Grilling JR

The questions are yours, and the answers are all JR! On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson hand the keys over to the listeners for a no holds barred edition of Ask JR Anything! From the unforgettable moments that shaped his legendary career to the state of professional wrestling today, Good Ol' JR delivers his trademark honesty, sharp perspective, and unmistakable personality.
With decades behind the commentary desk and behind the scenes, JR has seen the business from nearly every angle, and he has plenty to say! The guys explore listener questions, revisit wrestling history, and follow the conversation wherever it leads, with candid opinions and personal stories you won't hear anywhere else. Whether you're here for a trip down memory lane or JR's take on today's wrestling landscape, pull up a chair for an unfiltered conversation with the voice of generations.
 
 
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The Cowboy takes the reins, and WCW feels the shake-up! On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson head back to the fall of 1992 to discuss life under Bill Watts and the road to Halloween Havoc. JR shares his firsthand experiences working with the Cowboy as his changes sent ripples through the locker room and shaped one of WCW's biggest pay-per-views of the year.
How did Watts' vision affect Halloween Havoc? Who stuck around under the new leadership, and who took their walking papers? From backstage tension to changes inside the ring, Good Ol' JR spills all the tea on a turbulent chapter in WCW history!
 
 
 
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On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson celebrate the 35th anniversary of WCW's Starrcade '91: BattleBowl: The Lethal Lottery! The guys travel back to December 29, 1991, at the Norfolk Scope in Norfolk, Virginia, for one of the most unique events in WCW history.
JR revisits the chaotic Lethal Lottery concept, featuring randomly selected tag teams battling for entry into the BattleBowl battle royal. In the main event, Sting survived the field to win BattleBowl and earn a WCW World Championship opportunity at SuperBrawl II. The guys also discuss WCW presenting its first pay-per-view without the NWA name, reported problems involving road agent Mike Graham, Johnny B. Badd's babyface turn and the WWF's announcement of a new steroid-testing policy. Plus, JR reflects on Ric Flair returning the Big Gold Belt, the closing of Portland Wrestling and much more on this star-studded edition of Grilling JR!
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As our fearless leader, the Voice of Wrestling Jim Ross continues to recover from his recent brain surgery. We're going to look back 25 years to the October 8, 2001 edition of Monday Night RAW for a watchalong packed with Invasion-era chaos! Stone Cold Steve Austin challenges Kurt Angle for the WWF Championship, but William Regal's shocking betrayal changes everything. Plus, The Rock and Chris Jericho team up against Shane McMahon and Rob Van Dam as tensions build on the road to No Mercy. Relive the action with the man who called it, complete with JR's insight and plenty of laughs along the way!
 
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JR GOES BAD! On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim Ross and Conrad revisit one of the WWF's most controversial experiments: fake Razor Ramon and Diesel. 
JR explains why he believed the angle was doomed from the start, reflects on Scott Hall and Kevin Nash's departure for WCW, and reveals how his real frustrations with Vince McMahon fueled an unforgettable heel promo. From rehearsing with Jerry Brisco to hearing the crowd's excitement disappear when the impostors arrived, JR takes us inside an idea fans never bought, and explains why Glenn Jacobs still became one of WWE's greatest hires. 
Plus, JR shares stories about his iconic cowboy hat, unpaid hotline work, and his rise through talent relations.
Then, Jim and Conrad discuss AEW's expansion into France, preview Money in the Bank with JR's picks for Roman Reigns, Oba Femi, and CM Punk, and explore Kevin Owens' remarkable connection to Jim's commentary. JR also reflects on the PAC tribute show, shares a candid health update and meaningful family time, and looks ahead to Oklahoma versus Texas. 
Finally, a 1998 Eric Bischoff interview sparks a passionate response from Jim over whether Steve Austin would have remained a mid-carder. JR had a front-row seat to Austin's rise, and he has plenty to say!
 
 
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