What Happened When

On this episode of What Happened When, Tony Schiavone and Conrad Thompson welcome one of the most recognizable voices in professional wrestling, Ring of Honor's legendary ring announcer, Bobby Cruise. For more than two decades, Bobby Cruise has been at the center of some of Ring of Honor's most memorable moments, introducing countless future stars and witnessing wrestling history firsthand. Bobby joins Tony and Conrad to share stories from his incredible career, including his experiences during ROH's formative years, unforgettable moments behind the microphone, and the relationships he's built with some of the biggest names in the business. The conversation covers Bobby's journey into professional wrestling, the evolution of Ring of Honor, and what it's been like to remain a constant presence through the company's many eras and transformations. Along the way, listeners will hear plenty of behind-the-scenes tales, road stories, and laughs that only Bobby Cruise can deliver. THIS WEEKS SPONSORS SQUARE - Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at www.square.com/go/whw #squarepod BLUEPRINT - For a limited time only, our listeners get 20% off + free shipping at http://blueprint.bryanjohnson.com by using code WHW at checkout. #Blueprint #ad BLUECHEW - Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code WHW. 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.

On this episode, Tony Schiavone takes us back to one of the most explosive periods in Jim Crockett Promotions history! After being reprimanded by NWA President Bob Geigle, United States Champion Magnum T.A. snaps and attacks the president, setting off a chain of events that leads to Magnum being stripped of the U.S. Title. The fallout paves the way for one of wrestling's most legendary rivalries as Magnum T.A. and Nikita Koloff are placed on a collision course in their iconic Best-of-Seven Series. Plus, Tony breaks down the infamous rules of the Rock 'n' Roll Express Super Summer Sizzler Tour—an unforgettable moment that wrestling fans still talk about today. Then, it's the rivalry that defined a generation as Ric Flair and Dusty Rhodes continue their battle for supremacy, while the shocking return of Ole Anderson adds another layer of intrigue to the NWA landscape. THIS WEEKS SPONSORS BLUECHEW - Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code WHW. Visit http://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information, and we thank BlueChew for sponsoring the podcast. 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 laugh filled and story packed edition, Tony Schiavone and Conrad Thompson sit down with one of AEW's most recognizable voices, Justin Roberts. Known as the "yapper dapper," Justin delivers a perfect mix of behind-the-scenes insight, road stories, and genuine humor that keeps the conversation moving from start to finish. Justin opens up about his journey through professional wrestling, sharing unforgettable moments from inside the ring and on the road, along with his unique perspective on what makes a great live wrestling experience. The chemistry between Tony, Conrad, and Justin makes for an easy, entertaining listen filled with quick wit and plenty of laughs. The episode also features a watch-along of two matches that mean a lot to Justin, starting with the instant classic between MJF and Adam Cole a match that blends storytelling, athleticism, and emotional investment at the highest level. Then, the guys revisit the historic final match of Sting, where he teams with Darby Allin to take on The Young Bucks in a bout that serves as both a tribute and a thrilling sendoff to one of wrestling's all time greats. THIS WEEKS SPONSORS SQUARE - Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at www.square.com/go/whw #squarepod BLUEPRINT - For a limited time only, our listeners get 20% off + free shipping at http://blueprint.bryanjohnson.com by using code WHW at checkout. #Blueprint #ad BLUECHEW - Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code WHW. Visit http://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information, and we thank BlueChew for sponsoring the podcast. MORGAN & MORGAN - If you're ever injured, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. Their fee is FREE unless they win. For more information go to ForThePeople.Com/WHW or dial #LAW (#529) from your cell phone. 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 week's episode of What Happened When, Tony Schiavone and Conrad Thompson are joined by the ever-entertaining Matt Menard for a wild ride through one of All Elite Wrestling's most chaotic matches ever. The trio fires up Double or Nothing 2022 and revisits the unforgettable "Anarchy in the Arena" match, a brutal, anything goes spectacle that redefined mayhem in AEW. From the nonstop brawling to the blood-soaked moments and absolute carnage, Matt gives firsthand insight into what it was like being part of the madness, while Tony shares his perspective from the commentary desk. BLUECHEW - Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code WHW. Visit http://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information, and we thank BlueChew for sponsoring the podcast. MORGAN & MORGAN - If you're ever injured, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. Their fee is FREE unless they win. For more information go to ForThePeople.Com/WHW or dial #LAW (#529) from your cell phone. 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 What Happened When, Tony Schiavone and Conrad Thompson take us to Dallas for a special look back at the early career of one of the most iconic professional wrestlers of all time Steve Austin. The guys watch Austin in action as he goes head-to-head with Jeff Jarrett, The Undertaker, and even his wrestling school trainer, Chris Adams. Sit back and enjoy this rare look at Steve Austin before he became the Texas Rattlesnake. BETTER WILD - Right now, Betterwild is offering our listeners up to 40% off your order at http://betterwild.com/WHW 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 What Happened When, Tony and Conrad go PUNK ROCK as they welcome special guest Chaz Warrington, better known to wrestling fans as MOSH, one half of the legendary tag team The Headbangers! Chaz joins the show to talk about his brand-new book, Beneath the Skirt, pulling back the curtain on the wild, uncensored story of his rise to WWE Tag Team legend status. The fun doesn't stop there — the guys sit back and watch three of Chaz's matches, including his very first match as a professional wrestler, as he shares behind-the-scenes stories, road tales, and plenty of laughs along the way. It's loud, it's chaotic, and it's a must-listen edition of What Happened When! BETTER WILD - Right now, Betterwild is offering our listeners up to 40% off your order at http://betterwild.com/WHW CASH APP - Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6677p45x #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 WHW 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 What Happened When, Tony and Conrad are joined by AEW superstar and Ring of Honor legend Jay Lethal! Jay sits down to share stories from his incredible journey through ROH and TNA, including working closely with Jeff Jarrett on Ric Flair's Last Match. He also opens up about his longtime friendship with AJ Styles, their shared history, and the moments that helped shape their careers. It's a fun, insightful, and story-filled conversation with one of the most respected performers of his generation — an episode of What Happened When you won't want to miss! BETTER WILD - Right now, Betterwild is offering our listeners up to 40% off your order at http://betterwild.com/WHW 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 special REMIX episode of What Happened When, Tony Schiavone and Conrad Thompson sit down together to watch WWF Monday Night RAW from April 27, 1998—and for Tony, it's a first-time viewing of one of the most infamous moments of the Monday Night War. The focus? D-Generation X and their audacious, real-world invasion of World Championship Wrestling. As the episode unfolds, Tony reacts in real time to seeing Triple H, X-Pac, and the New Age Outlaws roll up to WCW's doorstep, cameras rolling, lines blurring between storyline and reality. From the perspective of a man who was insideWCW when it happened, Tony offers candid, unfiltered insight into what the locker room likely thought, how management viewed the stunt, and why this moment symbolized WWF's growing confidence in 1998. Conrad guides the conversation with context—breaking down where WWF stood creatively, why this episode of Monday Night Raw felt so dangerous and unpredictable, and how DX's fourth-wall-breaking antics represented a turning point in the war for wrestling fans' attention. Expect laughs, disbelief, and plenty of "I can't believe they did that" moments as Tony processes the invasion not as a rival executive, but as a fan watching history unfold. The duo also discusses how this single segment changed perceptions, raised the stakes, and helped redefine what competition looked like in professional wrestling. It's a rare, behind-the-curtain look at the DX invasion—told by the voice of WCW himself—on an episode that proves just how wild, bold, and real the Monday Night Wars had become. LEGAL BUDDY - Download the Legal Buddy App at http://LegalBuddyApp.com . Register today, use referral code LEGAL for your chance to win a $250 Amazon Gift Card. THEME MACHINE - John Carney, a celebrated St. Louis radio icon, has dedicated his career to capturing the essence of American storytelling. As an inductee into the Radio Hall of Fame, alongside his father Jack Carney, John brings a wealth of experience and a unique interviewing style to The Theme Machine. Available now wherever you find your podcasts. 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.