The Jim Ross Report

On this episode of Grilling JR, we are looking back at one of JR's more memorable interviews with the Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels. These two edition original aired on May 7th and 14th of 2014 and covered a number of topics. Shawn talks about being backstage at Wrestlemania 30 for The Undertaker's defeat. Hear the story of how that decision came down. Plus, Shawn remembers his own match against The Undertaker at WrestleMania 25! On Part 2 of JR's conversation with WWE Hall of Famer, Shawn Michaels, Shawn is back to talk about his last conversation with Ultimate Warrior, his WrestleMania 22 match against Vince McMahon, training Daniel Bryan, and whether Shawn will ever return to the squared-circle. We hope you enjoy this look back at The Ross Report! HOME CHEF - For a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at HomeChef.com/JR. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. Th

On this episode of Grilling JR, we are diving into the archives to celebrate the 20th anniversary of one of WWE's wildest ppv ideas, Taboo Tuesday. This episode of Grilling JR was originally recorded on the heels of a hectic travel experience for good ol JR and boy is his pissed! Don't miss his controversial comments about today's product and the one back in October 2004. You just won't believe what he has to say about critics, Johnny Ace, and so much more. You'll also hear about the early idea behind the WWE Network, Triple H's backstage politics, Pat Patterson resigning, Hassan coming to the main roster, Al Snow as a trainer, the Tough Enough 4 class, why Ryback didn't have a longer run in the WWE, why Shelton didn't become a bigger star, who JR thinks we need a "locker room full of" who has unfortunately passed on, how the ladies handled lingerie matches and the like, what promo had Vince furious at Flair, and of course what was "real" and what wasn't about the voting for Taboo Tuesday 2004! VIIA - Try VII

On this episode of Grilling JR, "The Voice Of Wrestling" Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson look back at Full Loaded 1999! JR shares stories of hiring a list of future hall of famers that year, being a part of the beginning of "The Game", and reacts to the breaking new that Shane McMahon met with AEW's Tony Khan! All that plus so much more on this edition of Grilling JR. CREMO - You can find Cremo Men’s Body Wash at Walmart or Walmart.com. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at http

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson look back at JR's departure from WCW and return to the World Wrestling Federation. JR recounts the conversations surrounding the decision to go back to New York and the impact that decision made on his life and career. HOME CHEF - For a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at https://www.homechef.com/JR. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving m

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take us back to King Of The Ring 1999! Stone Cold finds himself in a handicap match in our main event, Kane and The Big Show face off in a BIG man battle, and the tournament for the crowning of a new King Of The Ring fizzles out with no celebration. This is a time of change in the WWE and you'll hear all about it from the man himself Jim Ross. CREMO - You can find Cremo Men’s Body Wash at Walmart or Walmart.com. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ SAVE WITH CONRAD -

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take us back in the archives for a look at the historic life and career of the late, great Umaga! Born into the Anoa’i wrestling family, Umaga (Eddie Fatu) was part of lineage of famous wrestlers - uncle to The Usos; cousin to Yokozuna, The Rock, Rosey, and Roman Reigns. And Umaga carried on that legacy to an incredible WWE career of his own!  CHUBBIES - Your summer wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code jr at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/jr #chubbiespod HOME CHEF - For a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at https://www.homechef.com/JR. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this yea

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss AEW Forbidden Door. JR talks about being back in the saddle for the PPV, calling the mat classic between Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland, the return of Doctor Brit Baker and so much more. They guys also discuss the upcoming Money In The Bank and the WWE superstars to look out for. All that plus so much more on this week's edition of Grilling JR! CREMO - You can find Cremo Men’s Body Wash at Walmart or Walmart.com. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ SAVE WI

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson continue their journey through the career of one of professional wrestling most iconic talents, Dustin Rhodes. The guys pick up after Dustin's aka Goldust's epic battle against Rowdy Roddy Piper at WrestleMania. Now what happens next drew national backlash and had viewers at the edge of their seats. Sit back and enjoy this wild ride as we continue to tell the tale of the legendary "Natural" Dustin Rhodes. MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code JIMROSS at https://www.manscaped.com/ IBOTTA - Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code GRILLINGJR when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app to start earning cash back and use code GRILLINGJR.  BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. BUSINESS I

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling., Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson step away from the show's normal format to discuss the state of professional wrestling. JR shares his thoughts on AEW's upcoming event Forbidden Door, Who Killed WCW, and so much more on this special edition of Grilling JR. CREMO - You can find Cremo Men’s Body Wash at Walmart or Walmart.com. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s BlueChew.com, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your bu

We are so excited to welcome back "The Voice Of Wrestling" Jim Ross for a special catching up session of Grilling JR LIVE! JR shares details on what his health status is, catching up on his thought of everything that's happening in AEW and answering all your questions. HOME CHEF - For a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at HomeChef.com/JR. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s BlueChew.com, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewith

LISTENER DISCLAIMER: Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss subjects that are disturbing and might be offensive to some audiences...listener discretion is advised. On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson discuss JR's beginnings in professional wrestling and the cast of characters he worked with along the way. JR shares his stories of how he started in the business, what happened that allowed him to move up the ranks in MidSouth Wrestling so quickly, and some of the evils that lurked along his journey. Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson continue JR's time in Mid-South Wrestling. This edition is part two of one of our most popular topics to date. You can listen/watch it right now over at GrillingJROnYouTube.com or wherever you find your podcasts. Today, JR discusses his time working for Bill Watts and Leroy McGurik during the duos eventual split and the aftermath that unfolds. JR also shares stories of working with the infamous McGuire twins, Ernie Ladd, Dick

On this episode of Grilling JR, we are going back in the archives to honor and remember the tragic loss of "The King Of Harts" Owen Hart. The Voice of Wrestling, Jim Ross & Conrad Thompson, discuss Over The Edge '99 and the events leading up to Owen Hart's tragic passing. JR shares his experience being there and hearing the orders to keep the PPV event going. This is a heart wrenching edition of Grilling JR that we hope you listen to and remember most of all, Owen Hart was and will be loved forever. BLUECHEW- Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s BlueChew.com, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2

On this week's Grilling JR with The Voice Of Wrestling, 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! MANSCAPED - Give your dad a Father's Day gift he will be using for years to come. Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code JIMROSS at https://www.manscaped.com/ BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business I

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of professional wrestling, Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take us back to 2009 for Judgment Day! JR shares stories and experiences surrounding the build up to the PPV and development of the storylines leading to the main event. This event features two championship matches, Edge defending his World title against Jeff Hardy, and Batista battling "The Viper" Randy Orton for the WWE title. All this plus, the very latest in the world of professional wrestling. IBOTTA - Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code GRILLINGJR when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app to start earning cash back and use code GRILLINGJR.  HOME CHEF - For a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at https://www.homechef.com/JR BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping.

On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and host Conrad Thompson discuss JR's transition from being the lead commentator for World Wrestling Entertainment to joining All Elite Wrestling. JR shares how he met Tony Khan, his immediate respect for Tony's knowledge of professional wrestling, and his thoughts on leaving his talent relations hat at the door. All that and so much more on this very candid conversation with the voice of professional wrestling, Jim Ross. MANDO - New customers get $5 off a Starter Pack with our exclusive code. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack. Use code JR at https://shopmando.com/.  EARNIN - Download the EarnIn app today. Type in GRILLING under PODCAST when you sign up. EarnIn, the most loved way to get paid as you work. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated book

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! MANSCAPED - April is National Testicular Cancer Awareness Month! Visit Manscaped.com/TCS to learn more about simple self-checks for cancer prevention & SHARE to help save a life. Get 20% OFF with code JIMROSS at Manscaped.com and make a donation to the TCSociety at checkout. MODERN MANIA WRESTLING - Modern Mania Wrestling GM is a pro wrestling general manager game for your phone or tablet. Manage your roster, create factions, compete with or control other promotions inside the game universe. It's honestly a lot of fun.  It's free to play and

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. AURA - Stop data brokers from exposing your personal information. Go to our sponsor https://www.aura.com/jr to get a 14-day free trial and see how much of yours is being sold  EARNIN - Download the EarnIn app today. Type in GRILLING under PODCAST when you sign up. EarnIn, the most loved way to get paid as you work. MANSCAPED - April is National Testicular Cancer Awareness Month! Visit Manscaped.com/TCS to learn more about simple self-checks for cancer prevention & SHARE to help save a life. Get 20% OFF with code JIMROSS at Manscaped.com and make a

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. ROCKET MONEY - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions – and manage your money the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/jr https://app.rocketmoney.com/signup?_forward_params=1&_smtype=3&cl=on&utm_campaign=jr&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=podcast&wpcid=jr&wpcn=jr&wpsnetn=podcast EARNIN - Download the EarnIn app today. Type in GRILLING under PODCAST when you sign up. EarnIn, the most loved way to get paid as you work. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. HOME CHEF - For a limited time, HomeChef is offe

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. THE PERFECT JEAN - F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code JR15 at theperfectjean.nyc/JR15 #theperfectjeanpod BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now for PRE-ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ FANATICS - From the NFL, NBA, to Boomer Sooner and beyond, Fanatics is the ultimate fan gear store! The next time you - or someone you know - gear up with Fanati

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. MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code JIMROSS at https://www.manscaped.com/.  BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/ , promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now for PRE-ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.