Former WWE World Champion and now Hollywood action movie star Dave Bautista joins JR on the podcast to discuss the his wild ride from the squared circle to the silver screen. Dave covers his aspirations as an actor, breaking into the WWE...
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Dave Bautista (part 1) and Chris Jericho

For over forty years Jim Ross has been the Voice of Wrestling. From starting as referee in the regional territories to becoming the Executive Vice President for WWE, nobody has a story quite like Jim Ross. From recruiting and hiring some of the biggest superstars in the industry to providing the soundtrack for the most important moments in wrestling history, "Good Ole JR" was there for it all. Join us every Thursday morning as Conrad Thompson grills JR like you've never heard before, uncut and uncensored!

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On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of professional wrestling Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss the historic year of 1999 in Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's WWE career. From winning the title, battling Steve Austin at WrestleMania XV, to the formation of the Rock n Sock Connection JR and Conrad cover it all. The guys also discuss Tony Khan being attacked on AEW TV, him wearing a neck brace during the NFL draft and so much more on this edition of Grilling JR!
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Episode 264: The Rock 1999

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of professional wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss what many consider a flawless PPV Backlash 2004. The guys also dive into the development of WWE 24/7, the mass exodus of main event talent after WrestleMania XX, and the rise of Randy Orton as a major star and tough SOB. All that plus, JR takes us through his experience being back behind the commentator desk with his pal Tony Schiavone for AEW Dynasty.
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Episode 263: Backlash 2004

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of professional wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take a deep dive into the legendary career of Dustin Rhodes. The guys discuss Dustin living in the shadow of his father, Dusty Rhodes, embracing the provocative character of "Goldust" and enduring the ups and downs of his hall of fame worthy career.
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Episode 262: Becoming Goldust

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of professional wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson have an intense catch up session discussing all the latest in professional wrestling. The guys take a deep dive look into all the happenings from WrestleMania XL, the upcoming AEW Dynasty ppv, and so much more! This edition is a great way to hear JR's thought on the current state of wrestling.
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Episode 261: WrestleMania XL Fallout

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss in detail the build up and spectacle of WrestleMania 25. JR shares stories of his experiences working with the talent leading up to the event. He also talks about calling what some consider one of the greatest matches in WrestleMania history, HBK versus The Undertaker. All that plus, the hall of fame and everything in-between on this edition of Grilling JR with the voice of wrestling, Mr. Jim Ross.
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Dave Bautista (part 1) and Chris Jericho

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