Grilling JR

Thirty years ago, the landscape of professional wrestling changed forever. On this special edition of Grilling JR, Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson celebrate the 30th anniversary of King of the Ring 1996, one of the most influential events in WWE history. Join JR and Conrad as they revisit the action from June 23, 1996, at the MECCA Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where the future of the business was shaped before our eyes. The card featured Shawn Michaels defending the WWF Championship against The British Bulldog, Ahmed Johnson battling Goldust, and Ultimate Warrior colliding with Jerry "The King" Lawler. But history belongs to one man. Relive the unforgettable night "Stone Cold" Steve Austin captured the King of the Ring crown and delivered the legendary "Austin 3:16" speech that launched one of the greatest careers in wrestling history and helped ignite the Attitude Era. JR shares behind-the-scenes stories, memories from the event, and his perspective on one of the most important turning points the wrestling business has ever seen. All that and much more on this can't-miss anniversary edition of Grilling JR! THIS WEEKS SPONSORS BLUECHEW - Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code JR. Visit http://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information, and we thank BlueChew for sponsoring the podcast. PODCAST HEAT - Want to grow your business with the power of podcast advertising? Reach loyal, engaged audiences through trusted host endorsements across the Podcast Heat network. Learn more at PodcastHeat.com SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com to learn more. https://youtu.be/NzxIPVebOtY

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross, takes us back to No Way Out 2006, a pivotal stop on the road to WrestleMania 22. JR breaks down the unforgettable World Heavyweight Championship clash between Kurt Angle and The Undertaker, sharing behind-the-scenes insight into the storytelling, the chemistry, and why that match still stands the test of time. He also reflects on Rey Mysterio's emotional journey following Eddie Guerrero's passing, and how the SmackDown brand was carving out its own identity during that era. From locker room morale to production decisions, JR provides candid perspective on what was happening backstage and how the event set the stage for some major WrestleMania moments. Plus, he weighs in on how today's product compares to 2006 and what lessons still apply nearly two decades later. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com to learn more.

On this episode of Grilling JR, The Voice of Wrestling Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson honor the incredible career and lasting legacy of "The Phenomenal One" AJ Styles. JR puts on the headset and takes listeners ringside to call one of AJ's most iconic early classics — his unforgettable battle with CM Punk from Ring of Honor's 2nd Anniversary Show in 2004. With JR's expert commentary and firsthand insight, the guys break down what made AJ Styles so special inside the ring and why this match helped cement his place as one of the greatest performers of his generation. It's a nostalgic, hard-hitting tribute you won't want to miss on Grilling JR. CASH APP - Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/8llctrhx #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement . Cash App Green, overdraft coverage, borrow, cash back offers and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. BLUECHEW - Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code JR at http://BlueChew.com SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com to learn more.

On this episode of Grilling JR, the Voice of Wrestling Jim Ross is taking us back to 1983 for a six man tag that gets pretty wild. JR's on the call and brings the action to life like no other! Plus, JR and Conrad discuss all the latest happenings in professional wrestling including Cody Rhodes losing the title to Drew McIntyre! Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com to learn more.

On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson break down the tense contract negotiations with the Hart family, Ken Shamrock's rise as a top babyface, and the early momentum building behind The Rock as he clashed with Stone Cold Steve Austin. The guys also revisit a loaded card from this era, including the crowning of the first Light Heavyweight Champion as Brian Christopher faced Taka Michinoku, Butterbean returning to take on Marc Mero, The New Age Outlaws defending the Tag Team Titles against LOD, Sgt. Slaughter battling Triple H in a Boot Camp Match, Jeff Jarrett squaring off with The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels facing Shamrock, and the long-awaited return of Owen Hart. It's a jam-packed look at a pivotal moment in wrestling history on this edition of Grilling JR! SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com to learn more. 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.