Ahead of his MMA debut this Saturday at Bellator 214, Jake Hager—aka Jack Swagger—caught up with JR to discuss his evolution from decorated Amateur, to World Heavyweight Champion in WWE, to his upcoming bout with J.W. Kiser at the Fabulous Forum in Los Angeles.
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The man formerly known as Jack Swagger—Jake Hager

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 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 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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Episode 260: WrestleMania 25

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson revisit WrestleMania XV! JR shares his experiences working the epic event, corralling talent, and creating storylines that we still talk about today. We have all that plus so much more on this edition of Grilling JR.
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The man formerly known as Jack Swagger—Jake Hager

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