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...
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.
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Episode 299: The Ross Report Files: Vader
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 really happened when Stan Hansen popped Vader's eye out, and which title match was the most special for him.
ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 12/24/2014
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Episode 298: WrestleMania 2000 REMIX
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.
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Episode 297: Secret Locker Room Recording
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!
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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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