Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson fire up the time machine and take you back to one of the most important nights in wrestling history WrestleMania XIII from March 23, 1997 at the Rosemont Horizon in Chicago, Illinois!
JR relives the iconic and industry changing double-turn between Bret “Hitman” Hart and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, breaking down why this moment redefined both men’s careers and helped usher in a new era of professional wrestling. From Austin’s gutsy, blood soaked performance to Bret’s transformation into a bitter anti-hero, JR gives you a front-row seat to the magic as only he can.
The guys also dig into the ripple effects of Shawn Michaels “losing his smile”, the arrival and impact of Chyna, and the introduction of Ken Shamrock as a special referee. Plus, JR shares his thoughts on Sid’s WWF Championship win over Bret, the road to Undertaker vs. Sid in the main event, and how all of it fit into the rapidly changing landscape of the business including the growing influence of ECW.
Behind the scenes insight, unforgettable moments, and JR’s signature storytelling make this a must-listen deep dive into a WrestleMania that changed everything.
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For fifty years Jim Ross has been the Voice of Wrestling. From starting as referee in the regional territories to becoming the Executive Vice President for WWE to commentary for AEW, nobody has a story quite like Jim Ross. From recruiting and hiring some of the biggest superstars in the industry to providing the soundtrack for the most important moments in wrestling history, “Good Ole JR” was there for it all. Join us every Thursday morning as Conrad Thompson grills JR like you’ve never heard before, uncut and uncensored! Boomer Sooner!
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Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson fire up the time machine and take you back to one of the most important nights in wrestling history WrestleMania XIII from March 23, 1997 at the Rosemont Horizon in Chicago, Illinois!
JR relives the iconic and industry changing double-turn between Bret “Hitman” Hart and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, breaking down why this moment redefined both men’s careers and helped usher in a new era of professional wrestling. From Austin’s gutsy, blood soaked performance to Bret’s transformation into a bitter anti-hero, JR gives you a front-row seat to the magic as only he can.
The guys also dig into the ripple effects of Shawn Michaels “losing his smile”, the arrival and impact of Chyna, and the introduction of Ken Shamrock as a special referee. Plus, JR shares his thoughts on Sid’s WWF Championship win over Bret, the road to Undertaker vs. Sid in the main event, and how all of it fit into the rapidly changing landscape of the business including the growing influence of ECW.
Behind the scenes insight, unforgettable moments, and JR’s signature storytelling make this a must-listen deep dive into a WrestleMania that changed everything.
Business is about to pick up… on Grilling JR!
MORGAN & MORGAN - Morgan & Morgan is America’s Largest Injury Law Firm Morgan & Morgan is giving one lucky fan the chance to win $2,000 and 2x tickets to WrestleMania 42 on April 18th & 19th in Las Vegas! To enter, all you need to do is text ’HEAT42’ to 4-THE-PEOPLE (484-373-6753) and follow the prompts in your text message. For The People. For The Fans.
BLUECHEW - Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code JR at http://BlueChew.com
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 savewithconrad.com to learn more.
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For fifty years Jim Ross has been the Voice of Wrestling. From starting as referee in the regional territories to becoming the Executive Vice President for WWE to commentary for AEW, nobody has a story quite like Jim Ross. From recruiting and hiring some of the biggest superstars in the industry to providing the soundtrack for the most important moments in wrestling history, “Good Ole JR” was there for it all. Join us every Thursday morning as Conrad Thompson grills JR like you’ve never heard before, uncut and uncensored! Boomer Sooner!
Logos and album art by Dave Silva
All backgrounds licensed by Videoblocks
Some copyrighted images may have been curated and altered to create uniquely transformative content.
