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KONNAN talks about the real life heat between CONRAD THOMPSON and BUFF BAGWELL kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3zOg4NrecyBptU

[@mr.green2341]

Conrad’s Interview Style: “On this day, Meltzer said this. For this match Meltzer gave this many stars. For the Nitro on this date, Meltzer said this.” Deep, hard hitting stuff, man.

[@marcbasil]

..uhhhh, Dave meltzer has historically been the one & only pro rasslin “journalist” that there has ever been. So, what’s your point? Who else is he supposed to quote, Copernicus…? Meltzer recorded & documented almost everything.

[@micahjohnsonboxing6409]

But it's actually interesting when the wrestler buries Meltezer and says real story.

[@Matt-cr4vv]

Conrad has explained his use of Meltzer on the show a ton of times. Conrad uses the Observer or the Torch at times because it’s the best resource available that has the events of the time they’re discussing compiled into one place. It includes both behind the scenes things that did or didn’t happen and is all conveniently in one resource to easily use. It fits the style of the show to discuss what did or didn’t happen and what the host was thinking and/or why they made a decision at that period in time. And at times you get to hear someone go off about whatever Meltzer said because it wasn’t true or they disagree and adds entertainment value to the show. Conrad has offered people who complain about him using it in the past that if they can provide him a better resource to use that would accomplish the same thing as the newsletters that he would gladly be willing to use those on the show. Nobody has been able to do that because the reality is a similar resource doesn’t exist and he’s using the best thing he has available to him to help guide a discussion. It’s easy to understand why it’s used if you think about it truthfully and again if you know of a better resource out there I’m sure Conrad would be glad for you to provide it to him. And clearly if you listen it isn’t just the newsletter, the newsletter sparks a more in depth conversation from the host as they respond to what was said in the newsletter. People just want to discredit Conrad and being good at what he does by making this argument that really doesn’t hold much water if you look at the full picture.

[@marcbasil]

@@micahjohnsonboxing6409 derp. Yeah, genius. That’s kind of the point/the punchline 🤤

[@marcbasil]

@@Matt-cr4vv good grief, that was achingly cringe 😳

[@liamstewart4472]

Conrad has a fun show but even he knows that no one listening to those shows for Conrad's opinion, it's always for the main host.

[@NationalSportsEntertainmentNSE]

He got annoying when he kept backpedaling on Eric instead of just admitting the man was right.

[@roccojamison89gooker51]

Disco Inferno needs to give a shout out to Wrestling Bios because of Saturday Wright Disco as well as the short Disco Inferno dancing videos. Konnan and Disco need to get Alex Wright on their podcast.

[@Lazy-Monkey]

I only have one problem with Conrad.. and it has nothing to do with his involvement in wrestling or being a fan. I just hate his voice. When he's talking, it makes me want to turn the sound off. Nothing against the guy, but his voice and way of speaking is just... not a fit for me.

[@pleaseshutup7053]

Not a fan of the southern charm?

[@Lazy-Monkey]

@@pleaseshutup7053 I live in the south. I think it's that his voice sounds so much like an annoying uncle of mine.

[@greenonions7492]

That was my problem in the beginning. I didn't find his Southern accent annoying but the sound of his voice, he sounds like he's got a jawbreaker in his mouth but he does put out good product.

[@johns1187]

Conrad involves himself in an interview to the point where you can tell he is trying to push Bischoff around as if Conrad is getting off on powering the booker.

[@loooooooongstanding2141]

I think Conrad would be doing Eric Bischoff a lot of help if he got someone else to to co-host 83 Weeks. Conrad is clearly a shill for AEW an he's constantly shutting Bischoff down anytime something negative about AEW is said.

[@AhtoNajeebRashied]

I'm with you on that

[@marcbasil]

…Thomson hasn’t consistently hosted that podcast in months. He’s barely ever on there anymore. What’re you talking about?

[@onewarriornation602]

I agree, and it's not just AEW. It's no secret Conrad is your stereotypical Meltzer idolizing neckbeard. He clearly has a disdain for Eric Bischoff and can't stand the man because of his uneducated "mElTzEr SaId!!111" opinions being debunked.

[@loooooooongstanding2141]

@@marcbasil who?

[@geesecougar2]

He keeps doing 83 Weeks because it's clear from their chemistry that Eric is one of Conrad's favorites. I think they respect each other on an intellectual and business level. Their AEW debates are great, Conrad's def an AEW fanboy but he's not "shutting" Eric down it's always a very lively discussion and Eric gets plenty of opps to crap on AEW. I'm a loyal listener to 83 weeks, always have it on at the gym on Monday.

[@markmann5539]

the only time Conrad bothers me is when he cuts people off, who does he think he is??!

[@joses5292]

The only reason Conrad even has all these podcasts is because he's Rick's son in law, he's obviously well connected, and used those connections to start a monopoly.

[@Matt-cr4vv]

First thing first Conrad started the podcast network before he was Rics son in law. Second, he was making connections before he met Ric but yes his relationship with Ric helped to develop the connections to build it all. That’s how life in general works so we should probably not act like it was some nefarious thing. But on top of Ric he built a reputation to get people to work with him because he treated people well in his dealings so that those people would speak highly of him to others to build a trust level. But on top of those things he has the network because he built a viable business plan to monetize the shows to make it worth someone’s time to do the show. When he approached people to do a show with him he had a demonstrated business plan that showed how it could be monetizing and assured people that doing the show would be worthwhile. That’s why he has so many people because he has built a platform that actually makes them money. Multiple guys like Bruce or Eric have said how hesitant they were because their prior podcasts didn’t make any money but how Conrad demonstrated a clear path to make money and proved it was worth their time. If he wasn’t doing that the shows wouldn’t be around just because he’s Rics som in law.

[@onewarriornation602]

​@@Matt-cr4vv Hey hey, it's Conrad again. How many sock accounts you up to, Connie?

[@theecharmingbilly]

You clearly don't know what a monopoly is. 🤣🤣

[@thagame7528]

Why would I respect you guys sports opinions?

[@donovanbradford8231]

That is the thing why Conrad and his Podcasts with Eric, J.R., and Bruce are good things to have around because Meltzer may have talked to someone here and there over a particular situation but he will build an entire narrative off vs hearing it from the people who were there if you use your critical thinking skills and start to hear the stories and get all to most of thr facts you can peice together what happened at a particular event that all these people were there for. Sometimes the real answer is simply why didn't Christian get a title shot at such a place, because he went to the wrong arena, why not have not Shawn vs Bret at Maina 13 because Austin and Taker were getting better reactions. Sometimes you need to hear from a lot of people do know what happened like 2000 Bash at the Beach, Russo mist likely went into business for himself after people like Booker T found moments before he went out to wrestle a second match with Jeff. So having Conrad around is good because it helps dispel some if the rumor from over the years.

[@DUARTE99]

Conrad can be annoying sometimes, but nowhere near to how annoying Disco is.

[@AhtoNajeebRashied]

Was subscribed to several of Conrad's shows but have unsubscribed. I like southern accents but don't like his voice, the questions he asks, his responses to ppl and all the plugging. He sounds like a whiney kid to me. No ill will towards the dude. I like my co host to be engaging and knowledgeable on the subjects without being offended that someone doesn't respond the way they want.

[@bsharp1981]

No major issue with Conrad because he doesn’t go with the gossip route like others. I respect his hustle and work with his podcast network I just dint like him on it. He comes off as corny. I love listening to Bischoff not him. For the life of me dint know why he sucks up to Metlzer so much and I seriously doubt he pays for his newsletter

[@JeezaLou]

I think Corndiff is Conrad in disguise 😂

[@Hypno_BPM]

only thing i don’t like about Conrad is that he looks like he’s scrolling through random web pages while he’s “listening” to his guest speak.

[@MetlKen87]

I think its the notes for the show. They have pages and pages of notes for every show.

[@marcbasil]

@@MetlKen87gee ya think?

[@micahjohnsonboxing6409]

He's probably working

[@TribalThief]

Can't stand the mark, how can he talk about anything athletic

[@KeepinIt100OFFICIAL]

because his co-host works/ worked in the business. So he asks questions from the perspective of a fan.

[@Hypno_BPM]

this is a stupid take , music critics aren’t music artists themselves. same goes for movie, art critics etc.

[@geesecougar2]

Conrad is the hardest working man in wrestling and deserves thanks. He's a genuinely great interviewer and has real chemistry with these guys. Paul and Casio are solid but Conrad is really smart and you can tell he's a real fan who really cares about the subject matter. He could challenge some guys more (like JR and Ric) but I get why he is more deferential with them and nobody's perfect. Not every show is a hit but I'm very thankful for what he's done, thank you Conrad!

[@mansion1719]

Conrad used to have the greatest podcasts if you're a wrestling fan but they're unlistenable now. It's just endless, endless adverts. I know that it's business for him but as a listener, they're impossible to enjoy.

[@onewarriornation602]

I agree fully with that! I tried listening to a Foley podcast two weeks ago and stopped an hour into it after the 4th hidden commercial for whatever bullshit Conrad is trying to sell.

[@Itiswrittenkjv1611]

Rolltide

[@mansion1719]

@@onewarriornation602 it really ruins the flow of the show. I fully understand why it's happening though.

[@onewarriornation602]

@@mansion1719 That it does! You are invested in the story being told only to have it interrupted with someone hawking shitty car insurance plans that you have to hit skip on them try to find where the commercial ends and the story you are tuning in for continues.

[@josheisert8380]

​@@onewarriornation602 Those are ads payed by the people who want their business advertised so you can listen to the show for free. That's how they get paid. C'mon bud. The only thing Conrad puts on there for himself is his insurance company ad.

[@jackiejones3296]

Conrad Thompson isn't just some random mark, he helps people within the industry raise their profile and make good money. He's a good guy.

[@AhtoNajeebRashied]

You say he's a good guy but don't actually know him. You have no idea what's inside his heart. You don't know him.

[@marcbasil]

He’s some obese mark who is “famous” for being married to flairs kid…..

[@onewarriornation602]

Nah, he's just some morbidly obese mark who started buying Ric Flair food and drinks to hang out with him then hooked up with Charlotte's ugly ass sister. Now he does a bunch of shitty ass podcasts where he disrespects the stars of the shows and hawks his stupid ass car insurance.

[@josheisert8380]

​@@AhtoNajeebRashied I agree with your statement but do you live by the same token by not saying he is a bad guy? Anyway the people on his podcast are the people who praise him for helping them so I believe whatever his motives are he is still helping the people who say he helps them.

[@mox19380]

Conrad pays guys to come on and do a show where they review events, performers, etc. that's it. why should anyone have an issue with him getting guys to willfully work with him. disagree with his position fine. but question whether or not he has a right to make a show is silly

[@JoesRambles]

Fan opinion can be important in terms of how they relate to the product and work. But Konnan nailed it, be respectful and not a know it all. We fans have an outside opinion; feedback. But the wrestlers and those in the business have much much more product knowledge than we do. Just be respectful and have a mind open to learn is what us fans need to do.

[@ninthlife1745]

I would say that Conrad is the reason why there are SO many wrestling podcast & KZbin channels now. I think all these silly fans think they can do exactly what he did.

[@pleaseshutup7053]

You right a lot of fans foolish Conrad built different and has an elite level worth ethic.

[@onewarriornation602]

​@@pleaseshutup7053 His 86" waist and G cup titties say otherwise about his work ethic.

[@ryanmussell739]

Like bill Simmons for podcast, Conrad got in before wwe podcast, KZbin shows took off.

[@KeepinIt100OFFICIAL]

are any of the WWE podcasts worth listening to?

[@Hypno_BPM]

tbf there were several podcasts that started before WWE’s

[@johndunne550]

Great comparison. Both balance being industry insiders while having an every man quality. Love them both.

[@dustdevil9614]

I'm I the only one who doesn't are for Deeskos takes ?

[@darthsebio1726]

Nr1 Conrad is a fan second,first he is a conman with money..Nr2 not that i am a fan of today’s wrestling..but not respecting the opinion of those who pay you is unintelligent..Nr3 Konnan sounds most of the time very unintelligent but seems to feel different about it..Nr4 Konnan wants to sound tough but sounds very dull..Nr5 Konnan is a thief..a stupid little thief (it’s proven)...🤯😳

[@joetroller514]

ever since Prichard started working with WWE again, STWW has dropped in quality big time.

[@marcbasil]

That show was never, ever good

[@onewarriornation602]

The show never had any quality. It was dumbass Brother Love constantly spinning revisionist history to suck Vince's dick constantly. By far the most pathetic wrestling podcast around, even worse than Jim Ross' podcast.

[@Itiswrittenkjv1611]

​@@marcbasildeep dives are good

[@johnnytheworldowner9130]

I don't know how Conrad has any time to enjoy himself. He seems to record about 7 podcasts a week while also working 9-5 and all that bonus stuff.

[@Hypno_BPM]

isn’t he married too lol

[@joshuabowen6919]

He owns a business, I'm sure he's not working 9-5

[@CockyBalboa]

He doesn’t run the day to day operations of his mortgage business anymore.

[@johnnytheworldowner9130]

@@CockyBalboa well in that case, he's a lazy slob.

[@emilkoch4098]

Hahaha Conrad’s got some haters for no reason. As a lifelong wrestling fan I really appreciate Conrad’s podcast. He’s a great interviewer. Let’s his guests talk, listens and asks good thought provoking questions. His podcasts alone have gotten me through several long days at work. Thank you Conrad.

[@royalty843]

Wow I'm first for once

[@AhtoNajeebRashied]

Does that make you feel better? Are you proud? Is this the height of achievement in your life?

[@royalty843]

@@AhtoNajeebRashied I'd dare say i put it right up there with blowing my nose for the first time.

[@trmatt01]

Hardcore Marks know the business better than most wrestlers . You can’t tell me that Chuck Palumbo knows wrestling more than Conrad

[@MetlKen87]

This is the biggest jabroni mark take on the internet. If you aren't in the locker room, and have actually had to be around the business you don't know more than someone who spent years actually doing it. The internet makes you clowns feel like you're the end all be all. 🤡

[@pleaseshutup7053]

Why you disrespecting chuck Palumbo. Dude did good work with Billy and chuck and that feud with Jamie noble was good.

[@pleaseshutup7053]

@@MetlKen87 facts bro dude making out of pocket statements for no reason

[@trmatt01]

@@MetlKen87 so tell me how Chuck Palumbo has done more for and in the business than Conrad Thompson ? Conrad has created much more revenue in “the business” than 99% of guys that have wrestled in a ring. And if it wasn’t for Marks like Conrad , most people wouldn’t give two turds about wrestling. Marks like him make “the business” still relevant and interesting. By your logic, David Arquette (WCW Champion) knows more about “the business” than any wrestling fan ..

[@MetlKen87]

@@trmatt01 bro, you said hard-core marks know more about the business than people who have actually worked in it. You never said anything about what they've done for the business. You're literally retarded and have the iq of a potato.

[@jamesblack893]

Conrad is inoffensive. Don't get why people would get butthurt over him.

[@Robby_C]

i dont understand why people hate on Conrad. He is a very likable guy.

[@mr.green2341]

@Robby C Well, he did pay Shane Douglas to hang out with him. And his “work” during the “Ric Flair’s Last Match” fiasco was cringe af.

[@Robby_C]

@@mr.green2341 i never said the guy was cool.. i said he was likable. people trash him like they saw him kick a puppy.

[@onewarriornation602]

The "hate" stems from two things. 1: People are tuning in to listen to the Wrestling personality speak. None of us are tuning in to hear about Conrad's shitty car insurance company. No one cares and it is irritating as shit to be involved in hearing someone telling a story and suddenly youre hearing the co-host pitching car insurance every 5 minutes throughout an hour long podcast. 2: He is disrespectful as fuck towards those in the business. He will quote Meltzer's dumb ass, then the person who was ACTUALLY THERE will say "no, we were doing this angle.to get to this point down the road." Conrad proceeds to continually cop an attitude and call his "guests" liars repeatedly because they said Dave Meltzer was full of shit. It's irritating, and off-putting. He has zero professionalism whatsoever and things he was standing beside Bischoff and McMahon and Russo through the entire thing. He wasn't. He should shut the fuck up and let those who were actually there explain what was happening and why.

[@brianconnelly1238]

I don't mind Conrad Thompson, I enjoy his perspective, I agree with most of his opinions

[@MABMGuitar]

Conrad’s podcasts are the best. I don’t care what anyone says. No politics and no negativity unlike so many others.

[@Number9_Media1]

Konnan hit the nail on the head. One major element of Conrad's commentary, and or nature. Is primarily he has respect; something Meltzer and the rest of the internet marks lack. Conrad approaches his product as a fan would. With intrigue, curiosity and respect. People like JD and Solomonster, believe they know it all

[@onewarriornation602]

Respect? 😂 He fucking attacks the fucking stars of the podcast whenever they don't feed into Meltzer's bullshit fairytales.

[@sonanderson6351]

Conrad is a bit of a psychopath, he’s nice when he wants something 😊

[@allencollins5666]

✔ Agree

[@justineckart549]

“He’s good at everything he does.” Tremendous praise from Konnan. And I have to agree. I’m a big Conrad mark. I actually like him more than any of the industry folks he does podcasts with. I think he is better at podcasting than any of them. I think he is also biggest carnie alive, in the best possible way. Start a whole string of successful wrestling podcasts all to shill your refinancing business? That’s some freakin carnie shit right there. And I love it so much I bought a “save with Conrad” hoodie so I can get in on the action in some small way. We should all be as carnie as Conrad. The world would be a better place with so much self reliance around.

[@onewarriornation602]

Hey Conrad, see you're now jerking yourself off in the comments section.

[@mikefegan2324]

Conrad Thompson has done more for the wrestling business than you ever have

[@MetlKen87]

More than Konnan ever has? The guy who brought the current modern style of wrestling to America? The delusion juice must have been strong for you jabroni's this morning.

[@onewarriornation602]

Hey Conrad, see you're trying to put yourself over under yet another account. Hey, so, no. You haven't. You've never been in the Wrestling business, you'll never be in the Wrestling business, and you have contributed zero to the wrestling business.

[@allencollins5666]

​@@onewarriornation602Got Him. He Was Busted Like A Glass Bottle.

[@DoctorBastard]

Don't see why people get wound up over Conrad, he comes across a fan trying to entertain other fans. Never really understood why Brian Last has such a dislike of him either, presumably he's worried about Cornette being poached away.

[@shams3831]

Lmao. Cornette and Last are best buddies. Not really a big fan of Last, but do you seriously think he's worried that Cornette would be poached away from him?

[@DoctorBastard]

​@@shams3831 Oh I doubt it, but all it takes is feeling threatened by someone and that little voice in your head saying it'll happen to make people lash out.

[@shams3831]

@@DoctorBastard I get what you mean but Cornette and Last are best friends, not just business partners. Don't think the thought of Cornette being poached by Conrad (or whoever) ever occurred to him.

[@onewarriornation602]

Brian Last is actually good at his job, unlike Conrad. He has zero concern of anyone poaching Corney away.

[@jacosisaba]

So if you haven’t been in the wrestling business your not allowed to talk about wrestling? Some of these people asking questions act like if you have any small interest in wrestling your a mark. Crazy

[@KeepinIt100OFFICIAL]

I don't think anyone would start a wrestling podcast if they had a "small interest"

[@Itiswrittenkjv1611]

I only really listen to prichards podcast and only the deep dives of wrestlers or shows. Prichard is funny and informative and Conrad is good enough with that but I do find him annoying and not genuine sometimes? (Like a car salesman) Idk ric was better with madden. Give me a 3 hr deep dive of hogan's career with Conrad and prichard that I can listen to while wokring and I'm down. Other than that, anything else they/he does or sells or whatever they can shove up their ass. Not interested. Besides k100 is the best podcast and I hope it stays that way. But I only listen to the KZbin clips.

[@JJbm4233]

Personally, I think that’s a stupid question! Conrad has never presented to him self as anything other than the a gabronai fan. Someone please tell me how to properly spell that word the last word

[@BigPoppaPun]

jabroni

[@theecharmingbilly]

fan