoaster career of Tammy Sytch aka Sunny. JR shares stories of working with Sunny in Smoky Mountain, her transition into the WWF and Sunny's alleged activities behind the scenes that would affect the whole roster. All that plus so much more about Tammy Sytch and her legacy in professional wrestling.HOME CHEF - For a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18

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02:31:08

Episode 300: Sunny's Indecent Proposal

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2025/01/09

On this provocative episode of Grilling JR, the Voice Of Professional Wrestling Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss the rollercoaster career of Tammy Sytch aka Sunny. JR shares stories of working with Sunny in Smoky Mountain, her transition into the WWF and Sunny's alleged activities behind the scenes that would affect the whole roster. All that plus so much more about Tammy Sytch and her legacy in professional wrestling. HOME CHEF - For a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18

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01:10:34

Episode 299: The Ross Report Files: Vader

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2025/01/02

On this episode of Grilling JR, we are taking you back to a very special and candid conversation JR had with the late great Leon White aka Big Van Vader. Big Van Vader grew up in Compton, CA, played college football in Colorado, spent a few years in the NFL with the Rams, and found pro wrestling after injuries ended his pro career... and he's telling all those stories & more on The Ross Report! Hear what inspired his mask & gimmick, why he preferred working with Shawn Michaels over Ric Flair, what

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72:18

Episode 299: The Ross Report Files: Vader

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2025/01/02

On this episode of Grilling JR, we are taking you back to a very special and candid conversation JR had with the late great Leon White aka Big Van Vader. Big Van Vader grew up in Compton, CA, played college football in Colorado, spent a few years in the NFL with the Rams, and found pro wrestling after injuries ended his pro career... and he's telling all those stories & more on The Ross Report! Hear what inspired his mask & gimmick, why he preferred working with Shawn Michaels over Ric Flair, what

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01:55:22

Episode 298: WrestleMania 2000 REMIX

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2024/12/26

WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson are visiting the year 2000 on this episode of Grilling JR. WrestleMania 2000 pitted four top WWE superstars against each other for the coveted WWE Championship. JR shares insight and stories on how placing a McMahon family member at every corner came about, the high stakes ladder match and the wild hardcore battle royal. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo

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120:06

Episode 298: WrestleMania 2000 REMIX

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2024/12/26

WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson are visiting the year 2000 on this episode of Grilling JR. WrestleMania 2000 pitted four top WWE superstars against each other for the coveted WWE Championship. JR shares insight and stories on how placing a McMahon family member at every corner came about, the high stakes ladder match and the wild hardcore battle royal.BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo

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Episode 297: Secret Locker Room Recording

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2024/12/19

On this episode of Grilling JR, The Voice Of Wrestling Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson takes us back to Armageddon 1999 and everything happening surrounding this event. Buckle up folks this topic takes us on a wild ride discussing topic such as, WWE becoming PG, talent under fire accused of recording in the locker room, Vince's arrogance, and Chris Jericho having scorching heat with the boys! All that plus so much more including the return of RED ASS JR!STOPBOX - Get firearm security redesigned

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02:13:19

Episode 297: Secret Locker Room Recording

Grilling JR ·

2024/12/19

On this episode of Grilling JR, The Voice Of Wrestling Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson takes us back to Armageddon 1999 and everything happening surrounding this event. Buckle up folks this topic takes us on a wild ride discussing topic such as, WWE becoming PG, talent under fire accused of recording in the locker room, Vince's arrogance, and Chris Jericho having scorching heat with the boys! All that plus so much more including the return of RED ASS JR! STOPBOX - Get firearm security redesigned

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102:48

Episode 296: Why Did Vince McMahon Bury Christian?

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2024/12/12

On this episode Grilling JR, "The Voice Of Wrestling", Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take a deep dive back into the iconic career of "Captain Charisma" aka "The Patriarch" and one half of the most groundbreaking tag teams in professional wrestling, Christian Cage. JR shares stories of Vince McMahon's continual burial of Christian on television, Christian arrival in TNA and All Elite Wrestling, and the secret sauce to his longevity in the business. All that plus, everything else happening in the

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01:40:04

Episode 296: Why Did Vince McMahon Bury Christian?

Grilling JR ·

2024/12/12

On this episode Grilling JR, "The Voice Of Wrestling", Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take a deep dive back into the iconic career of "Captain Charisma" aka "The Patriarch" and one half of the most groundbreaking tag teams in professional wrestling, Christian Cage. JR shares stories of Vince McMahon's continual burial of Christian on television, Christian arrival in TNA and All Elite Wrestling, and the secret sauce to his longevity in the business. All that plus, everything else happening in the

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02:26:23

Episode 295: JR Gets Drafted To Smackdown!

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2024/12/05

On this episode of Grilling JR REMIX, the subject is the controversial 2008 WWE Draft! Superstars moved from Raw to Smackdown to ECW, and all points in between, INCLUDING, Jim Ross himself, as he was drafted to Smackdown. For the first time, hear JR's true and uncensored thoughts on this move, how it came to be, and how much he really knew at ringside! Plus his thoughts on all things WWE 2008 at this point, including Triple H, Batista, Umaga, Carlito, Matt and Jeff Hardy, Michael Cole, Kane, CM

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149:07

Episode 295: JR Gets Drafted To Smackdown!

Grilling JR ·

2024/12/05

On this episode of Grilling JR REMIX, the subject is the controversial 2008 WWE Draft! Superstars moved from Raw to Smackdown to ECW, and all points in between, INCLUDING, Jim Ross himself, as he was drafted to Smackdown. For the first time, hear JR's true and uncensored thoughts on this move, how it came to be, and how much he really knew at ringside! Plus his thoughts on all things WWE 2008 at this point, including Triple H, Batista, Umaga, Carlito, Matt and Jeff Hardy, Michael Cole, Kane, CM

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117:07

Episode 294: My Favorite Mania Match

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2024/11/28

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson hand the reigns over to the listeners for an exciting and thought provoking edition of #ASKJR JR answers a ton of questions about his career, who he's worked with, and some that will leave you speechless. All that plus his take on AEW Full Gear, the upcoming Continental Classic and so much more on this edition of Grilling JR.LUMEN - Take the next step in improving your health, go to

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