On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson buckle up for a wild ride on the Highway to Hell aka SummerSlam 1998! JR discusses his reaction to some of the crash tv antics of Vince Russo during this time. He also shares his thoughts on the WWF dropping the creative ball on capitalizing on the incredible performance by Mick Foley during King Of The Ring. JR also share his admiration for the Undertaker main eventing SummerSlam while dealing with some major injuries from the month before. All that plus so much more on this edition of Grilling JR!MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code JIMROSS at Manscaped.com. ROCKET MONEY - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions – and manage your money the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/jrBLUECHEW - 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.AG1 - Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/JR. That’s drinkAG1.com/JR.STARRCAST VI - Starrcast VI returns to Chicago this Labor Day weekend, September 1st through September 3rd! Learn how you can be a part and not miss out on all the fun over at STARRCAST.COMSAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.comADVERTISE WITH 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 AdvertiseWithJR.com now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR.On 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 AdFreeShows.com. 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 revisit 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.HENSON SHAVING - It’s time to say no to subscriptions and yes to a razor that’ll last you a lifetime. Visit HENSONSHAVING.com/JR to pick the razor for you and use code JR and you’ll get two years' worth of blades free with your razorMANSCAPED - 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.STARRCAST VI - Starrcast VI returns to Chicago this Labor Day weekend, September 1st through September 3rd! Learn how you can be a part and not miss out on all the fun over at STARRCAST.COMSAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.comADVERTISE WITH 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 AdvertiseWithJR.com now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR.On 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 AdFreeShows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NOTE: JR was having technical issues on his end...thank you for your patiences.On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson explore and discuss JR leaving his position as talent relations for the WWE. The guys dive into JR's relationships with Vince McMahon, Bruce Prichard, JJ Dillion, and John Laurinaitis. They also cover the multitude of talent JR signed during that time and the impact they've made on the industry of professional wrestling.MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code JIMROSS at Manscaped.com. AG1 - Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/JR. That’s drinkAG1.com/JR.PROWRESTLING CRATE - ProWrestlingCrate.com is a monthly subscription box for the die-hard wrestling fans. Plans start at $9.95 and ship worldwide. Visit prowrestlingcrate.com. STARRCAST VI - Starrcast VI returns to Chicago this Labor Day weekend, September 1st through September 3rd! Learn how you can be a part and not miss out on all the fun over at STARRCAST.COMSAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.comADVERTISE WITH 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 AdvertiseWithJR.com now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR.On 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 AdFreeShows.com. 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 dive deep into the development and missteps leading to the WWF Brawl For ALL. Who was behind the ill-fated idea, whose career was ultimately damaged by the event and so much more.HENSON SHAVING - It’s time to say no to subscriptions and yes to a razor that’ll last you a lifetime. Visit HENSONSHAVING.com/JR to pick the razor for you and use code JR and you’ll get two years' worth of blades free with your razorAG1 - Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/JR. That’s drinkAG1.com/JR.PROWRESTLING CRATE - ProWrestlingCrate.com is a monthly subscription box for the die-hard wrestling fans. Plans start at $9.95 and ship worldwide. Visit prowrestlingcrate.com. STARRCAST VI - Starrcast VI returns to Chicago this Labor Day weekend, September 1st through September 3rd! Learn how you can be a part and not miss out on all the fun over at STARRCAST.COMSAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.comADVERTISE WITH 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 AdvertiseWithJR.com now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR.On 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 AdFreeShows.com. 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 the lead up and development of Fully Loaded 1998! JR shares his experiences working with The Undertaker and Mick Foley after their epic Hell In A Cell match the prior month, the process of advancing storylines while keeping an injured roster healthy, and a titilating moment that would have the wrestling world buzzing.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.AG1 - Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/JR. That’s drinkAG1.com/JR.STARRCAST VI - Don't miss a moment of the fun and excitement planned for Starrcast VI! Starrcast VI is coming home to Chicago this Labor Day weekend September 1st through the 3rd. Grab your bracelets and bundles now at STARRCAST.comSAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.comADVERTISE WITH 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 AdvertiseWithJR.com now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR.On 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 AdFreeShows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Conrad take us back 35 years for Clash Of The Champions II. The guys discuss the turmoil in Jim Crockett Promotions at the time, the search for heels , and the growing issue of having Dusty Rhodes as the booker.MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code JIMROSS at Manscaped.com. HENSON SHAVING - It’s time to say no to subscriptions and yes to a razor that’ll last you a lifetime. Visit HENSONSHAVING.com/JR to pick the razor for you and use code JR and you’ll get two years' worth of blades free with your razorAG1 - Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/JR. That’s drinkAG1.com/JR.SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.comADVERTISE WITH 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 AdvertiseWithJR.com now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR.Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jrFOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://grillingjr.com/On 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 AdFreeShows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling Jim Ross is back and ready to deliver audio gold! JR and Conrad will be catching up on how JR's recovery is going and when he plans to return to television. They will also discuss JR's thoughts on AEW Collision and the epic matches from Forbidden Door and Money In The Bank.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.AG1 - Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/JR. That’s drinkAG1.com/JR.SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.comADVERTISE WITH 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 AdvertiseWithJR.com now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR.Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jrFOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://grillingjr.com/On 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 AdFreeShows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UPDATE: JR is still healing up and taking some much needed time away, so we're going to continue to enjoy these blasts from the past. We hope to have JR back very soon.We're back in the WSB studios with JR circa 1992/93. This week's look back at Studio Sessions brings us legendary guest such as Lance Russel, Paul E. Dangerously, Bobby Heenan and a whole more surprises!First, JR is joined by Lance Russel to discuss the WCW Hotline and all the happenings behind the scenes of World Championship Wrestling. Then he catches up with the diabolical Paul E. Dangerously to discuss the state of his Dangerous Alliance and if their days as a group are numbered. And then, JR is joined by known other than the weasel himself, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan to discuss the build for SummerSlam. Guests include Jack Tunney, Lex Luger (live on the road from his "Lex Express"), Randy "Macho Man" Savage, Jerry Lawler, and 1-2-3 Kid! HENSON SHAVING - It’s time to say no to subscriptions and yes to a razor that’ll last you a lifetime. Visit HENSONSHAVING.com/JR to pick the razor for you and use code JR and you’ll get two years' worth of blades free with your razorAG1 - Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/JR. That’s drinkAG1.com/JR.SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.comADVERTISE WITH 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 AdvertiseWithJR.com now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR.Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jrFOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://grillingjr.com/On 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 AdFreeShows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's Grilling JR, we're taking you back to 1992 for another edition of Studio Sessions. JR comes to us from his WSB studios and brings us deep discussions with the head of World Championship Wrestling, Bill Watts along with vice president Kip Frey. These are multiple episodes during the same year discussing the status of talent and overall state of WCW. We hope you enjoy this special look back at how the professional wrestling was conducted back in the 1990s.ATHLETIC GREENS - Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/JR. That’s drinkAG1.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.KEVIN VON ERICH -Iconic wrestler Kevin Von Erich has just announced his first public tour.The show titled “AN EVENING WITH KEVIN VON ERICH: Stories From the Top Rope” will feature Von Erich sharing insight into his career, personal triumphs and tragedies. Tickets will go on sale Friday, June 2nd at EmporiumPresents.com or Ticketmaster and will offer a very limited number of VIP tickets which include a meet & greet/photo op. The tour kicks off in Dallas on September 1st which will be hosted by sports reporter Dale Hansen and the following cities - September 2nd in San Antonio, September 3rd in Corpus Christi, September 5thin Houston, September 6th in Shreveport, September 8th in Oklahoma City, September 9th in Amarillo, and September 10th in Midland, all hosted by David Manning. Von Erich, now 65, will be the subject of a major motion picture, “Iron Claw”, which stars Zac Effron and is slated for release in late 2023.SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.comADVERTISE WITH 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 AdvertiseWithJR.com now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR.Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jrFOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://grillingjr.com/On 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 AdFreeShows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Grilling JR, we go back into the Jim Ross Report archives to bring you a classic interview with the legendary Iron Sheik. The Iron Sheik joins JR to talk about Andre The Giant, Bruno Sammartino, Verne Gagne, working the Oklahoma and Portland, Oregon territories, getting clean & sober, and about the documentary, The Sheik. Documentary filmmaker Jian Magen also joins in to give a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Sheik and why he's so impressed with The Rock's contribution specifically. You'll also hear The Iron Sheik's thoughts on CM Punk, and Brock Lesnar's run in WWE.Special thanks to this week's sponsors!Manscaped- Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code JIMROSS at Manscaped.com.Henson- Visit HENSONSHAVING.com/JR to pick the razor for you and use code JR and you’ll get two years' worth of blades free with your razor BlueChew- BlueChew.com, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE.Athletic Greens- Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/JR. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://grillingjr.com/Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.comOn 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 AdFreeShows.com.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 AdvertiseWithJR.com now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR.Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices