Grilling JR #01 Leaving WCW

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
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[@jasoncutshaw8401]

Helps me sleep better having PTSD with night terrors..listening as I go to sleep I don't have them as often..

[@matthawkins2974]

My ringtone is the razor Ramon theme and I was running around looking for my phone when it hit, then realise it was on the pod cast lol

[@egg64]

Definitely one of the best themes of all time

[@WingsofHistory]

Say hello to the bad guy

[@troywright359]

@n/a don't cringe

[@DavidMartinez-pg3zq]

M J

[@sinceregannon4972]

@Eli Edwin definitely, have been watching on flixzone for since december myself =)

[@Grassyknolldallas]

Such a great idea getting these guys a podcast. JR and Corny take up several hours a week in my entertainment.

[@ronaldtaylor7778]

Every time I need to find a reason of why I love this podcast, an episode like this falls in my suggestions. Great episode. (Loved the clock/time analogy).

[@thedevilsmilk]

8 dollar cup of coffee. I feel your pain JR. Hope your home.

[@quays07]

Could listen to JR for hours..such a calming knowledgeable voice

[@darnellpistachio2991]

ASJR lol

[@warshipsatin8764]

lol what makes a voice "knowledgeable"

[@delbertprince5302]

Jr is keeping it real about the issues behind close door with wrestlers and administrators of WCW and WWE promotion.

[@trurobertson]

I'll never forget JR calling Hacksaw Duggan vs One Man Gang in UWF when Duggan cracked his skull on a turnbuckle post

[@cjones3710]

What year was that 90?

[@packpock4369]

The Jim Herd impression is hilarious. The story of Corny and Jim Herd is hilarious.

[@josephboza7448]

This was the right topic to bring JR into the family of Conrad's podcasts. Everything that Conrad touches turns to gold. It was crazy that WCW lasted until 2001. I mean, nobody in the WCW offices knew their butts from their hole in the head. I cant believe Eric wanted JR out cause he wanted the spotlight on him. I guess Eric was sick and tired of being the 'host' with Missy Hyatt that welcomed us to every WCW show. Wrestlemania 9 was a memborable mania for JR to debut in. The toga party. At that time, WWF was shifting into the new generation cause Vince wanted Randy Savage on Commentary full time even though Randy could still wrestle.

[@mwchesser]

Great story! Thanks for sharing , J.R. It was also nice to hear favorable things about Gorilla Monsoon, Vince McMahon, Gene Okerland, and especially Bobby Heenan.

[@erikhuerta2759]

41:20 LMFAO 😆

[@RipCityEagle]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mider9996]

Damn...WCW let go of some huge stars, Foley, Taker, Austin

[@everythingilove8529]

I really enjoyed Big Van Vader in WCW. He had the unbeatable monster bully heel thing going on like Andre, KK Bundy, Bubba Ray Dudley etc etc... But vader's bully persona in the ring, is what got him in trouble backstage with Paul Orndorff, he got his jaw jacked and then got fired on top of that by Bischoff. I didn't care for his run in WWE. I didn't feel he was utilized properly. But I thought Vader in Japan and Vader in WCW (92-95??) was rock solid

[@everythingilove8529]

Vader when he was paired with Harley Race as his mgr was especially my fav of him

[@artsteinbach4450]

Hey Conrad, Do U do Anything but sell Ads? U are the true King!

[@everythingilove8529]

I remember when this happened, and I was pissed. I realize I'm in the minority, but I loved WCW/NWA back then especially before Hogan & Savage. You'll probably never hear anyone else say this, but I think the Jim Herd years (89-91) were possibly my fav, although I didn't like him running off Flair & Cornette. Or his stupid tag team called The DingDongs. I enjoyed The Kip Frey and Bill Watts time period too. In Eric Bischoff's shoot interviews, he talks about WCW looking low budget, like a southern territory/promotion. But that's exactly what I loved about it. It was totally opposite of the WWF. Now don't get me wrong, I didn't totally hate Eric being the boss. What Eric did was incredible. (With the 83 week streak plus nWo) but after 93/94, it seemed like the old school WCW was gone and wrestling had become WWF and then an Atlanta version of WWF 2.0 or WWF lite. One thing I hated was the commentary when Jim Ross departed. Im kinda weird/strange about how I view the commentary pairings, but as individuals, I like all of them. But my least fav was Tony Schiavone paired with Heenan. Liked Heenan (hilarious) paired with Monsoon. Liked Tony paired with Jim Ross , or even Jesse. But just didn't like Tony & Brain together. After Heenan, plus if you add Mean Gene to the mix, then Hogan & Jimmy Hart.... then Savage...Duggan...Earthquake. well you get the picture. The WCW I loved was unrecognizable by that point.

[@everythingilove8529]

You can prob tell i don't care for Hogan (red/yellow) or Savage. But nWo Hollywood Hogan (black) was kinda cool

[@nexus6163]

That was a time of lowest popularity in wresting 91-95 it sold tickets but it wasn’t as mainstream as late 80s and ofcourse 96-98 (the best time in wrestling period)

[@nexus6163]

@@everythingilove8529 you like Wraaaastling, not wrestling

[@lerryperry]

@@nexus6163 Raslin'

[@anthonymartin9923]

No your not the only one I love that time in WCW! So much fucking talent and the matches were great

[@tmxiong]

I really enjoy all the backstory. Thanks guys.

[@JamesWilliams-eu5mn]

JR is the goat of broadcasting. Out of the old school wwe broadcasters I've always liked gorilla monsoon

[@krazyhorse448]

Can we PLEASE get JR a boom mic? I love JR but the extra noise isn't ASMR.

[@genfranco72]

I remember watching WMIX and I really popped when I heard JR’s voice, the only good thing on that card

[@IA78__]

Love the throwback. I do wish they touched on Luger making his debut also at WM9 and if he spoke with Lex at all and any stories there. Also could have touched more on how Jan came back. Great story and love the finish of the Vince hug.

[@delbertprince5302]

I love listening to this show especially at work……

[@deepblue8143]

Yes, me too! Helps me get thru my day.

[@delbertprince5302]

@@deepblue8143 facts

[@cjones3710]

How can one work if not focused? I don't follow what careers allow that

[@peterogness9443]

Jr your the best wrestling announcer ever

[@strykermoonfall2220]

This was very inspiring. Great episode

[@velvetpilot2008]

Love the podcast artwork btw. Whoever designs these is a genius lol

[@levoisj]

This was a great podcast a story I never really thought much about. At this point I'm still waiting for his line abotu the condition of WCW being terminal because they're no longer in business.

[@delbertprince5302]

Jr is real....great stories about his relationship with Vince McMahon and Eric Bishoff.

[@kennyholman5830]

1974. Damn Jimbo

[@woody72691]

I love this photo of Jim Ross riding a airplane North saying f*** you to Atlanta and Bill Shaw

[@everythingilove8529]

If I'm not mistaken, the rib of his Lincoln getting all 4 tires slashed, wasn't that the handiwork of The Steiners while they were in the WWF in 93??? Seems like i heard that said on another podcast. That the Steiners did that

[@DemetriusOnTheMove]

great info

[@cryptomnesiac]

Bret vs. Austin was a drop in the bucket when compared to all the corny/fake sleazy shit WWF had going on at the time.

[@darnellpistachio2991]

God bless J.R. i remember that night with Owen and you are part of my history now as well because of it lol. I still feel so bad for eating pizza and enjoying the show when a man had just fallen to his death. May Christ have mercy on us all I suppose! Either way haha not to get too dark, just wanna say I love you and am starting here at the beginning.

[@stephenultradever6017]

Love JR, and corny podcasts

[@justinjohnson6779]

❤❤❤

[@MDeezy42069]

It was Michael Cole in the grassy knoll… missed wordplay opportunity

[@bangkokfed]

To me the wrestling show is uninspiring, but the business is fascinating.

[@titone311]

U and jr should do a review 1989

[@InnerCityOrganicz]

💯🔥🙌🏼😤🤘🏼

[@frenchonions8072]

Razor ramon theme song in the background. Rip scott hall

[@Phil_KaneONite_Wood]

Why is there so much clicking and popping on the audio? I've listened to quite a few of these, and it's there on every single one.

[@goat351]

It makes them damn near impossible to listen to

[@darnellpistachio2991]

@@goat351 you clearly never been through the 90s. Probably why you think white privilege is real.

[@nasirhussain8172]

@@darnellpistachio2991 🤣🤣🤣 👍

[@allencollins5666]

Thumbnail Funny

[@michaelklingenberg7872]

Take the time and do a time stamp for your damn poscast

[@Travelocity93]

JR got help from Eric to get over lol really

[@michaelhough4215]

These ads are a bit much

[@DirtyDeeds403]

So is your mother

[@darnellpistachio2991]

The ads are all piled in front so that the last half is as free.

[@birdmandrugstories]

KZbin premium cheapskate

[@rppoker4768]

Who pays more ? That is where he goes

[@deepblue8143]

Who wouldn't?

[@DarkLordofTheSith69]

What is going on with this channel is this even official jim ross or have an outlaw mudshow hijacked it

[@misternewman1576]

I don't think the full episodes were posted before. Now it seems more organized.

[@Burger-urger]

Judge dredd 😆😆 #cardcarryingmembercultofcornette

[@dlbia9569]

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[@Bootube3859]

I'm unsubscribing from this. Way too many ads.

[@darnellpistachio2991]

The ads are all piled in front. If you get passed like half hour 45 or so theyre gone completely.

[@birdmandrugstories]

KZbin premium ya bum!

[@deepblue8143]

Maybe not complain about something you're getting for free.

[@jeremyreevessicg2218]

I would watch a lot more of JR if chubby wasn’t hosting

[@deepblue8143]

What does this even mean?

[@jasoncutshaw8401]

Me too.. can stand Conrad

[@scrappy93]

Old Bill Watts with his racist interview got to Hank Aaron.

[@audgyf7237]

UNLISTENABLE TO MANY COMMERCIALS Been a supporters since beginning. Lost me

[@Skibbitypappappa]

Oh calm down princess

[@michaelbehrendt9585]

This ain't an airport...no need to announce your departure...no one cares

[@aarontaylor6889]

You doing ok now or is this still upsetting you Audgy? I hope you’ve found your happiness....

[@geoffgravitt7476]

Drag the red dot at the bottom of the screen to the last few seconds of the video, let it play out, then click the replay symbol, no commercials. I agree, a commercial every 2 minutes is overkill. No reason for it.

[@MrAitraining]

Unless being a "supporter" means you have sent money in to help pay towards these podcasts, you shouldn't complain about this great free content.