About this episode

Tony Schiavone and Conrad Thompson interview Bobby Cruise, exploring his career and experiences in professional wrestling.

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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Tony Schiavone, Conrad Thompson

Guest: Bobby Cruise

Topics covered

• professional wrestling
• Ring of Honor
• Bobby Cruise
• wrestling history
• ring announcer
• behind-the-scenes stories

Keywords

• Bobby Cruise
• Ring of Honor
• Tony Schiavone
• Conrad Thompson
• wrestling announcer
• wrestling stories
• ROH history

Sponsors

Square, Blueprint, BlueChew

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ring of Honor

Products: Square hardware, BlueChew Gold

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