The Jim Ross Report

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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

JR first met James E. Cornette back in 1983 when "Cowboy" Bill Watts brought him to Mid-South Wrestling along with The Midnight Express...35 years later the two remain close friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why does Bully Ray Dudley consider himself the last "real heel" in the business? Plus: advice for competitors at this Sunday's TLC PPV and how his "I Quit" match with Flip Gordon this Friday at Final Battle will be the culmination of eight months of amazing storytelling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Riccaboni--the voice of Ring Of Honor--called in to break down the stacked card at next Friday's Final Battle PPV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JR discusses the most recent developments in the supposed All Elite Wrestling promotion, WWE’s addition of Auska to the first ever Women’s TLC match against “The Man” Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair, and JR gives a great tribute to his late mentor—“The Big Cat” Ernie Ladd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Angelina Love joins JR for this Thanksgiving Week "Extravaganza"! Breaking down Survivor Series weekend in LA and looking back at great MSW/UFW Thanksgiving week cards over the years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"The greatest female guitarist on earth" Nita Strauss stopped by to talk about the amazing week of wrestling coming to LA and her good friend Becky Lynch's rise at WWE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After taking heat for mispronouncing his name several times, JR invited "The Villain" Marty Scurll to sit down for a face-to-face on the Jericho Cruise! Plus: our friend David LaGreca from Busted Open Radio stopped by to discuss the show's upcoming 10 year anniversary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JR sits with Ricky Steamboat, DDP, and The Hurricane on Chris Jericho's Rock N' Wrestling Rager At Sea! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He’s lighting it up on the indie wrestling scene, today Jeff Cobb called JR to talk about his rise through the ranks of NJPW, PWG, Lucha Underground, and Ring Of Honor—where he was recently crowned the World Television Champion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Woken Matt Hardy is plotting something special for the House Hardy Halloween Special...find out what WWE network subscribers can expect from the Woken One and his friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After recently wrapping up his scheduled in-ring commitments for WWE, legendary high-flyer Matt Hardy says he's excited for what's to come, including a spectacular Halloween special coming soon to the WWE network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices