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 Wrestling” Jim Ross returns from the UK and gives us a full breakdown of his trip abroad. JR shares his thoughts on calling the main event of AEW’s Forbidden Door, weighs in on the health concerns surrounding Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland, and reacts to Jake Hager’s harsh words about Tony Khan. That’s not all—JR also gives his perspective on the Raja Jackson incident and even has a few things to say about Vince McMahon’s driving skills. It’s all that and so much more on this week’s edition of Grilling JR! HOME CHEF - For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to <a href= "https://www.homechef.com/JR">https://www.homechef.com/JR</a>  BLUECHEW - Visit <a href= "https://bluechew.com">https://bluechew.com</a>  and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code JR -- just pay $5 shipping. THEME MACHINE - John Carney, a celebrated St. Louis radio icon, has dedicated his career to capturing the essence of American storytelling. As an inductee into the Radio Hall of Fame, alongside his father Jack Carney, John brings a wealth of experience and a unique interviewing style to The Theme Machine. Available now wherever you find your podcasts. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to <a href= "https://www.savewithconrad.com">https://www.savewithconrad.com</a>  to learn more.

Episode 334: Frustrated And Fed Up

<a href= "https://youtu.be/cH7NCGQu2I0">https://youtu.be/cH7NCGQu2I0</a> On this episode of Grilling JR, “The Voice of Wrestling” takes us back to 1995 to share his behind-the-scenes experiences in the WWF. JR breaks down the decisions that shaped the company’s shift into the “New Generation” era and talks about working with stars like Bret Hart, Diesel, Sid Vicious, and Shawn Michaels. He also reflects on what life in the WWF was like without Hulk Hogan. Plus, you’ll get a preview of AEW’s Forbidden Door pay-per-view and all the latest news and notes from the world of professional wrestling.  <a title= "JR In The WWF 1995" href= "https://youtu.be/cH7NCGQu2I0">//youtu.</a> STOPBOX - Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code JR at <a href= "https://stopboxusa.com/JR">https://stopboxusa.com/JR</a>  #stopboxpod THE PERFECT JEAN - F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code JR15 at www.<a class="in-cell-link" href="https://theperfectjean.nyc/JR15" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">theperfectjean.nyc/JR15</a>#theperfectjeanpod BLUECHEW - Visit <a href= "https://bluechew.com">https://bluechew.com</a>  and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code JR -- just pay $5 shipping. CARGURUS - #1 most visited car shopping site. Shop from millions of cars to find your best deal. <a href= "https://www.cargurus.com">https://www.cargurus.com</a>  THEME MACHINE - John Carney, a celebrated St. Louis radio icon, has dedicated his career to capturing the essence of American storytelling. As an inductee into the Radio Hall of Fame, alongside his father Jack Carney, John brings a wealth of experience and a unique interviewing style to The Theme Machine. Available now wherever you find your podcasts. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to <a href= "https://www.savewithconrad.com">https://www.savewithconrad.com</a>  to learn more.

Episode 333: JR In The WWF 1995

On this episode of Grilling JR, "The Voice Of Wrestling" Jim Ross share his thoughts and experiences working with Hulk Hogan and Shawn Michaels during their feud leading up to SummerSlam 2005. Plus, JR gives us his thoughts on TMZ's Hulk Hogan special and everything else happening in professional wrestling. TECOVAS - Get 10% off at https://www.tecovas.com/GRILLINGJR when you sign up for email and texts MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code JR at https://shopmando.com/ #mandopod BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code JR -- just pay $5 shipping. THEME MACHINE - John Carney, a celebrated St. Louis radio icon, has dedicated his career to capturing the essence of American storytelling. As an inductee into the Radio Hall of Fame, alongside his father Jack Carney, John brings a wealth of experience and a unique interviewing style to The Theme Machine. Available now wherever you find your podcasts. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com to learn more.

Episode 332: Ego Vs Ego SummerSlam 2005

On this episode of Grilling JR, "The Voice of Wrestling" Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss all the latest news happening in the world of professional wrestling. JR shares his thoughts on the WWE moving their PLE's to ESPN and what he believes this means for professional wrestling as a whole. JR also discusses the decision to bring Brock Lesnar back to WWE TV. Was it the right call? Plus, JR makes a major announcement regarding AEW's Forbidden Door event in London.  HOME CHEF - For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to <a href= "https://www.homechef.com/JR">https://www.homechef.com/JR</a>  STOPBOX - Get firearm security redesigned and save 15% off @StopBoxUSA with code JR at <a href= "https://stopboxusa.com/JR">https://stopboxusa.com/JR</a>  #stopboxpod  SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to <a href= "https://www.savewithconrad.com">https://www.savewithconrad.com</a>  to learn more.

Episode 331: Big Moves Lead To Bigger Impact

On this episode of Grilling JR, "The Voice of Wrestling" Jim Ross get brutally honest about his relationship with Hulk Hogan. JR shares stories of working with him during his WrestleMania 9 title win and the days leading to his departure from the WWE. JR also discusses why Austin didn't want to work with Hogan on WrestleMania 18. All that plus so much more on this edition of Grilling JR. #hulkhogan #hulk BLUECHEW - Visit <a href= "https://bluechew.com">https://bluechew.com</a>  and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code JR -- just pay $5 shipping. MY BOOKIE - Sign up for My Bookie at <a href= "https://mybookie.website/joinwithJR50">https://mybookie.website/joinwithJR50</a>  with code JR50 and we'll back you on your first deposit. $100 gets you $50. $200 gets you $100 CARGURUS - #1 most visited car shopping site. Shop from millions of cars to find your best deal. <a href= "https://www.cargurus.com">https://www.cargurus.com</a> MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code JR at <a href= "https://shopmando.com/">https://shopmando.com/</a>  #mandopod SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to <a href= "https://www.savewithconrad.com">https://www.savewithconrad.com</a>  to learn more.

Episode 330 - The Greatest Babyface Ever

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of professional wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take an in-depth look at the incredible career of Sean Waltman. JR shares his stories and experiences working with Sean through his days as the 1-2-3 Kid and X-Pac. The guys also touch on what Sean is doing now and the contributions he's still making in the business today. Plus, JR gives his thoughts and views on everything happening in the world of professional wrestling.  THE PERFECT JEAN - F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code JR15 at www.<a class="in-cell-link" href="https://theperfectjean.nyc/JR15" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">theperfectjean.nyc/JR15</a>#theperfectjeanpod HOME CHEF - For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to <a href= "https://www.homechef.com/JR">https://www.homechef.com/JR</a>  MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code JR at <a href="https://shopmando.com/">https://shopmando.com/</a>   #mandopod THEME MACHINE - John Carney, a celebrated St. Louis radio icon, has dedicated his career to capturing the essence of American storytelling. As an inductee into the Radio Hall of Fame, alongside his father Jack Carney, John brings a wealth of experience and a unique interviewing style to The Theme Machine. Available now wherever you find your podcasts. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to <a href= "https://www.savewithconrad.com">https://www.savewithconrad.com</a>  to learn more.

Episode 329: Sean Waltman

On this episode of Grilling JR, "The Voice Of Wrestling" Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson recap their experiences with AEW ALL IN Texas, Starrcast, and Saturday Night's Main Event. JR shares his thoughts on who the big winners and losers were from the weekend. All that plus so much more on this edition of Grilling JR.  TECOVAS - Get 10% off at <a href= "https://www.tecovas.com/GRILLINGJR">https://www.tecovas.com/GRILLINGJR</a>  when you sign up for email and texts BLUCHEW - Visit <a href= "https://bluechew.com">https://bluechew.com</a>  and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code JR -- just pay $5 shipping. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to <a href= "https://www.savewithconrad.com">https://www.savewithconrad.com</a>  to learn more.

Episode 328: My ALL IN Texas Weekend

On this episode of Grilling JR, "The Voice of Wrestling" Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss and dissect the iconic career of AEW superstar, Shelton Benjamin. JR shares his experiences hiring Shelton, calling some of his legendary matches, and now working with him in AEW. Shelton Benjamin has so much to offer professional wrestling and there ain't no stopping him! Plus, JR and Conrad take a deep dive into this weekend's AEW ALL IN Texas line up and make some surprising predictions. STOPBOX - Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code JR at <a href= "https://stopboxusa.com/JR">https://stopboxusa.com/JR</a>  #stopboxpod MYBOOKIE - Sign up for My Bookie at <a href= "https://mybookie.website/joinwithJR50">https://mybookie.website/joinwithJR50</a>  with code JR50 and we'll back you on your first deposit. $100 gets you $50. $200 gets you $100 CRUNCHYROLL - Crunchyroll is teaming up with international wrestling legend and culture-shifting powerhouse Mercedes Moné! Mercedes bring her story to life in a collection that hits harder than a finisher. Check it out <a href= "https://store.crunchyroll.com">https://store.crunchyroll.com</a>  HOME CHEF - For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to <a href= "https://www.homechef.com/JR">https://www.homechef.com/JR</a> CARGURUS - #1 most visited car shopping site. Shop from millions of cars to find your best deal. <a href= "https://www.cargurus.com">https://www.cargurus.com</a> SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to <a href= "https://www.savewithconrad.com">https://www.savewithconrad.com</a>  to learn more.

Episode 327: Shelton Benjamin

On this episode of Grilling JR, "The Voice Of Wrestling" Jim Ross answers your questions! JR discusses his recovery, heading to Texas, commentating some of professional wrestling's greatest matches and so much more.  BLUECHEW - Visit <a href= "https://bluechew.com">https://bluechew.com</a>  and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code JR -- just pay $5 shipping. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to <a href= "https://www.savewithconrad.com">https://www.savewithconrad.com</a>  to learn more.

Episode 326: Ask JR Anything 07.03.25

On this episode of Grilling JR, "The Voice Of Wrestling" Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson are back with a look back at Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's year 2000 in the WWE. JR shares stories of how the WWE dealt with life without Steve Austin and the scramble to create a WrestleMania main event fans would care about. All that plus the latest in professional wrestling and JR's life! HOME CHEF - For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to <a href= "https://www.homechef.com/JR">https://www.homechef.com/JR</a>  BLUECHEW - Visit <a href= "https://bluechew.com">https://bluechew.com</a>  and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code JR -- just pay $5 shipping. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to <a href= "https://www.savewithconrad.com">https://www.savewithconrad.com</a>  to learn more.

Episode 325: The Rock 2000

On this special LIVE edition of Grilling JR, host Conrad Thompson catches up with good ol JR about his recovery from cancer removal surgery, the biggest headlines in professional wrestling, and so much more.  CARGURUS - #1 most visited car shopping site. Shop from millions of cars to find your best deal. <a href= "https://www.cargurus.com">https://www.cargurus.com</a>

Episode 324: The Voice Of Wrestling Speaks!

On this REMIX episode of Grilling JR, LISTEN as Jim and Conrad revisit Royal Rumble 2001, which took place on January 21, 2001 at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, LA. Kurt Angle is our world champion. Stone Cold has just returned from surgery. The Undertaker is the American Bad Ass. And WCW is just about to go out of business. Welcome to 2001 folks! STOPBOX - Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code JR at <a class= "in-cell-link" href="https://stopboxusa.com/JR" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://stopboxusa.com/JR</a>#stopboxpod CARGURUS - #1 most visited car shopping site. Shop from millions of cars to find your best deal. <a href= "https://www.cargurus.com">https://www.cargurus.com</a>  ENVISION - Save money and grow your business with Envision Marketing—visit <a href= "https://conradsguy.com/">https://conradsguy.com/</a>  today! SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to <a href= "https://www.savewithconrad.com">https://www.savewithconrad.com</a>  to learn more.

Episode 323: Royal Rumble 2001 REMIX

On this REMIX episode of Grilling JR, JR and Conrad discuss Jim's push to build a developmental program for WWE. JR shares stories of the ups and downs of putting it all together, OVW and the various other promotions,and his time working in NXT.  THE PERFECT JEAN - F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code JR15 at www.<a class="in-cell-link" href="https://theperfectjean.nyc/JR15" target="_blank" rel="noopener">theperfectjean.nyc/JR15  </a> TECOVAS - Get 10% off at <a href= "https://www.tecovas.com/GRILLINGJR">https://www.tecovas.com/GRILLINGJR</a>  when you sign up for email and texts BLUECHEW - Visit <a href= "https://bluechew.com">https://bluechew.com</a>  and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code JR -- just pay $5 shipping. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to <a href= "https://www.savewithconrad.com">https://www.savewithconrad.com</a>  to learn more.

Episode 321: Developing a Dynasty

On this REMIX episode of Grilling JR, The Voice of Wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take us back to May 21st 2001 for one of the most memorable tag matches in WWE history. JR and Conrad watch back The Monday Night Raw right after Judgement Day 2001 from the Compaq Center in San Jose, CA. It’s Austin & HHH vs. Benoit & Jericho in a tag title match for the ages! HOME CHEF - For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to <a href= "https://www.homechef.com/JR">https://www.homechef.com/JR</a>  MY BOOKIE - What if I told you, you could put some MONEY in your bank this weekend? It’s true! Go to <a class= "css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1loqt21" dir= "ltr" role="link" href="https://t.co/MNgZJKABiU" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">http://MyBookie.website/joinwithJR50</a> and use our promo code JR50 to make a bet on who you think will win <a class= "css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-3s2u2q r-1loqt21" dir="ltr" role="link" href= "https://x.com/hashtag/MITB?src=hashtag_click">#MITB</a> BLUECHEW - Visit <a href= "https://bluechew.com">https://bluechew.com</a>  and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code JR -- just pay $5 shipping. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to <a href= "https://www.savewithconrad.com">https://www.savewithconrad.com</a>  to learn more.

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