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Post by Asaemon on Dec 27, 2021 14:14:07 GMT 1
Grilling JR #01 Leaving WCW
What is the real story about why WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross left WCW for the WWF (WWE) in 1993? Hear more details than ever before as Conrad Thompson co-hosts the debut episode of Grilling JR! Including in depth stories about working with Bill Watts, Eric Bischoff, and Vince McMahon! Did JR save Eric Bischoff's job? What were his final days at WCW like? What were his initial impressions of Vince McMahon, his thoughts on the WWE talent roster at that time in early 1993, and so much more! |
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Post by Asaemon on Dec 27, 2021 14:15:01 GMT 1
Grilling JR #02 The Curtain Call
It's considered one of the most controversial moments in WWE history, still, to this very day! It's "The Curtain Call," when five of the biggest superstars of all time, embraced following the main event at a WWE house show at Madison Square Garden, and Jim Ross is here to discuss it at length! Razor Ramon (Scott Hall) and Diesel (Kevin Nash) were on their way out the door to WCW, and this was their send off from their buddies in The Kliq, Shawn Michaels and Triple H. Two were heels, two were babyfaces, yet here they were. breaking kayfabe, in the middle of Vince McMahon's WWE ring, on hallowed ground. What was the feeling of upper management and the other wrestlers before, during, and after this took place? What should the consequences have been, and more! Plus, discussion about stars like Steve Austin, Bret Hart, Sean Waltman, and The Ultimate Warrior at this time, as well as talk about the looming WCW threat!
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Post by Asaemon on Dec 27, 2021 14:15:54 GMT 1
Grilling JR #03 WWF In Your House: Beware Of Dog!
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the infamous 1996 PPV "Beware Of Dog" is the topic! That's right, it's THIS show, the only WWE PPV in history where the power went out due to a storm! Hear all about how Vince McMahon reacted to these events, and how the wrestlers reacted in the ring and backstage! Plus, stories about HBK and The British Bulldog working together, Ted DiBiase leaving for WCW, The Ultimate Warrior, Steve Austin, Ahmed Johnson, the quest to help Vader and Yokozuna lose weight, and so much more!
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Post by Asaemon on Dec 27, 2021 14:16:43 GMT 1
Grilling JR #04 The Night We Lost Owen
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, Over The Edge '99 and the tragic passing of Owen Hart are the topics. Hear what was going on in the WWE heading into this PPV, JR's thoughts on the event itself, and having the unfortunate responsibility to be calling the event ringside when Owen fell, as well as having to inform the viewing audience of the truth of what had occurred.
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Post by Asaemon on Dec 27, 2021 14:17:36 GMT 1
Grilling JR #05 WCW Capitol Combat 1990
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the guys talk Starrcast Week and of course AEW Double Or Nothing, before delving in to WCW Capital Combat '90! What was going on in WCW at that time? How and why did Robocop get involved for his infamoous appearance after the main event? What was the relationship between Ole Anderson and Ric Flair like at this time! Plus, talk about matches involving Flair, Lex Luger, Doom, The Steiner Bros., The Midnight Express, Paul Ellering, The Freebirds, Brian Pillman, "Mean" Mark Callous, and so much more!
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Post by Asaemon on Dec 27, 2021 14:18:26 GMT 1
Grilling JR #06 WWF King of The Ring 1997
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the guys talk AEW Double Or Nothing, before getting into this week's main course, King Of The Ring '97! It was an interesting time in WWE. WCW was handily winning the ratings war week after week, Bret Hart and The Hart Foundation were the top heels in the company, and Bret and Shawn Michaels were certainly having their issues. The Undertaker was WWE Champion, Steve Austin's star was continuing to rise, and guys like Mankind, Goldust, and HHH were solidifying their characters and their spots for the upcoming Attitude Era. Plus, The Nation Of Domination, Ahmed Johnson, The Headbangers, The Legion Of Doom, Sid, Crush and more were on the card!
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Post by Asaemon on Dec 27, 2021 14:19:06 GMT 1
Grilling JR #07 WWF King of The Ring 1998
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Post by Asaemon on Dec 27, 2021 14:20:01 GMT 1
Grilling JR #08 The American Dream Dusty Rhodes
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the subject is one of the greatest of all time, WWE Hall Of Famer and former NWA World Heavyweight Champion, "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes! Hear all about how JR met Dusty, working together in Mid South and Jim Crockett Promotions, the Jim Herd years, Dusty leaving for the WWE, his return to WCW, road stories, and so much more!
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Post by Asaemon on Dec 27, 2021 14:20:59 GMT 1
Grilling JR #09 The 2008 WWE Draft
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the subject is the controversial 2008 WWE Draft! Superstars moved from Raw to Smackdown to ECW, and all points in between, INCLUDING, Jim Ross himself, as he was drafted to Smackdown. For the first time, hear JR's true and uncensored thoughts on this move, how it came to be, and how much he really knew at ringside! Plus his thoughts on all things WWE 2008 at this point, including Triple H, Batista, Umaga, Carlito, Matt and Jeff Hardy, Michael Cole, Kane, CM Punk, Rey Mysterio, Mr. Kennedy, plenty of thoughts on Vince McMahon, and so much more!
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Post by Asaemon on Dec 27, 2021 14:21:49 GMT 1
Grilling JR #10 WCW Great American Bash 1990
On this week's Grilling JR with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, the subject is WCW's Great American Bash '90, which featured a passing of the torch NWA World Heavyweight Championship match betweem Ric Flair and Sting! Other talents on the card and discussed include Doom, Mark "Undertaker" Callous, Paul Heyman, Lex Luger, The Four Horsemen, The Steiner Bros., Vader, The Midnight Express, Jim Cornette, Harley Race, Dutch Mantell, The Iron Sheik, Brian Pillman and more! PLUS, JR discusses his opinions on AEW Fyter Fest, Cody Rhodes, Joey Janela, Darby Allin, Jon Moxley, and the company's upcoming big events and TV show, as well as Seth Rollins apologizing, Gallows and Anderson resigning, and Heyman and Bischoff in the driver's seats at WWE!
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