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Join Conrad Thompson as he visits with the driving force behind VICE TV's "Dark Side of the Ring," Producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisener to discuss Episode Three: Brawl For All. The guys discuss why the topic of the Brawl For All tournament was a subject they wanted to cover, getting the participants to agree to be interviewed, their views of the brawl itself, and the aftermath they witnessed from the brutal battle. If you haven't already seen the episode be sure to look on iTunes, Amazon, and the VICE app in the coming days. It may also be wise to subscribe to the VICE YouTube channel as they have posted episode one already. Enjoy that episode on YouTube for free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkUsAztC4Xc And be sure to tune into VICE Tuesdays at 10PM Eastern to see the remainder of the season. VICE is Channel 271 on DirecTV and Channel 121 on Dish Network. Next week's episode features Brawl for All and has perhaps the word that best describes the episode is "insanity." You don't want to miss it! Join the conversation on social media using #DarkSideOfTheRing and follow the show on Twitter @DarkSideOfRing and Instagram @DarkSideOfTheRing You can find the guests today on Twitter @evanhusney and @jasoneisener Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Conrad Thompson as he visits with the driving force behind VICE TV's "Dark Side of the Ring," Producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisener to discuss Episode Two: The Life and Crimes of New Jack. The guys discuss getting New Jack to agree to do the show, how the location became a bit of a problem, what New Jack requested on set, trying to figure out where Jerome Young ended and New Jack began, the element of race as it pertains to his character "getting heat" but also how it may have fueled the violence, whether or not drugs played a role, a deep dive on the Kulas family and why they decided not to participate, how Tiny the Terrible and Mass Transit's father had "history," an unbelievable story about Tiny the Terrible as a collector, working with the Sandman, whether or not there are any regrets about the final piece we saw, a crazy story about licensing the XPW footage, MWW's account of the stabbing incident in Florida, and of course a preview of what else is to come on Season Two! If you haven't already seen the episode be sure to look on iTunes, Amazon, and the VICE app in the coming days. It may also be wise to subscribe to the VICE YouTube channel as they have posted episode one already. Enjoy that episode on YouTube for free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkUsAztC4Xc And be sure to tune into VICE Tuesdays at 10PM Eastern to see the remainder of the season. VICE is Channel 271 on DirecTV and Channel 121 on Dish Network. Next week's episode features Brawl for All and has perhaps the word that best describes the episode is "insanity." You don't want to miss it! Join the conversation on social media using #DarkSideOfTheRing and follow the show on Twitter @DarkSideOfRing and Instagram @DarkSideOfTheRing You can find the guests today on Twitter @evanhusney and @jasoneisener Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Conrad Thompson as he visits with the driving force behind VICE TV's "Dark Side of the Ring," Producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisener to discuss Episode One: Benoit. The guys discuss the way season one came together, how it was almost shelved, working with VICE, when they wanted to make an episode about Benoit, how they got to know David through the process, who declined to participate, whether or not to address the "rumors" around the story, the relationship between Eddie and Chris, how Vickie was instrumental in the documentary, how many man hours have gone into the process, how to decide what should air and what shouldn't, how YouTube came to help, JR's take on Benoit not being in the Hall of Fame, CTE, whether or not the extra footage could ever be released, and of course a preview of what else is to come on Season Two! If you haven't already, enjoy the episode on YouTube for free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkUsAztC4Xc And be sure to tune into VICE Tuesdays at 10PM Eastern to see the remainder of the season. VICE is Channel 271 on DirecTV and Channel 121 on Dish Network. Tonight's episode features New Jack and perhaps the word that best describes the episode is "insanity." You don't want to miss it! Join the conversation on social media using #DarkSideOfTheRing and follow the show on Twitter @DarkSideOfRing and Instagram @DarkSideOfTheRing You can find the guests today on Twitter @evanhusney and @jasoneisener Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Grilling JR, the "Voice of Wrestling" Jim Ross is officially back in the saddle! JR opens up with heartfelt updates on his health, his move back home to Oklahoma, and the fresh new direction the podcast is taking. Good Ol' JR is energized, motivated, and ready to get things rolling again on the microphone. Plus, Conrad welcomes "Titan Shrinking" author James Dixon and Inside The Ropes managing editor Kenny McIntoshfor a deep-dive discussion into the newest edition of Titan Shrinking, covering the wild, unpredictable, and often chaotic world of the WWF in 1992. The guys break down surprising revelations, backstage shake-ups, and historical details from the book—some of which even managed to catch Conrad off guard! All that and much more on this can't-miss episode of Grilling JR! TECHOVAS - Get 10% off at https://www.tecovas.com/GRILLINGJR  when you sign up for email and texts STOPBOX - Not only do you get 10% Off your entire order when you use code JR10 at https://stopboxusa.com/JR10 , but they are also giving you Buy One Get One Free for their StopBox Pro. #stopboxpod MOMENTOUS - Visit http://livemomentous.com  and use promo code JR for up to 35% off your first subscription order. LEGAL BUDDY - Download the Legal Buddy App at LegalBuddyApp.com. Register today, use referral code LEGAL for your chance to win a $250 Amazon Gift Card. 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.

On this REMIX edition of Grilling JR, Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson revisit Survivor Series 2001, held November 18th at the historic Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina! The event featured the epic 5-on-5 showdown between Team WWF and Team Alliance for control of the company, plus unforgettable matches like the Immunity Battle Royal, Edge vs. Test to unify the U.S. and Intercontinental Titles, and The Dudley Boyz vs. The Hardy Boyz in a Steel Cage Match to unify the WCW and WWF Tag Team Championships. JR shares his firsthand experiences from that wild time in WWE, reflecting on the chaos, the egos, and the high stakes that defined the Invasion Era. All that and much more on this action-packed Grilling JR! BUTCHER BOX - As an exclusive offer, our listeners can get free protein in every box for a year PLUS $20 off your first box and free shipping when you go to http://ButcherBox.com/JR .  BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com  and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code JR -- just pay $5 shipping. THE PERFECT JEAN - F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code JR15 at www.theperfectjean.nyc/JR15#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 http://www.homechef.com/JR  RAYCON - Raycon's going big for Black Friday and Cyber Monday — everything's up to 30% off! Just click the link in the description or go to http://buyraycon.com/jr  to save on Raycon audio products sitewide LEGAL BUDDY - Download the Legal Buddy App at http://LegalBuddyApp.com . Register today, use referral code LEGAL for your chance to win a $250 Amazon Gift Card. 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.

On this episode of Grilling JR, "The Voice of Wrestling" Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take us back to the chaotic fall of 2001 for an inside look at WWE No Mercy 2001! JR shares behind-the-scenes stories from one of the most pivotal moments of the Invasion Era — when WWE and The Alliance clashed for control of the industry. From Stone Cold Steve Austin's reign of terror to Kurt Angle's rise, and the real-life tensions fueling the storyline, JR gives a candid look at how this event came together. It's a deep dive into the drama, the politics, and the passion that defined No Mercy 2001! 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 https://www.homechef.com/JR  MYBOOKIE - Sign up with code JR50 and we'll back you on your first deposit. $100 gets you $50 extra. $200 gets you a Benjamin. What you do with it is up to you! WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, this weekend. Bet smart. Cash in. Only at MyBookie.  LEGAL BUDDY - Download the Legal Buddy App at LegalBuddyApp.com. Register today, use referral code LEGAL for your chance to win a $250 Amazon Gift Card. RAYCON - Raycon's going big for Black Friday and Cyber Monday — everything's up to 30% off! Just click the link in the description or go to http://buyraycon.com/jr  to save on Raycon audio products sitewide 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.

On this REMIX episode of Grilling JR, It's Halloween Havoc 1992, which means it's Spin the Wheel, Make a Deal with Jake Roberts & Sting headlining the show from the Philadelphia Civic Center. Ron Simmons defends the WCW Title against Cactus Jack, Rick Rude challenges Masahiro Chono for the NWA title, Steve Williams & Steve Austin take on Barry Windham & Dustin Rhodes for the Tag Team titles, Nikita Koloff challenges Vader for the WCW US title, and much more! STOPBOX - Get firearm security redesigned and save 15% off @StopBoxUSA with code JR at https://stopboxusa.com/JR  #stopboxpod LEGAL BUDDY - Download the Legal Buddy App at http://LegalBuddyApp.com . Register today, use referral code LEGAL for your chance to win a $250 Amazon Gift Card. 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.

On this REMIX episode of Grilling JR, "The Voice of Wrestling" Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take us back 32 years to Halloween Havoc 1991! The guys dive into all the happenings of the time — life in WCW without Ric Flair, the introduction of the infamous "steering committee," the challenges of a stacked injury list, and of course, the unforgettable (and downright awful) electrocution of Abdullah the Butcher on pay-per-view. All that and so much more on this spooky, nostalgia-filled edition of Grilling JR! TECHOVAS - Get 10% off at https://www.tecovas.com/GRILLINGJR  when you sign up for email and texts LEGAL BUDDY - Download the Legal Buddy App at http://LegalBuddyApp.com . Register today, use referral code LEGAL for your chance to win a $250 Amazon Gift Card. 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. ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to http://AdvertiseWithJR.com  now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR. Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at www.GrillingJRTees.com On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at AdFreeShows.com.  

On this episode of Grilling JR, "The Voice of Wrestling" Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson take us back to Judgment Day 2003! With the WWE adjusting to life without Stone Cold Steve Austin as an active member of the roster, JR reflects on what it was like to help steer the company through this major transition. Hear his firsthand stories and insights from this pivotal time in wrestling history on 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 https://www.homechef.com/JR  THE PERFECT JEAN - F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code JR15 at www.theperfectjean.nyc/JR15 #theperfectjeanpod MY BOOKIE - Sign up with code JR50 and we'll back you on your first deposit. $100 gets you $50 extra. $200 gets you a Benjamin. What you do with it is up to you! WWE Crown Jewel, this weekend. Bet smart. Cash in. Only at MyBookie. LEGAL BUDDY - Download the Legal Buddy App at http://LegalBuddyApp.com . Register today, use referral code LEGAL for your chance to win a $250 Amazon Gift Card. 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.  

On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Conrad reflect on the life and career of Brian Pillman, who passed away 28 years ago this week. The guys discuss the Loose Cannon's time in WCW as Flyin' Brian, his jump to the WWF, the Hart Foundation and all things in-between! MOMENTOUS - Visit http://livemomentous.com  and use promo code JR for up to 35% off your first subscription order. BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com  and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code JR -- just pay $5 shipping. 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 https://www.homechef.com/JR  LEGAL BUDDY - Download the Legal Buddy App at http://LegalBuddyApp.com . Register today, use referral code LEGAL for your chance to win a $250 Amazon Gift Card. 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.

On this REMIX edition of Grilling JR, "The Voice of Wrestling",JR and Conrad take us back to April 13, 1998 — the night Stone Cold Steve Austin stepped into the ring with Vince McMahon for the very first time. That showdown sparked RAW's victory over Nitro in the ratings after a historic 83-week run. JR shares all the behind-the-scenes details from this iconic night in wrestling history, only on Grilling JR! STOPBOX - Get firearm security redesigned and save 15% off @StopBoxUSA with code JR at https://stopboxusa.com/J R #stopboxpod BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com  and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code JR -- just pay $5 shipping. 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 https://www.homechef.com/JR  LEGAL BUDDY - Download the Legal Buddy App at http://LegalBuddyApp.com . Register today, use referral code LEGAL for your chance to win a $250 Amazon Gift Card. 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. 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.

On this special edition of Grilling JR, "The Voice Of Wrestling" Jim Ross sits down with friend of the show Casio Kid and answers live questions from our AD Free Shows patrons. #wwe #aew #aewdynamite #wrestling #prowrestling 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 https://www.homechef.com/JR  TECHOVAS - Get 10% off at https://www.tecovas.com/GRILLINGJR  when you sign up for email and texts LEGAL BUDDY - Download the Legal Buddy App at http://LegalBuddyApp.com . Register today, use referral code LEGAL for your chance to win a $250 Amazon Gift Card. 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.

On this episode of Grilling JR, "The Voice of Wrestling" Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson dive into Bryan Danielson's next chapter in professional wrestling. JR shares his thoughts on Danielson stepping into a full-time commentator role for AEW Dynamite and even offers him some sage advice. The discussion also sparks JR's Top 5 list of wrestlers who successfully made the transition to the commentary desk — and his picks may surprise you. Plus, the guys break down Danielson's recent interview where he opened up about his relationship with Vince McMahon and his decision to sign with AEW. All that and so much more on this week's edition of Grilling JR! THE PERFECT JEAN - F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code JR15 at www.theperfectjean.nyc/JR15#theperfectjeanpod BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com  and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code JR -- just pay $5 shipping. LEGAL BUDDY - Download the Legal Buddy App at http://LegalBuddyApp.com . Register today, use referral code LEGAL for your chance to win a $250 Amazon Gift Card. 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.  

On this episode of Grilling JR, "The Voice of Wrestling" Jim Ross sits down with Conrad Thompson to cover all the latest happenings in the world of professional wrestling. JR gives his take on the newest developments in the Raja Jackson incident, shares some classic road stories, reflects on the lasting impact of WCW Nitro, and weighs in on the recent rash of neck injuries across the business. All that and plenty more on this week's edition of Grilling JR! MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code JR at https://shopmando.com/  #mandopod LEGAL BUDDY - Download the Legal Buddy App at http://LegalBuddyApp.com . Register today, use referral code LEGAL for your chance to win a $250 Amazon Gift Card. BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com  and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code JR -- just pay $5 shipping. 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 https://www.homechef.com/JR  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.

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 https://www.homechef.com/JR  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.