On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take us back 30 years for King Of The Ring 1993! JR shares his experiences joining WWF, his reaction to Lord Alfred Hayes not liking him, working with Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan, going on his first European tour and so much more! The guys also discuss the build to crowning Bret Hart the King of The Ring!AN EVENING WITH 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.  ATHLETIC GREENS - To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D & 5 FREE travel packs with your 1st purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/JR to take ownership over your health and pick up the ulimate daily nutritional insurance!FITE + - Fite+ is the ultimate digital platform for live sports and entertainment, and they are now offering a free 7-day trial at TryFite.comFOLLOW 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

On this episode of Grilling JR, we are taking you back over 30 years for another edition of Studio Sessions! This time you'll hear some incredible conversations from Gordon Solie, Jessie Ventura and the voice of our childhood Tony Schiavone. This is going to be a fun show that will get you right in the mood for some great 1990's WCW action.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 razorBLUECHEW - 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.ATHLETIC GREENS - To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D & 5 FREE travel packs with your 1st purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/JR to take ownership over your health and pick up the ulimate daily nutritional insurance!FITE + - Fite+ is the ultimate digital platform for live sports and entertainment, and they are now offering a free 7-day trial at TryFite.comFOLLOW 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

On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Conrad reflect on the life and career of Brian Pillman, who would have celebrated his 61st birthday this week. The guys discuss the Loose Cannon's time in WCW as Flyin' Brian, his jump to the WWF, the Hart Foundation and all things in-between!Special thanks to this week's sponsors!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 razorFactor-Head to FACTORMEALS.com/JR50 and use code JR50 to get 50% off your first boxBlueChew- BlueChew.com, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE.Fite+- Fite+ is the ultimate digital platform for live sports and entertainment, and they are now offering a free 7-day trial at TryFite.comAthletic Greens- Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D & 5 FREE travel packs with your 1st purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/JRFOLLOW 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

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling Jim Ross and Conrad takes back to Judgement Day 2003! The company is transitioning to life without Stone Cold Steve Austin as an active member of the roster and it's up to JR and crew to rebuild. JR shares his thoughts and experiences during this time of change in the WWE.Special thanks to this week's sponsors!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 razorManscaped- Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code JIMROSS at Manscaped.com.Factor-Head to FACTORMEALS.com/JR40 and use code JR40 to get 40% off your first boxBlueChew- BlueChew.com, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE.Fite+- Fite+ is the ultimate digital platform for live sports and entertainment, and they are now offering a free 7-day trial at TryFite.comAthletic Greens- Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D & 5 FREE travel packs with your 1st purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/JRFOLLOW 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

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.Special thanks to this week's sponsors!Manscaped- Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code JIMROSS at Manscaped.com. SleepMe- If you need better athletic recovery or are suffering from hot, uncomfortable sleep, you gotta check out sleepme at sleep.me/JR. Save up to 20% on a sleep system if you use promo code JR.Factor-Head to FACTORMEALS.com/JR40 and use code JR40 to get 40% off your first boxBlueChew- BlueChew.com, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE.Fite+- Fite+ is the ultimate digital platform for live sports and entertainment, and they are now offering a free 7-day trial at TryFite.comAthletic Greens- Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D & 5 FREE travel packs with your 1st purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/JRFOLLOW 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

On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take us back 25 years for a wild, action packed Monday Night RAW featuring a falls count anywhere match between Mick Foley and Terry Funk! We also get a Val Venis vignette that even has JR blushing. Plus, JR shares his thoughts on the upcoming AEW Wembley show, his live bookings, and the NFL draft. This episode has it all!Special thanks to this week's sponsors!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 razorSleepMe- If you need better athletic recovery or are suffering from hot, uncomfortable sleep, you gotta check out sleepme at sleep.me/JR. Save up to 20% on a sleep system if you use promo code JR.Fite+- Fite+ is the ultimate digital platform for live sports and entertainment, and they are now offering a free 7-day trial at TryFite.comAthletic Greens- Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D & 5 FREE travel packs with your 1st purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/JRFOLLOW 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

On this episode of Grilling JR, we hand the reigns over to our listeners. JR and Conrad answer all your questions includes, has JR ever lost his voice during a show, why did Tony Khan move JR to Rampage, where does JR get his iconic catchphrases, who is the future of AEW? All those and tons more on this story packed episode of Grilling JR!Special thanks to this week's sponsors!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 razorSleepMe- If you need better athletic recovery or are suffering from hot, uncomfortable sleep, you gotta check out sleepme at sleep.me/JR. Save up to 20% on a sleep system if you use promo code JR.Fite+- Fite+ is the ultimate digital platform for live sports and entertainment, and they are now offering a free 7-day trial at TryFite.comAthletic Greens- Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D & 5 FREE travel packs with your 1st purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/JRFOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://grillingjr.com/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.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.Advertise 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-jr 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 look back at the one of a kind career of "Mr. Monday Night" Rob Van Dam! From his WWE debut as a child fan working with the Million Dollar Man with Virgil, through his historic ups and downs with WCW, ECW and the WWE, to his hall of fame induction the guys cover it all. JR delivers insight into negotiating Van Dam's contract with the company, and his dependability once on the roster and the legacy he leaves behind on the wrestling industry.FACTOR - Head to FACTORMEALS.com/JR50 and use code JR50 to get 50% off your first boxFITE + - Fite+ is the ultimate digital platform for live sports and entertainment, and they are now offering a free 7-day trial at TryFite.comMANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code JIMROSS at Manscaped.com. ATHLETIC GREENS - To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D & 5 FREE travel packs with your 1st purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/JR to take ownership over your health and pick up the ulimate daily nutritional insurance!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.FOLLOW 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.Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and host Conrad Thompson discuss the record-breaking WrestleMania weekend, Cody Rhodes not winning the title, the announcement of AEW's first show in London, and the merger of WWE and UFC under Endeavor.JR and Conrad shift gears and take us back to April 13th 1998, and the night Stone Cold Steve Austin faced off against Vince McMahon for the first time ultimately leading to RAW beating Nitro in the ratings for the first time in a record 83 weeks. Hear all the developments and details behind the scenes of this historic night right now on this episode of Grilling JR!Special thanks to this week's sponsors!HENSON SHAVING - 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 razorHELLO FRESH - Go to HelloFresh.com/JR50 and use code JR50 for 50% off plus free shipping!ATHLETIC GREENS - Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D & 5 FREE travel packs with your 1st purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.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.FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://grillingjr.com/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 AdFreeShows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this very special episode of Grilling JR, we take you back 30 years for some vintage Jim Ross. JR used to host a wrestling radio show during his years with WCW and thanks to the folks at Ad Free Shows.com we're bringing you some of those incredible episodes. We've chosen three fantastic shows where JR welcomed Cactus Jack, Tony Schiavone and the late great Dusty Rhodes in as guests. Each show is unique to the time and stories happening in WCW and we believe you're really going to enjoy this special look back.NOTE: The audio quality is the best for the time, so please be patient with any crackling you my hear in these recording.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. ATHLETIC GREENS -To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D & 5 FREE travel packs with your 1st purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/JR to take ownership over your health and pick up the ulimate daily nutritional insurance!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