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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!
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Episode 187: Survivor Series 2002 from 2022-11-10T11:00
On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Conrad are going back 15 years as they revisit Survivor Series 2002! The Elimination Chamber debuts at Madison Square Garden with Triple H defending the World...
ListenEpisode 185: Halloween Havoc 1992 from 2022-10-27T10:00
It's Halloween Havoc 1992, which means it's Spin the Wheel, Make a Deal with Jake Roberts&Sting headlining the show from the Philadelphia Civic Center. Ron Simmons defends the WCW Title against Cac...
ListenEpisode 135: Survivor Series 2001 from 2021-11-18T11:00
On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Conrad revisit Survivor Series 2001, which took place on November 18, 2001 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC. The main event featured a 5-on-5 Surv...
ListenBully Ray Dudley: the last “Real Heel”? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Why does Bully Ray Dudley consider himself the last "real heel" in the business? Plus: advice for competitors at this Sunday's TLC PPV and how his "I Quit" match with Flip Gordon this Friday at Fin...
ListenThe voice of ROH Ian Riccaboni plus more with Dave Meltzer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ian Riccaboni--the voice of Ring Of Honor--called in to break down the stacked card at next Friday's Final Battle PPV
Listen7-Star conversation with Wrestling Observer Newsletter’s Dave Meltzer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
JR discusses the most recent developments in the supposed All Elite Wrestling promotion, WWE’s addition of Auska to the first ever Women’s TLC match against “The Man” Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flai...
ListenA Survivor Series pivot for Becky Lynch…plus: Nita Strauss’ incredible journey with WWE from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
"The greatest female guitarist on earth" Nita Strauss stopped by to talk about the amazing week of wrestling coming to LA and her good friend Becky Lynch's rise at WWE
ListenMarty Scurll and Busted Open’s David LaGreca aboard the Jericho Cruise from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
After taking heat for mispronouncing his name several times, JR invited "The Villain" Marty Scurll to sit down for a face-to-face on the Jericho Cruise! Plus: our friend David LaGreca from Busted O...
ListenRicky Steamboat, DDP, and Hurricane Helms in JR’s palatial suite on Chris Jericho’s Rock N’ Wrestling Rager At Sea from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
JR sits with Ricky Steamboat, DDP, and The Hurricane on Chris Jericho's Rock N' Wrestling Rager At Sea!
ListenThe bright future ahead of Jeff Cobb, ROH World TV Champion from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
He’s lighting it up on the indie wrestling scene, today Jeff Cobb called JR to talk about his rise through the ranks of NJPW, PWG, Lucha Underground, and Ring Of Honor—where he was recently crowned...
ListenThe return of Woken Matt Hardy! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Woken Matt Hardy is plotting something special for the House Hardy Halloween Special...find out what WWE network subscribers can expect from the Woken One and his friends!
ListenWhat’s next for Matt Hardy? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
After recently wrapping up his scheduled in-ring commitments for WWE, legendary high-flyer Matt Hardy says he's excited for what's to come, including a spectacular Halloween special coming soon to ...
ListenSuper-Sized JRR with NJPW’s Kevin Kelly and part two of JR’s chat with “Cowboy” Bill Watts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Following a successful outing at Fighting Spirit Unleashed, JR got his broadcast partner Kevin Kelly on the phone to talk about the current state of affairs at NJPW. The two speculate about a poten...
Listen“Cowboy” Bill Watts—one of pro wrestling’s founding fathers…plus: Cody on prep for Fighting Spirit Unleashed from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jammed packed JRR with "Cowboy" Bill Watts--one of the founding fathers of professional wrestling as we know it--and NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Cody talks NJPW US expansion and Fighting Spirit...
ListenPost H.I.A.C. with RAW Announcer Renee Young from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Renee Young--the first full-time female announcer at RAW’s iconic announce table--called JR to discuss her ringside experience thus far, including last Sunday’s Hell In A Cell pay-per-view. Plus: b...
ListenAhead of Hell In A Cell: ProWrestling.net founder/editor Jason Powell breaks down WWE’s current in-ring product from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This Sunday in San Antonio, WWE superstars will take part in the most diabolical event of the year: Hell In A Cell! JR will break down the stellar card with a little help from ProWrestling.net’s Ja...
Listen'Ringside with JR' special featuring Rey Mysterio and NWA Champ “American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Cody talks NWA title and All In moment he thinks father Dusty Rhodes would be most proud of...plus: Rey Mysterio on possible WWE return as we hear a special presentation of 'Ringside with JR' live ...
ListenRic Flair talks Starrcast and All In…plus: an exclusive reveal of this year’s PWI 500 #1! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
JR reveals this year's #1 on the PWI 500 with an early morning phone call! Plus: more of JR's conversation with Ric Flair...talking Starrcast, All In, and more.
ListenAll In primer with The Young Bucks Nick and Matt Jackson...plus: a super-sized SummerSlam recap! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Nick and Matt Jackson--aka The Young Bucks--let us know what to expect at All In on September first...plus: JR looks back at an amazing SummerSlam weekend
ListenRic Flair breaks down amazing SummerSlam card and JR pays tribute to Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ric Flair calls in to give his thoughts on this weekend's amazing card at WWE's SummerSlam event. Plus: JR and Ric pay tribute to Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart.
ListenNWA World Heavyweight Champion Nick Aldis counting the days to main event at All In from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
NWA World Heavyweight Champ Nick Aldis calls in to discuss upcoming tile defense against Cody at All In
ListenWWE superstar Becky Lynch talks triple-threat match at SummerSlam for SmackDown Women’s title from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
WWE Superstar Becky Lynch calls in to talk upcoming triple-threat match with Charlotte Flair and Carmella for the SmackDown Women's Championship at SummerS
ListenChris Jericho talks Alpha Club v Bullet Club, Lesnar, and his future with NJPW from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Chris Jericho--the IWGP Intercontinental champion--calls in to discuss his future with NJPW, his upcoming cruise, and how he thinks the WWE will handle their Universal Title
ListenJohn Hennigan talks Battle Riot, Who Shot JR?, and Impact return at Slammiversary from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
John Hennigan talks a full slate of matches this week, including his upcoming World Heavyweight bout against Low Ki at MLW's Battle Riot
ListenJosh Barnett looks back at G1 Special + future of Brock Lesnar from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
JR's AXS TV broadcast partner Josh Barnett calls in to discuss the fallout from Saturday's NJPW G1 Special in San Francisco.
ListenKenny Omega talks G1 Special at Cow Palace in SF from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We're celebrating the 4th of July with IWGP heavyweight champion Kenny Omega!
ListenIWGP Heavyweight Champion Kenny Omega on his title win and the future of NJPW from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Part 1 of JR's chat with IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kenny Omega, talking about his historic win over long-time-rival Kazuchika Okada and the future superstars of NJPW
ListenRIP to Big Van Vader...plus: Filthy Tom Lawlor talking MLW Battle Riot and UFC 225 reactions! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
JR looks back at the life of Big Van Vader following his tragic passing...plus: Filthy Tom Lawlor calls in to discuss his upcoming appearance at MLW's Battle Riot event
ListenJR’s predictions for #MITB…plus: talking IMPACT v ROH, NJPW, and ALL IN with the ubiquitous Don Callis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
JR lays out his thoughts on Sunday's 'Money In The Bank' PPV...plus: Impact Wrestling co-executive vice president Don Callis calls in to talk involvement with Jericho Cruise, All In, and upcoming N...
ListenRey Mysterio talks Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, NJPW, and Expo Lucha coming to the US…plus: what makes Smackdown a better show than RAW? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rey Mysterio calls in to talk NJPW Dominion 6-man tag match this weekend...plus: which Attitude Era superstar will take home the coveted 'Slobberknocker Of The Week Award'?!
ListenSuper-sized JRR featuring WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre calls in to confirm that he's gunning for the #1 spot on RAW! Plus: JR's hot take on this week's Roseanne debacle
ListenJR pays tribute to the late-great Owen Hart…plus: Eric Bischoff calls in to talk ‘83 Weeks’ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Eric Bischoff calls in to talk about his new podcast '83 Weeks' and JR remembers the tragic night 19-years-ago when Owen Hart lost his life
ListenCody Rhodes talks ‘All In’ sell-out, John Cena earns ‘Slobberknocker Of The Week’ for an appearance outside of the ring, and: who JR thinks may go down as history’s greatest female wrestler from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Cody Rhodes--confirmed leader of the Bullet Club--talks sold out 'All In' show in Chicago this September
ListenGreatest Royal Rumble recap, Boomer Sooner love for Baker Mayfield, and the infamous Plane Ride From Hell! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
JR talks Greatest Royal Rumble, despite being in the biggest movie on planet earth Dave Bautista just misses out on 'Slobberknocker of the Week', and why a future NBA Hall-Of-Famer has been crowned...
ListenThe road to Jeddah and the Greatest Royal Rumble; plus Conrad Thompson calls in from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
JR talks the road to Jeddah, his personal connections with John Cena, the Rock, and the late/great Bruno Sammartino, plus: Conrad Thompson calls in to the show
ListenJR talks Superstar Shakeup '18, the late/great Bruno Sammartino, plus more with Brother Love! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
After the fallout from this week's 'Superstar Shakeup', JR had some hard thinking to do before selecting his winner for the 'Slobberknocker Award'...listen to find out who takes home the gold! Plu...
ListenThe return of Good ol' JR! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jim Ross makes his triumphant return to the world of podcast with this debut episode of 'The Jim Ross Report'!
ListenBruce Prichard and PostWrestling.com's John Pollock from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Bear witness (with your ears) as Brother Love himself - Bruce Prichard - returns to THE ROSS REPORT! Join JR and Bruce as they recall Houston wrestling memories, Bruce bringing the Undertaker into ...
ListenPostWrestling.com's John Pollock and Ron Harris from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Join JR this week as he gives his thoughts on New Japan's Wrestle Kingdom 12. JR then welcomes PostWrestling.com's John Pollock to the show to discuss John's latest venture in wrestling journalism ...
ListenAuthor Pat Laprade and Sean Waltman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Happy New Year! JR is coming to you live from Los Angeles as we ring in 2018 with a loaded edition of The Ross Report. Up first, JR is joined by author Pat Laprade (SISTERHOOD OF THE SQUARED CIRCLE...
ListenJosh Barnett and Kevin Nash from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Happy holidays everyone! Joining JR on the show this week is former UFC Heavyweight champion and JR's New Japan on AXS TV broadcast partner Josh Barnett to preview WrestleKingdom 12. JR and Josh al...
ListenKonnan and WWE Clash of Champions with Pro Wrestling Torch’s Wade Keller from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The immensely creative and prolific Konnan joins JR this week to discuss his latest Aro Lucha venture as well as his current role with Impact Wrestling. JR and Konnan also get into a bit of college...
ListenJeremy Borash, Q&A with John Hennigan and a Special Surprise from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Its the 200th episode of THE ROSS REPORT and to celebrate, JR has a loaded show featuring Impact Wrestling's Jeremy Borash to talk about the recent creative changes with Impact Wrestling as well as...
ListenMatt Riddle and John Hennigan (aka Johnny Mundo / John Morrison) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
MMA fighter turned top-flight pro wrestler Matt Riddle joins JR on the show this week to discuss his hard-hitting in-ring style, his experience thus far in the independent wrestling scene as well a...
ListenSantana Garrett and Jerry “The King” Lawler (part 2) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
JR is joined this week by one of the brightest female wrestlers in the scene today, Mae Young Classic competitor Santana Garrett! Santana lets us know all about her upcoming match with Laurel Van N...
ListenJerry "The King" Lawler (part 1) and Dave Bautista (part 2) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
WWE Hall of Famer and JR's old Monday Night RAW announcing partner Jerry "The King" Lawler stops by the show for the first part of an epic conversation between two old friends. Join us as Jerry tel...
ListenDave Bautista (part 1) and Chris Jericho from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Former WWE World Champion and now Hollywood action movie star Dave Bautista joins JR on the podcast to discuss the his wild ride from the squared circle to the silver screen. Dave covers his aspira...
ListenMagnum T.A. and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week, JR is joined by former United States champion and Crockett-era NWA favorite Magnum T.A. to discuss his step-daughter Tessa Blanchard's rising status in the sport as well as give his take...
ListenPaul O'Brien, Co-Author of SLOBBERKNOCKER: MY LIFE IN WRESTLING from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On the podcast this week is JR's co-author of SLOBBERKNOCKER: MY LIFE IN WRESTLING, Paul O'Brien, to discuss the process of bringing this book to fruition amidst tragedy. JR and Paul look back at t...
ListenChris Jericho from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
For the first-time ever, the Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla, Y2J himself, Chris Jericho makes his debut appearance on The Ross Report. Join us as JR and Chris look ahead to Chris Jericho's Rock N Wrestl...
ListenHurricane Helms plus A Tribute to Bobby Heenan with "Mean" Gene Okerlund and Tony Schiavone from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In honor of the great Bobby "The Brain" Heenan's passing this past weekend, JR reflects on the legendary manager and commentator's illustrious career with two of Bobby's colleagues: WWE Hall of Fam...
ListenCeleste Bonin (formerly WWE's Kaitlyn) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Celeste Bonin, known to wrestling fans as former WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn, joins JR this week on the podcast to discuss her current entrepreneurial pursuits with her fitness apparel company Celes...
ListenThe Brooklyn Brawler, Steve Lombardi from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The legendary Steve Lombardi aka the Brooklyn Brawler joins JR this week to catch up with some old stories from his storied career with the WWE. Hear about the Ultimate Warrior, Genichiro Tenryu, p...
ListenEpisode 84: Umaga from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim and Conrad profile the life and career of the late, great Umaga! Born into the Anoa’i wrestling family, Umaga (Eddie Fatu) was part of lineage of famous wrestler...
ListenEpisode 83: Starrcade - CHI-TOWN HEAT 1987 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim and Conrad look back 33 years at Starrcade 1987: Chi-town Heat, which took place on Thanksgiving - November 26, 1987 from the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, IL. It was...
ListenEpisode 82: Survivor Series 2000 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim and Conrad look back 20 years at Survivor Series 2000, which took place on November 19, 2000, at the Ice Palace in Tampa, FL. Man, was this roster stacked or wha...
ListenEpisode 80: Cyber Sunday 2006 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim and Conrad look back on a very unique PPV in WWE's history, it's Cyber Monday 2006, which took place on November 5, 2006 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, OH...
ListenEpisode 79: Halloween Havoc 1990 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim and Conrad look back 30 years at WCW's second Halloween Havoc PPV event, which took place on October 27, 1990 from the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, IL! It's a "Night...
ListenEpisode 78: No Mercy 2000 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim and Conrad look back 20 years at No Mercy 2000, which took place at the Pepsi Arena in Albany, NY! It's a LOADED card, as we see Stone Cold returning - after bei...
ListenEpisode 77: JR Gets Fired (RAW 10.10.05) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim and Conrad watch back a memorable episode of Monday Night Raw from 15 years ago! It's the October 10, 2005 Raw from the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, T...
ListenEpisode 76: The Miz from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim and Conrad profile the career of one of pro wrestling's unlikeliest success stories. An overachiever. An unexpected star. The wannabe who had the last laugh. All...
ListenEpisode 75: Yokozuna from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim and Conrad profile the career of Rodney Anoia, part of the legendary Anoa'i family, and best known to wrestling fans as the mighty Yokozuna! Hear all about his r...
ListenEpisode 74: Unforgiven 2000 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim and Conrad look back 20 years at WWE's Unforgiven 2000, which took place on September 24, 2000 at the First Union Center in Philadelphia, PA! The main event was ...
ListenEpisode 73: Bobby "The Brain" Heenan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim and Conrad profile one of the most talented, versatile, and celebrated performers in pro wrestling history - the man could do it all! It's time to relive the sto...
ListenEpisode 72: Jim Cornette from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim and Conrad profile the career of one of the most controversial figures in pro wrestling history, Jim Cornette! Save yourself some money, get a better interest ra...
ListenEpisode 71: Clash Of The Champions III from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim and Conrad revisit Clash of the Champions III: Fall Brawl, which on September 7, 1988 at the Albany Civic Center in Albany, GA. We're at the height of insanity b...
ListenEpisode 70: SummerSlam 2000 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim and Conrad look back 20 years at SummerSlam 2000, which took place on August 27, 2000 at the the Raleigh Arena in Raleigh, NC. Headlined by a main event featurin...
ListenEpisode 69: RAW 08.20.01 (MILK-O-MANIA) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It's Milk-o-Mania! It's a Watchalong! It's a new episode of Grilling JR! Jim and Conrad look back at the August 20, 2001 edition of RAW, which took place at Arco Arena in Sacramento, CA and is most...
ListenEpisode 68: Bryan Adams from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim and Conrad profile the career of Brian Adams. From debuting as part of Demolition, to his babyface transition as Kona Crush, feuds with Doink and Randy Savage, h...
ListenEpisode 67: Sable In The WWF from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim and Conrad profile one of the most popular personalities of the Attitude Era, Sable! The guys cover Sable's 1996 debut, her marriage/relationship with Marc Mero,...
ListenEpisode 66: WWE RAW 07.31.00 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim and Conrad do a WATCHALONG of the July 31, 2000 edition of Raw from the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA. Raw took place just days after the passing of Gordon Solie, ...
ListenEpisode 65: Fully Loaded 2000 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim and Conrad look back at Fully Loaded 2000, which took place on July 23, 2000 at the Reunion Arena in Dallas, TX. The main event saw The Rock take on Chris Benoit...
ListenEpisode 64: Bobby Lashley from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim and Conrad profile "The All Mighty" Bobby Lashley! From from his time in developmental, to his jump to the main roster, to his eventual release in 2008...and eve...
ListenEpisode 63: WCW Nitro 07.06.98 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim and Conrad are doing a WATCHALONG - looking back at the height of the Monday Night Wars! It's the famous "Georgia Dome" Monday Nitro that went down on July 6, 19...
ListenEpisode 62: Bret Hart 1996 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim and Conrad do a deep dive into Bret Hart's remarkable year in 1996 including the famous Iron Man Match at WrestleMania 12 with Shawn Michaels, the relationship a...
ListenEpisode 61: King Of The Ring 2000 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, Hall of Famer Jim Ross and Conrad look back at King of the Ring 2000, which took place on June 25, 2000 at the Fleet Center in Boston, MA. The main event was a six-m...
ListenEpisode 60: The Ultimate Warrior from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim and Conrad profile the career of one of the most popular and controversial figures in the history of pro wrestling, it's The Ultimate Warrior! From the formation...
ListenEpisode 59: Clash Of The Champions XI Coastal Crush from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim and Conrad look back at Clash of Champions XI: Coastal Crush, which took place on June 13, 1990 in Charleston, SC. In it, we'd see a main event featuring Ric Fla...
ListenEpisode 58: Stone Cold Walks Out from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss Stone Cold Steve Austin's infamous walk out on the WWE. JR shares never before told stories on the conver...
ListenEpisode 57: RAW 05.23.05 WATCH ALONG from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim and Conrad do a watchalong of the May 23, 2005 edition of Monday Night Raw, which took place at the Resch Center in Green Bay, WI, just one night after the Judge...
ListenEpisode 56: Judgement Day 2000 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim and Conrad look back at Judgement Day 2000, which took place on May 21, 2000, at Freedom Hall in Louisville, KY. Our main event saw an Iron Man match for the WWF...
ListenEpisode 9: Dark Side Of The Podcast: The Final Days Of Owen Hart from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Join Conrad Thompson as he visits with the driving force behind VICE TV's "Dark Side of the Ring," Producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisener to discuss Episode Nine: The Final Days Of Owen Hart. Evan...
ListenEpisode 55: Dr. Death Steve Williams from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson profile the life and career of "Dr. Death" Steve Williams! From his days Williams spent in Mid-South, to his lege...
ListenEpisode 8: Dark Side Of The Podcast: The Last Ride of The Road Warriors from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Join Conrad Thompson as he visits with the driving force behind VICE TV's "Dark Side of the Ring," Producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisener to discuss Episode Eight: The Last Ride of The Road Warrio...
ListenEpisode 54: Wrestle War 89 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim and Conrad look back at WrestleWar 1989 "Music City Showdown", which took place on May 7, 1989 from the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, TN! JR was o...
ListenEpisode 7: Dark Side Of The Podcast: Cocaine & Cowboys: The Herb Abrams Story from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Join Conrad Thompson as he visits with the driving force behind VICE TV's "Dark Side of the Ring," Producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisener to discuss Episode Seven: Cocaine & Cowboys: The Herb Abra...
ListenEpisode 53: Backlash 2000 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, WWE Hall of Famer Jim and host Conrad Thompson look back on Backlash 2000. It was the second Backlash PPV, and featured Chris Jericho vs. Chris Benoit, Big Show vs. ...
ListenEpisode 6: Dark Side Of The Podcast: David Shultz: The Slap Heard Round the World from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Join Conrad Thompson as he visits with the driving force behind VICE TV's "Dark Side of the Ring," Producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisener to discuss Episode Six: The Slap Heard Around the World. E...
ListenEpisode 52: John Cena from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss the career of sixteen time world champion John Cena. The duo goes back to Cena's development and debut in...
ListenEpisode 5: Dark Side Of The Podcast: The Assassination of Dino Bravo from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Join Conrad Thompson as he visits with the driving force behind VICE TV's "Dark Side of the Ring," Producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisener to discuss Episode Five: The Assassination of Dino Bravo. ...
ListenEpisode 51: Vickie Guerrero from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
EXCUSE ME! Listen up as WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson profile the career of Vickie Guerrero. JR shares stories and insight into her relationship with the WWE as the wife of the lat...
ListenEpisode 4: Dark Side Of The Podcast: Jimmy Snuka and the Death of Nancy Argentino from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Join Conrad Thompson as he visits with the driving force behind VICE TV's "Dark Side of the Ring," Producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisener to discuss Episode Four: Jimmy Snuka and the Death of Nanc...
ListenEpisode 50: Clash Of The Champions VI Ragin Cajun from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson look back at Clash Of The Champions VI: Ragin Cajun from 1989! The guys discuss what evolved into a classic event spotlighted by a 2 out of 3 Falls ma...
ListenEpisode 3: Dark Side Of The Podcast: Brawl For All from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Join Conrad Thompson as he visits with the driving force behind VICE TV's "Dark Side of the Ring," Producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisener to discuss Episode Three: Brawl For All. The guys discuss ...
ListenEpisode 49: WrestleMania 2000 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 Cha...
ListenEpisode 2: Dark Side Of The Podcast: The Life and Crimes of New Jack from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Join Conrad Thompson as he visits with the driving force behind VICE TV's "Dark Side of the Ring," Producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisener to discuss Episode Two: The Life and Crimes of New Jack. T...
ListenEpisode 1: Dark Side Of The Podcast: Benoit from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Join Conrad Thompson as he visits with the driving force behind VICE TV's "Dark Side of the Ring," Producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisener to discuss Episode One: Benoit. The guys discuss the way s...
ListenEpisode 48: WrestleMania IX from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross and Conrad look back at JR's first WrestleMania, WrestleMania IX! JR shares his thoughts about the turbulent time in the industry, wearing a toga on TV for the first time...
ListenEpisode 47: Clash Of The Champions 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross and Conrad discuss the formation of the Clash, working with Tony Schiavone on a major event for the first time and the massive main event featuring Flair and Sting. Plus,...
ListenEpisode 46: RAW 3-13-00 WATCH ALONG from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson sit down and watch RAW IS WAR from March 13, 2000 for the first time since it was recorded twenty years ago. JR shares...
ListenEpisode 45: Mr. Kennedy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Grilling JR, WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson discuss the hiring, highlights and departure of Ken Anderson aka Mr. Kennedy in the WWE. JR shares some never before h...
ListenEpisode 44: No Way Out 2000 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson, the topic is No Way Out 2000. But it's what happened surround the PPV that will have you on the edge of your seat. JR...
ListenEpisode 43: Wrestle War 90 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the guys set their sights on Wrestle War 1990. The duo discuss the star studded card and a main event between the Natur...
ListenEpisode 42: Ask JR Anything! #3 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, it's time for the listeners to take control and ask the questions, it's time for ASK JR! Subjects, questions, and answe...
ListenEpisode 41: Clash Of The Champions X from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the topic is Clash of The Champions X! Headlined by Arn Anderson joining his Horsemen brethren Ric Flair and Ole Anders...
ListenEpisode 40: Royal Rumble 2005 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the topic is WWE Royal Rumble 2005! Hear all about a card which included Triple H defending the World Heavyweight Champ...
ListenEpisode 39: Royal Rumble 2000 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the topic is one of the most fondly remembered WWE PPVs of all time, the Royal Rumble from the year 2000, which took pl...
ListenEpisode 38: Clash Of The Champions XXII from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the topic is WCW Clash Of The Champions XXII! Taking place in January 1993, this was JR's last Clash with WCW, so get r...
ListenEpisode 37: Bret Hart's 2010 return to WWE from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the topic is something wrestling fans never thought they would see...the return of Bret Hart to Monday Night Raw, and a...
ListenEpisode 34: TLC 2009 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the topic is WWE TLC 2009! Former recent World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk opened the card against R Truth, with the S...
ListenEpisode 33: Armageddon 2004 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the topic is maybe a dark horse in the history of WWE PPVS, Armageddon 2004! From Wrestlemania XX in 2004 to Wrestleman...
ListenEpisode 32: Bischoff in WWE from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the topic is one of the most controversial personalities in the history of pro wrestling, former WCW President Eric Bis...
ListenEpisode 31: Jerry "The King" Lawler from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the topic is legendary WWE Hall Of Famer and The King Of Memphis, Jerry "The King Lawler! Hear all about JR's experienc...
ListenEpisode 30: Survivor Series '95 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the topic is WWE Survivor Series '95! The WWE was beginning to try and understand the changing times in wrestling. WCW ...
ListenEpisode 29: Clash Of The Champions New York Knockout from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, JR discusses one of the most highly regarded Clash Of The Champions of all time, New York Knockout! With a beyond legen...
ListenEpisode 28: Ask JR Anything! #2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, its time for "Ask JR Anything!" Good Ol JR has had some controversial things to say in the past couple of weeks, now he...
ListenEpisode 27: Halloween Havoc '89 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the inaugural Halloween Havoc from 1989 is discussed. Hear all about the NWA at that time, including some Jim Herd stor...
ListenEpisode 26: Buried Alive 1996 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, WWE Buried Alive from October 1996 is the topic, but FIRST Good Ol' JR gets a few things off his chest regarding Seth R...
ListenEpisode 25: Taboo Tuesday 2004 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The show was delayed, as was JR's plane, and boy is his pissed off this week on Grilling JR! Don't miss his controversial comments about today's product and the one back in October 2004. You just w...
ListenEpisode 24: Hell In A Cell '09 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, WWE Hell In A Cell from 2009 is the topic, but there's a lot of meat on the bone as far as subjects from this time peri...
ListenEpisode 23: Badd Blood '97 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, WWE Badd Blood from October 1997 is the topic! There's a lot to cover from this show, including the untimely and tragic...
ListenEpisode 22: Ric Flair vs. Ronnie Garvin (Title switch, late NWA '87) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the fellas discuss the NWA in late 1987, specifically the World Heavyweight Title switch between Ric Flair and Ronnie G...
ListenEpisode 21: WWE Mind Games from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the fellas discuss WWE's Mind Games PPV from September 1996! Hear all about the main event, Shawn Michaels vs. Mankind,...
ListenEpisode 20: Clash Of The Champions XII from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the fellas talk Clash Of The Champions XII! This card aired live on TBS, and took place on September 5, 1990 from Ashev...
ListenEpisode 19: Unforgiven 2004 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, WWE Unforgiven 2004 is the topic! Hear all about Randy Orton's abbreviated run as World Heavyweight Champion, and his m...
ListenEpisode 18: CM Punk from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, on the eve of his return to wrestling at Starrcast, "The Best In The World" CM Punk's career is the topic! Hear all abo...
ListenEpisode 17: Summerslam '09 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, Summerslam '09 is the topic! Hear all about the main event of CM Punk vs. Jeff Hardy in a TLC Match for the WWE Champio...
ListenEpisode 16: Ask JR Anything! #1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, it's an "ASK JR" episode of the show, as Jim answers listener questions from all across social media! Plus, hear Jim's ...
ListenEpisode 15: A Tribute To Harley Race from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the subject is "The Greatest Wrestler On God's Green Earth," 8 Time NWA World Heavyweight Champion and "The King" himse...
ListenEpisode 14: Summerslam '97 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the subject is WWE's Summerslam '97! Coming to you live from East Rutherford, NJ, it was the venue for many controversi...
ListenEpisode 13: Great American Bash '89 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the subject is 1989's Great American Bash! It was a big time PPV card full of legends and legendary matches, including ...
ListenEpisode 12: Canadian Stampede from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the subject is WWE's Canadian Stampede! This show is one of the most unique, the most celebrated, and the most critical...
ListenEpisode 11: Vengeance 2004 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the subject is WWE's Vengeance 2004! It happened fifteen years ago today, and took place in the midst of Chris Benoit's...
ListenEpisode 10: Great American Bash '90 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the subject is WCW's Great American Bash '90, which featured a passing of the torch NWA World Heavyweight Championship ...
ListenEpisode 9: The 2008 WWE Draft from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the subject is the controversial 2008 WWE Draft! Suoerstars moved from Raw to Smackdown to ECW, and all points in betwe...
ListenEpisode 8: "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the subject is one of the greatest of all time, WWE Hall Of Famer and former NWA World Heavyweight Champion, "The Ameri...
ListenEpisode 7: King Of The Ring '98 (Hell In A Cell: Mankind vs. Undertaker) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the subject is possibly the most memorable call of Jim's entire career...Hell In A Cell, Mankind vs. The Undertaker at ...
ListenEpisode 6: King Of The Ring '97 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the guys talk AEW Double Or Nothing, before getting into this week's main course, King Of The Ring '97! It was an inter...
ListenEpisode 5: WCW Capital Combat '90 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the guys talk Starrcast Week and of course AEW Double Or Nothing, before delving in to WCW Capital Combat '90! What was...
ListenEpisode 4: The Night We Lost Owen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, Over The Edge '99 and the tragic passing of Owen Hart are the topics. Hear what was going on in the WWE heading into th...
ListenEpisode 3: In Your House: Beware Of Dog! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the infamous 1996 PPV "Beware Of Dog" is the topic! That's right, it's THIS show, the only WWE PPV in history where the...
ListenEpisode 2: The Curtain Call from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It's considered one of the most controversial moments in WWE history, still, to this very day! It's "The Curtain Call," when five of the biggest superstars of all time, embraced following the main ...
ListenEpisode 1: Leaving WCW For WWE from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What is the real story about why WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross left WCW for the WWF (WWE) in 1993? Hear more details than ever before as Conrad Thompson co-hosts the debut episode of Grilling JR! Incl...
ListenAdam Page and Sami Callihan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Great episode today as JR talks to two of the top young stars in the entire game of pro wrestling. First up you’ll hear from AEW superstar “Hangman” Adam Page, who’s aiming to become the first eve...
ListenCody Rhodes and Conrad Thompson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Is THIS the first episode of the long-awaited new podcast with Conrad Thompson?? No, it isn’t. But…if you are already subscribed to the Jim Ross Report, you will automatically get Grilling JR once ...
ListenConrad Thompson live in studio from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week: the man of many podcasts, Conrad Thompson, joins the Jim Ross Report. JR and Conrad head straight from their live show in Brooklyn to the Westwood One studios in Manhattan to recap Wres...
ListenMail Bag! Mail Bag! Mail Bag! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
For the first time ever on the Jim Ross Report, it’s a show dedicated to YOUR Mail Bag questions. Appreciate the overwhelming response! Please keep sending in your comments and questions to TheJi...
ListenTony Schiavone and Kenny Omega from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Two great guests today! First up, can you believe it was 31 years ago this week that Tony Schiavone and JR worked together for the first time (Clash of the Champions in Greensboro, North Carolina)...
ListenEric Bischoff and 2019 Hall of Fame inductee Torrie Wilson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week JR congratulates Torrie Wilson on her induction into the WWE Hall of Fame. They talk about the casting of beautiful women wrestlers and the effect it had on the locker room, and also sha...
ListenNo Dead Air with Jim Cornette! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
JR’s former broadcast partner, the incomparable Jim Cornette, joins the show to talk all about his gig at Major League Wrestling, keys to great commentary in modern televised wrestling, looking for...
ListenAll Elite Wrestling’s Brandi Rhodes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today’s episode features JR’s conversation with Brandi Rhodes, Chief Brand Officer of All Elite Wrestling. Brandi talks about the roster of female wrestlers at AEW, including Britt Baker and Nyla R...
Listen“The World’s Strongest Man" Mark Henry from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mark Henry joins the Jim Ross Report to talk about Busted Open Radio, his new WWE gig, some of the things young wrestlers MUST address, The Rock, Vince McMahon, Schwarzenegger, and more! Remember t...
ListenConrad Thompson Talks Starrcast II from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jim Ross is joined by Conrad Thompson (host of Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard, What Happened When with Tony Schiavone, and 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff) They talk “Starrcast II” (taking p...
ListenA Different Side of Rob Van Dam from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Not just chair shots to the head! This week, JR interviews an introspective Rob Van Dam. Listen to some relationship advice, gain insight into concussions, and find out why Rob is the Phil Jackso...
ListenAEW’s Cody Runnels and Ring of Honor’s Madison Rayne from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
JR talks to All Elite Wrestling EVP Cody Runnels about AEW’s new talent acquisitions and the Double or Nothing PPV. Madison Rayne also calls in to talk about what drew her to Ring of Honor and how...
ListenRoyal Rumble Roundup with PWInsider’s Mike Johnson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Pro Wrestling Insider co-founder Mike Johnson called in to talk about the fallout from last weekend’s Royal Rumble PPV. JR and Mike lay out their thoughts on who will main event WrestleMania…plus: ...
ListenThe man formerly known as Jack Swagger—Jake Hager from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ahead of his MMA debut this Saturday at Bellator 214, Jake Hager—aka Jack Swagger—caught up with JR to discuss his evolution from decorated Amateur, to World Heavyweight Champion in WWE, to his upc...
ListenTessa Blanchard and W.O.W. founder David McLane from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Tessa Blanchard was named Impact Wrestling’s ‘Knockout of the Year’ in 2018, this Friday she’ll debut on W.O.W.—Women of Wrestling at 9pm Eastern on AXS TV! She stopped by the studio to tell JR all...
ListenAEW breakdown with Pro Wrestling Sheet’s Ryan Satin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Following Tuesday’s news-laden All Elite Wrestling press conference, JR brought in Pro Wrestling Sheet’s Ryan Satin to break down everything that went down in Jacksonville
ListenImpact Wrestling’s Josh Mathews + JR’s tribute to “Mean” Gene from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Happy New Year! Sadly, we’re kicking off 2019 paying tribute to WWE Hall of Famer “Mean” Gene Okerlund who tragically passed away early Wednesday at the age of 76.
ListenLive at Hilarities Cleveland with JR & The King from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
JR & The King share stories from their careers from their time in the territory era all the way through the Monday Night Wars and beyond. Moderated by Nathan Zegura—host of Browns Daily on the Cle...
ListenThe incomparable Jim Cornette from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
JR first met James E. Cornette back in 1983 when "Cowboy" Bill Watts brought him to Mid-South Wrestling along with The Midnight Express...35 years later the two remain close friends.
ListenThe Brooklyn Brawler, Steve Lombardi from 2017-09-06T07:01
The legendary Steve Lombardi aka the Brooklyn Brawler joins JR this week to catch up with some old stories from his storied career with the WWE. Hear about the Ultimate Warrior, Genichiro Tenryu, p...
ListenThe Brooklyn Brawler, Steve Lombardi from 2017-09-06T07:01
The legendary Steve Lombardi aka the Brooklyn Brawler joins JR this week to catch up with some old stories from his storied career with the WWE. Hear about the Ultimate Warrior, Genichiro Tenryu, p...
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