About this episode
Tony Schiavone and Conrad Thompson are joined by David Crockett to reminisce about their broadcasting partnership and share behind-the-scenes stories from wrestling's transformative years.
On this episode of What Happened When, Tony Schiavone and Conrad Thompson welcome a very special guest Tony's longtime broadcast partner, David Crockett for a heartfelt and hilarious trip down memory lane. The trio dive into how Tony and David first crossed paths and developed the chemistry that would define an era of wrestling television. From their early days behind the desk to the chaos and camaraderie of life on the road, the stories flow freely as they revisit the moments that made their partnership so memorable. Along the way, they share behind-the-scenes tales involving larger than life personalities like Eric Bischoff and the unforgettable Klondike Bill , offering listeners a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the wrestling business during its most transformative years. Packed with laughter, nostalgia, and insider perspective, this episode is a must-listen for fans who want to hear firsthand how it all really went down from the voices who lived it. DOSE - New customers can save 35% on your first month of subscription by going to http://dosedaily.co/WHW or entering WHW at checkout. BLUECHEW - Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code WHW at…
People in this episode
Hosts: Tony Schiavone, Conrad Thompson
Guest: David Crockett
Topics covered
- wrestling history
- broadcast partnership
- behind-the-scenes stories
- nostalgia
- wrestling personalities
Keywords
- Tony Schiavone
- David Crockett
- wrestling television
- broadcasting
- Eric Bischoff
- Klondike Bill
- nostalgia
- wrestling history
Sponsors
DOSE, BLUECHEW, SAVE WITH CONRAD
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Organizations: What Happened When, Podcast Heat
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