The Jim Ross Report

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! Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts! New episodes every Thursday at 6 AM Hit JR on Twitter: @JRsBBQ Fi

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! Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts! New episodes every Thursday at 6 AM Hit JR on Twitter: @JRsBBQ Find JR on Facebook/Instagram: @JimRossBBQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Great episode today as JR talks to two of the top young stars in the entire game of pro wrestling. First up you’ll hear from AEW superstar “Hangman” Adam Page, who’s aiming to become the first ever AEW champion.  Page will face PAC (formerly Neville) at Double or Nothing on May 25th in Las Vegas. Then Sami Callihan joins the show and talks about the WWE monopoly and the benefits of different wrestling companies working together.  Callihan will challenge Rich Swann for the Impact X Division Championship this Sunday (April 28) at the Rebellion pay-per-view. Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts!  New episodes every Wednesday. Hit JR on Twitter: @JRsBBQ Find JR on Facebook/Instagram: @JimRossBBQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is THIS the first episode of the long-awaited new podcast with Conrad Thompson?? No, it isn’t. But…if you are already subscribed to the Jim Ross Report, you will automatically get Grilling JR once the lawyers finish their lawyering. Tweet @HeyHeyItsConrad and let us know what you want to hear! In the meantime, the Podfather himself joins the show to talk all about Starrcast II. Check out starrcast.com for details. And look out for the biggest announcement ever coming your way Thursday afternoon! Plus, Cody Rhodes is here to give an update on the AEW talent roster. And we are drawing near to Double or Nothing -- May 25th in Las Vegas. Announcements on how to watch it are coming soon! Remember to submit comments to TheJimRossReport@gmail.com! Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts! New episodes every Wednesday. Hit JR on Twitter: @JRsBBQ Find JR on Facebook/Instagram: @JimRossBBQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week: the man of many podcasts, Conrad Thompson, joins the Jim Ross Report.  JR and Conrad head straight from their live show in Brooklyn to the Westwood One studios in Manhattan to recap WrestleMania Weekend and tell you all about their exciting new joint podcast venture.  Coming soon! BTW, is there anything more Pet Coon Goofy than attacking Bret Hart at the WWE Hall Of Fame Ceremony?? Sponsored this week by Audible. Remember to submit comments to TheJimRossReport@gmail.com! Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts!  New episodes every Wednesday. Hit JR on Twitter: @JRsBBQ Find JR on Facebook/Instagram: @JimRossBBQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first time ever on the Jim Ross Report, it’s a show dedicated to YOUR Mail Bag questions.  Appreciate the overwhelming response!  Please keep sending in your comments and questions to TheJimRossReport@gmail.com! Plus: JR is bound for AEW!  Tune in for details on his career post-WWE. And...find out how JR feels about John Oliver’s WWE piece on ‘Last Week Tonight.’ Sponsored in part this week by WWE SuperCard Season 5: https://bit.ly/2Hx6lBj Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your audio. New episodes escape every Wednesday! Hit JR on Twitter: @JRsBBQ Find JR on Facebook/Instagram: @JimRossBBQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two great guests today! First up, can you believe it was 31 years ago this week that Tony Schiavone and JR worked together for the first time (Clash of the Champions in Greensboro, North Carolina)?  Tony’s got a million things going on these days.  Hope you can catch his big show with Eric Bischoff the Monday afternoon after WrestleMania.  More info at http://whw83.com/ Then, JR calls Kenny Omega to talk All Elite Wrestling Double or Nothing and his brand new documentary ‘Omega Man: A Wrestling Love Story.’ Plus: Tiffany Rivers really goes the extra mile to earn the ‘Slobberknocker of the Week Award!’ Sponsored in part this week by WWE SuperCard Season 5: https://bit.ly/2Jwec3Z Remember to submit comments to TheJimRossReport@gmail.com.    Expanded Mail Bag next week! Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your audio. New episodes escape every Wednesday! Hit JR on Twitter: @JRsBBQ Find JR on Facebook/Instagram: @JimRossBBQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast

This week JR congratulates Torrie Wilson on her induction into the WWE Hall of Fame.  They talk about the casting of beautiful women wrestlers and the effect it had on the locker room, and also share some wisdom about the importance of self-esteem and making the best out of the worst times in our lives. Plus: JR catches up with Eric Bischoff before he heads to Chicago to join Conrad Thompson and Tony Schiavone for ‘What Happened in 83 Weeks Live’ Remember to submit comments to TheJimRossReport@gmail.com! Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your audio. New episodes escape every Wednesday! Hit JR on Twitter: @JRsBBQ Find JR on Facebook/Instagram: @JimRossBBQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JR’s former broadcast partner, the incomparable Jim Cornette, joins the show to talk all about his gig at Major League Wrestling, keys to great commentary in modern televised wrestling, looking for food and finding trouble instead, and much more.  No time to catch your breath! Plus: JR shares his thoughts on Ronda Rousey and Becky Lynch’s Twitter feud, and also pays tribute to the late Dick ‘The Destroyer’ Beyer by awarding him the prestigious 'SlobberKnocker Of The Week' Award. Remember to submit comments to TheJimRossReport@gmail.com! Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your audio. New episodes escape every Wednesday! Hit JR on Twitter: @JRsBBQ Find JR on Facebook/Instagram: @JimRossBBQ Follow Jim Cornette on Twitter: @TheJimCornette Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s episode features JR’s conversation with Brandi Rhodes, Chief Brand Officer of All Elite Wrestling. Brandi talks about the roster of female wrestlers at AEW, including Britt Baker and Nyla Rose, YouTube’s ‘Being The Elite,’ and why she’s excited about ‘Double or Nothing.’ Plus: JR shares his thoughts about leaving WWE and the next phase of his career. Remember to submit comments to TheJimRossReport@gmail.com! Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts! New episodes every Wednesday. Hit JR on Twitter: @JRsBBQ Find JR on Facebook/Instagram: @JimRossBBQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Henry joins the Jim Ross Report to talk about Busted Open Radio, his new WWE gig, some of the things young wrestlers MUST address, The Rock, Vince McMahon, Schwarzenegger, and more! Remember to submit comments to TheJimRossReport@gmail.com! Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts! New episodes every Wednesday. Hit JR on Twitter: @JRsBBQ Find JR on Facebook/Instagram: @JimRossBBQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim Ross is joined by Conrad Thompson (host of Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard, What Happened When with Tony Schiavone, and 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff) They talk “Starrcast II” (taking place May 23-26 in Las Vegas, NV. in conjunction with AEW and 'Double or Nothing'!), some of the panels JR will be a part of, as well as the involvement of The Undertaker. Plus: Kofi Kingston’s outstanding performances earn him the prestigious ‘Slobberknocker Of The Week’ award! Remember to submit comments to TheJimRossReport@gmail.com! Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts!  New episodes every Wednesday. Hit JR on Twitter: @JRsBBQ Find JR on Facebook/Instagram: @JimRossBBQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Not just chair shots to the head!  This week, JR interviews an introspective Rob Van Dam.  Listen to some relationship advice, gain insight into concussions, and find out why Rob is the Phil Jackson of wrestling. Rob's documentary "Headstrong" drops February 19th. Remember to submit comments to TheJimRossReport@gmail.com! Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts!  New episodes every Wednesday. Hit JR on Twitter: @JRsBBQ Find JR on Facebook/Instagram: @JimRossBBQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JR talks to All Elite Wrestling EVP Cody Runnels about AEW’s new talent acquisitions and the Double or Nothing PPV. Madison Rayne also calls in to talk about what drew her to Ring of Honor and how it feels to be described as a “natural heel.” Remember to submit comments to TheJimRossReport@gmail.com! Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts! New episodes every Wednesday. Hit JR on Twitter: @JRsBBQ Find JR on Facebook/Instagram: @JimRossBBQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Wrestling Insider co-founder Mike Johnson called in to talk about the fallout from last weekend’s Royal Rumble PPV. JR and Mike lay out their thoughts on who will main event WrestleMania…plus: why AEW spells good news for sports entertainment. Who’ll win ‘SlobberKnocker of the Week’? Plenty of amazing candidates, find out who takes home the gold! Remember to submit comments to TheJimRossReport@gmail.com! Rate/subscribe in Apple Podcasts! New episodes every Wednesday. Hit JR on Twitter: @JRsBBQ Find JR on Facebook/Instagram: @JimRossBBQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tessa Blanchard was named Impact Wrestling’s ‘Knockout of the Year’ in 2018, this Friday she’ll debut on W.O.W.—Women of Wrestling at 9pm Eastern on AXS TV! She stopped by the studio to tell JR all about the show as well as her busy schedule on the independent circuit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following Tuesday’s news-laden All Elite Wrestling press conference, JR brought in Pro Wrestling Sheet’s Ryan Satin to break down everything that went down in Jacksonville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy New Year! Sadly, we’re kicking off 2019 paying tribute to WWE Hall of Famer “Mean” Gene Okerlund who tragically passed away early Wednesday at the age of 76. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JR & The King share stories from their careers from their time in the territory era all the way through the Monday Night Wars and beyond.  Moderated by Nathan Zegura—host of Browns Daily on the Cleveland Browns Radio Network—served as moderator of the fan Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices