On this episode of Grilling JR, "The Voice Of Wrestling" Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson look back at Full Loaded 1999! JR shares stories of hiring a list of future hall of famers that year, being a part of the beginning of "The Game", and reacts to the breaking new that Shane McMahon met with AEW's Tony Khan! All that plus so much more on this edition of Grilling JR.CREMO - You can find Cremo Men’s Body Wash at Walmart or Walmart.com.BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE.BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR.Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jrOn AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://www.patreon.com/adfreeshows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Revisit Jim Ross's dramatic return to the WWF after leaving WCW. Explore the emotional upheaval of contract terminations and the complexities of wrestling politics. Delve into personal anecdotes about pivotal figures like Randy Savage and the struggles of financial survival in the industry. Hear insights on the evolution of wrestlers' financial awareness and the importance of honesty in professional relationships. The discussion also touches on the excitement of upcoming wrestling events and the nostalgic connection with fans.

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take us back to King Of The Ring 1999! Stone Cold finds himself in a handicap match in our main event, Kane and The Big Show face off in a BIG man battle, and the tournament for the crowning of a new King Of The Ring fizzles out with no celebration. This is a time of change in the WWE and you'll hear all about it from the man himself Jim Ross.CREMO - You can find Cremo Men’s Body Wash at Walmart or Walmart.com.BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE.BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR.Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jrOn AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://www.patreon.com/adfreeshows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take us back in the archives for a look at the historic life and career of the late, great Umaga! Born into the Anoa’i wrestling family, Umaga (Eddie Fatu) was part of lineage of famous wrestlers - uncle to The Usos; cousin to Yokozuna, The Rock, Rosey, and Roman Reigns. And Umaga carried on that legacy to an incredible WWE career of his own! CHUBBIES - Your summer wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code jr at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/jr #chubbiespodHOME CHEF - For a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at https://www.homechef.com/JR.BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE.BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR.Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jrOn AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://www.patreon.com/adfreeshows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss AEW Forbidden Door. JR talks about being back in the saddle for the PPV, calling the mat classic between Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland, the return of Doctor Brit Baker and so much more. They guys also discuss the upcoming Money In The Bank and the WWE superstars to look out for. All that plus so much more on this week's edition of Grilling JR!CREMO - You can find Cremo Men’s Body Wash at Walmart or Walmart.com.BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE.BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR.Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jrOn AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://www.patreon.com/adfreeshows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson continue their journey through the career of one of professional wrestling most iconic talents, Dustin Rhodes. The guys pick up after Dustin's aka Goldust's epic battle against Rowdy Roddy Piper at WrestleMania. Now what happens next drew national backlash and had viewers at the edge of their seats. Sit back and enjoy this wild ride as we continue to tell the tale of the legendary "Natural" Dustin Rhodes.MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code JIMROSS at https://www.manscaped.com/IBOTTA - Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code GRILLINGJR when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app to start earning cash back and use code GRILLINGJR. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE.BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR.Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jrOn AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://www.patreon.com/adfreeshows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling., Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson step away from the show's normal format to discuss the state of professional wrestling. JR shares his thoughts on AEW's upcoming event Forbidden Door, Who Killed WCW, and so much more on this special edition of Grilling JR.CREMO - You can find Cremo Men’s Body Wash at Walmart or Walmart.com.BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s BlueChew.com, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE.BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR.Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jrOn AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://www.patreon.com/adfreeshows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are so excited to welcome back "The Voice Of Wrestling" Jim Ross for a special catching up session of Grilling JR LIVE! JR shares details on what his health status is, catching up on his thought of everything that's happening in AEW and answering all your questions.HOME CHEF - For a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at HomeChef.com/JR.BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s BlueChew.com, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE.BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR.Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jrOn AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://www.patreon.com/adfreeshows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LISTENER DISCLAIMER: Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss subjects that are disturbing and might be offensive to some audiences...listener discretion is advised.On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss JR's beginnings in professional wrestling and the cast of characters he worked with along the way. JR shares his stories of how he started in the business, what happened that allowed him to move up the ranks in MidSouth Wrestling so quickly, and some of the evils that lurked along his journey. Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson continue JR's time in Mid-South Wrestling. This edition is part two of one of our most popular topics to date. You can listen/watch it right now over at GrillingJROnYouTube.com or wherever you find your podcasts. Today, JR discusses his time working for Bill Watts and Leroy McGurik during the duos eventual split and the aftermath that unfolds. JR also shares stories of working with the infamous McGuire twins, Ernie Ladd, Dick Murdoch and so many more talents from the 70's and 80's.IBOTTA - Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code GRILLINGJR when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app to start earning cash back and use code GRILLINGJR. EARNIN - Download the EarnIn app today. Type in GRILLING under PODCAST when you sign up. EarnIn, the most loved way to get paid as you work.MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code JIMROSS at Manscaped.com. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s BlueChew.com, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE.BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR.Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jrOn AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://www.patreon.com/adfreeshows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Grilling JR, we are going back in the archives to honor and remember the tragic loss of "The King Of Harts" Owen Hart. The Voice of Wrestling, Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, discuss Over The Edge '99 and the events leading up to Owen Hart's tragic passing. JR shares his experience being there and hearing the orders to keep the PPV event going. This is a heart wrenching edition of Grilling JR that we hope you listen to and remember most of all, Owen Hart was and will be loved forever.BLUECHEW- Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s BlueChew.com, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE.BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR.Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jrOn AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://www.patreon.com/adfreeshows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices