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If you've always wanted to know what the real story was behind some of wrestling's biggest moments, Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard will finally give you the real answer. A terrific storyteller, Bruce has done and seen it all and now he's going to share it all with you so sit back and be ready for a wild ride! Join Bruce and his partner in crime, Conrad Thompson as they take you through the WWF's expansion in the 80s, Houston Wrestling, the challenging early 90s for the WWF, the GWF ...
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, WWE Hall of Famer and professional wrestling legend Gerald Brisco joins John and Conrad to tell some wild stories and share his thoughts on the world of professional wrestling. Mr. Brisco details why WWE audiences never got a Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan PPV main event, why there was a bounty placed on him and h…
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On this edition of Something To Wrestle, we place John in the hotseat for a LIVE edition of #ASKJBL Anything! John discusses the assault he endured over the weekend at the hands of his longtime nemesis Hornswoggle. And, John gives his predictions for this weekend's Saturday Night's Main Event along with answering a ton of questions from X and our l…
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This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop dives into the aftermath and rebuilding process that Ole Anderson incurred following Vince McMahon's takeover of GCW. Hear how Ole fought to rebuild his new Georgia promotion from the ashes. With the WWF making aggressive moves into southern strongholds, Ole didn’t just push back, he tried to reclaim what …
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John and Conrad take a deep dive into the incredible career of Fit Finlay. John shares his stories of working with Finlay and his impact not only on him but the wrestling industry as a whole. The guys also discuss the untimely passing of Sabu and his influence on several of the talents working today. All tha…
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The Wrestling Stoop returns as Bob Roop talks The Fabulous Moolah and the many allegations & stories of her pimping, sex trafficking, and requesting sexual favors from students. We also talk smart fans trying to dictate the matches, and how to veterans handled it versus the younger talent. Plus, we talk Georgia talent defecting to the WWF in 1984, …
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John and Conrad discuss the legendary friendship and career of Leon White aka Big Van Vader. JBL shares his stories and experiences travelling across the world with the big man. The guys also cover all the latest news and notes of today surrounding the world of professional wrestling on this edition of Somet…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle with John Layfield, JBL and host Conrad Thompson discuss all the latest news from the world of professional wrestling. JBL shares his thoughts on Bryan Danielson's statements about ending his in ring career, The Rock's comments on Pat McAfee and so much more. This episode was recorded LIVE on SomethingToWrest…
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This week on the Wrestling Stoop Bob talks the art of a wrestling promo, what makes a good referee, and how to put together a match that entertains the fans. Plus, we talk more stories from the Georgia territory and beyond, featuring Ted Dibiase, Skip Young, Arn Anderson, King Kong Bundy, Mr. Wrestling (Tim Woods), Mr. Wrestling #2 (Johnny Walker),…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John and Conrad catch up on all the latest breaking news from the aftermath of WrestleMania 41. John also shares his thoughts on how the thoughht the two night event went and what he expects moving forward in WWE. All that plus so much more on this edition of Something To Wrestle. BLUECHEW - Visit https://bl…
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The Wrestling Stoop is back talking more talent passing through the Georgia territory through the early 1980s. Bob shares a fun story of Assassin (Jody Hamilton), Ray Stevens, and a gun! Plus, we talk the art of getting over a squash match, bringing ICW talent like Ron Garvin & Pez Whatley over to Georgia, as well as the likes of Larry Zbyszko, Ric…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John Layfield and Conrad Thompson discuss all things WrestleMania 41! John shares his thoughts on how the build to the grandest stage of them all has gone this year. Who he thinks will walk away the Undisputed Champion of the world. If he believes Jacob Fatu will leave this weekend with gold around his waist…
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New edition of the Wrestling Stoop as Bob Roop talks his memories of some of the talent he worked with during his run in Georgia Championship Wrestling, circa 1983. We talk the infamous fight between Paul Orndorff & Tony Atlas, that saw Paul bite off a chunk of Tony's ear off! Hear what happened after the skirmish, both with Tony's ear AND him leav…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John and Conrad discuss John's long a hilarious friendship with Paul Wight aka The Big Show! John shares stories of his brutal steel cage match with the giant, ribbing the big man, and so much more. These are stories you won't hear anywhere else about the larger than life gentle giant. STOPBOX - Get firearm …
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John and Conrad take a close look at the illfated NWA invasion of the WWF in 1997. John also shares his experience working alongside Barry Windham as one half of the short lived "New Blackjacks" and learning about the teams dismantling. John gives his viewpoint on why he knew the invasion angle was doomed an…
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The Wrestling Stoop returns this week as Bob Roop talks the Vince McMahon buyout of Georgia Championship Wrestling, the wrath of Jim Barnett, Ole Anderson's response, the Brisco "Blood Oath", the end of an era at WTBS, Black Saturday, & more! Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Includes the $5…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, fans asked "Wresting God" John Bradshaw Layfield questions LIVE! JBL took questions on all things WWE Attitude Era, including the Brawl For All, trolling Mark Henry, pranking the Miz, John Cena's heel promo and much more. Check out the Hell in the Cell documentary on our new PodCast Heat Channel: https://www…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John and Conrad discuss his friend and time working with the "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels. The guys discuss the legendary career of the "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and John's angle with HBK in 2009. John will share stories of his time working with Shawn during the Attitude Era and so much more. TRUE C…
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The Wrestling Stoop returns as Bob Roop & Ray Russell discuss more behind the scenes stories from Georgia Championship Wrestling from the early 1980s, including the many issues between Ole Anderson and Jim Barnett. We talk Ole Anderson's accusations of Jim Barnett stealing money from the Georgia territory, Ole removing Barnett of his financial "dut…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John and Conrad take a look at the legendary career of WWE Hall Of Famer, Gerald Brisco. Gerald and John have been friends for decades and have had adventures so wild they have to be real. John shares all of them on his edition of Something To Wrestle with John Layfield. MAGIC SPOON - Get $5 off your next or…
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The Wrestling Stoop returns as Bob Roop discusses the business practices of Ole Anderson and Jim Barnett in Georgia Championship Wrestling. We go deep behind the scenes as first, we discuss Ole's expansion into Ohio, Michigan, and West Virginia.. How it all came about, dealing with the Sheik & Vince McMahon Sr., the power of cable TV, making syndic…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John and Conrad hand over the reigns of the show to you the listener with another edition of #Ask JBL Anything! John answers multiple questions including what's the most important thing in wrestler's court, the impact of the MIZ on the WWE Universe, who put John on their shit list and so much more. MANDO - C…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John and Conrad discuss all things Global Federation Wrestling and John's time with the company. John shares stories behind some of his matches in the territories, working alongside several future hall of famers, and some wild road stories you won't hear anywhere else. TRUE CLASSIC - Start looking great with…
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The Wrestling Stoop is back as Bob Roop continues to talk the early 1980s in Georgia and other random memories from throughout his career. We discuss the firing of Paul Orndorff in GCW, The Road Warriors having road-rage and leaving for the AWA, the "wrestler's handshake", the Matt Borne/Brian Blair fight, Ole Anderson's no nonsense business demean…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John Layfield and Conrad take us on a journey through John's early years traveling the globe wrestling in Japan, Mexico and Germany. John shares stories that will blow your mind involving the Japanese mafia, Super Porky, Vampiro, sumo wrestlers and so much more. MAGIC SPOON - Get $5 off your next order at Ma…
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The Wrestling Stoop is back as Bob Roop continues to discuss his time working for Ole Anderson in Georgia Championship Wrestling. We talk stories involving The Iron Sheik, "Dr. D" David Schultz, a young Bret Hart, Tommy Rich, Roddy Piper being fired, Ole's rule for no-shows, drug use in the territory, payoffs on the Georgia loop & for TV, and so mu…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John Layfield and Conrad take a journey through John's storied career as a tag team partner to greats such as Kerry Von Erich, Dick Murdoch, Killer Tim, Black Bart, Bobby Duncum Jr, Terry Funk, Stone Cold and so many more. FACTOR - Eat smart with Factor. Get started at https://www.factormeals.com/wrestle50of…
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It's the latest Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop as we begin to discuss Bob's lengthy run working for Ole Anderson and Georgia Championship Wrestling in the early 1980s. We talk leaving Mid-South and heading to Georgia, the passing of Bob's father during that time period, Bob's real feelings behind stretching marks and the "incident" from Florida that wa…
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On this REMIX episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad go back 20 years to revisit Royal Rumble 2002, which took on January 20, 2002 at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA! In it, we'd see Triple H win the Royal Rumble after his quad injury 7 months earlier, Chris Jericho defend his Undisputed Championship against The Rock, Ric Flair vs. Mr. …
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John and Conrad take us back to 1997 and the battle for Monday night. John shares stories of his time in the WWE during that year and how the fight to stay on top made everybody better. John also gives us his thoughts on Austin's neck injury, the Montreal screw job, the arrival of crow Sting and so much more…
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It's the final episode of a trilogy of "ASK BOB ANYTHING" Q&As to kick off the new year! This week Bob continues to answer your questions and hear stories about the promiscuous Jose Lothario, Matt Borne's issues in Georgia, what are the Road Warriors allergic to(?!), Tito Santana, Tim Horner, The Destroyer, Ole Anderson, Gordon Solie, Bob's biggest…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John and Conrad explore JBL's first year in the WWE. John shares his eye witness accounts of several legendary behind the scenes moments that has had wrestling fans buzzing for decades. This is an episode you have to hear to believe. John recollection of all the happens of 1996 are jaw dropping and hilarious…
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The Wrestling Stoop returns this week with ASK BOB ROOP ANYTHING... PART 2!!! Just some of the topics this week include stories involving Paul Orndorff, David Sammartino, Jerry Lawler, Sam Bass, Dick the Bruiser, the Guerreros, Grizzly Smith, the art of the working punch, the San Francisco loop, ICW spot shows, a potential booking job for Bob in Mi…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle with John Layfield, we're handing over the reigns to you the listener for our most requested topic, "Ask JBL Anything." John answers everything from why did your character wear a white hat, too what current wrestler do you wish you faced during your in ring career. John hits us with some answers that will hav…
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It's our milestone 50th edition of the Wrestling Stoop, kicking off 2025 with a 2-Part Q&A of "Ask Bob Anything"! Just some of the topics discussed this week include Bob Roop's time as a WCW Agent, the backstage fight between Lex Luger & Junkyard Dog in 1990, Original Sheik stories, losing days of memory from a concussion, being stabbed in the ring…
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On this REMIX episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad revisit the Royal Rumble Royal Rumble 2005! from January 30, 2005 They guys discuss the build up to Triple H's title defense against Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship. A brutal triple threat match between JBL, Kurt Angle and The Big Show for the WWE Championship. And, …
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John and Conrad discuss John's time behind the commentary desk for WWE. John shares insight and stories never before told about Vince McMahon's producing style, banned words, why hospitals are called medical facilities and so much more. This episode will keep you on the edge of your seat waiting to hear what…
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On this edition of Something To Wrestle, special guest host John Layfield and Conrad discuss a subject near and dear to John's heart...Tribute To The Troops. John shares stories of how the event started and all the incredible men and women he met along the way. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLE at checkout--just pay $…
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Happy Holidays wishes to all from The Wrestling Stoop as Bob Roop tells more ICW stories, including how thrifty the Miser was when living on the road, and Rip Rogers masturbating in a car.. in front of Angelo Poffo! From there, hear how William Harding got PAID by Angelo Poffo after escaping the infamous "Sugar Hold Challenge". Then, we talk how bo…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle with John Layfield, John and Conrad debunk all the rumors and innuendos surrounding the Brawl For All. John shares his thoughts on Vince Russo's account of the event and how he is convinced this was the worst idea in professional wrestling history. He also discusses how much he made in each fight and how the …
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This week on the Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop, we take a deep dive look into the lawsuit of one Ron Fuller (Welch) vs. Ron Garvin in the Knoxville territory. Fuller suing Garvin for the reimbursement of a $12,000 loan for a Bayliner boat (that's $52,00 0 in today's money!), and the return of Fuller's Southeastern Heavyweight Title belt! Listen to exc…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John Layfield and Conrad discuss the legendary career of one of John's best friends, Ron Simmons. John shares stories of his time working with Ron, hitting his pals with cars and the overall impact and influence Ron Simmons has had on the business of professional wrestling. All that plus so much more on this…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John and Conrad discuss his time working with future WWE Hall of Famer John Cena. John shares stories of his battles in the squared circle against the doctor of Thuganomics, and Big Match John. We hear the story behind JBL giving John Cena that moniker plus how John believes Cena is one of the most respectfu…
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The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop returns this Thanksgiving season with more stories from the All-Star & ICW Poffo days! We talk more "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Izzy Slapawitz cussing out Angelo Poffo for his.. thriftiness, the infamous "Chicken Challenge" and what it was designed to do, Bob working the Poffos with an "injury" that turned into great TV…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John Layfield takes host Conrad Thompson through his journey working with the most iconic figure I professional wrestling, The Undertaker! John shares stories of his times in the ring with the Deadman and the impact Mark Calaway had on his career and professional wrestling as a whole. Plus, the guys introduc…
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The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop returns this week as we discuss the All-Star Wrestling promotion in Knoxville. Bob shares thoughts and stories of his time working around Randy "Macho Man" Savage, Lanny & Angelo Poffo, Pez Whatley, George Weingeroff, Yasu Fuji, Roger Smith, Joe Malenko, & much more! Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bil…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle with John Layfield, John and Conrad celebrate the life and legacy of Eddie Guerrero. The guys look back and discuss the incredible friendship and feud Eddie had with John. John shares stories of one of his closest friends you won't hear anywhere else. The guys also introduce a new segment to the program that …
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The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop returns this week as we discuss the "Knoxville Five" and their FINAL night in the Southeastern territory, the following week's card featuring Roop & company sitting in the crowd (find out the REAL reason why), and the first week of the brand new All-Star Wrestling promotion running opposition to the NWA. All the while…
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On this special episode of Something To Wrestle, Conrad opens the show with an update on Bruce and what's happening in his life and then welcomes our fill in host John Layfield! John and Conrad discuss all things Bruce Prichard from both of their viewpoints as two of Bruce's closest friends. John shares stories you haven't heard about meeting Bruce…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad talk you through the 1988 Survivor Series where "teams of five strive to survive!" JYD, the Baron, and Don Muraco are out and Scott Casey and Jim Brunzell are in? Bruce discusses the Bulldogs departure, the way Arn and Tully reacted to their first WWF Pay Per View, whether or not Savage had …
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The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop returns this week as we continue to tell the story of Knoxville 1979, and the defection from Ron Fuller's Southeastern territory. This week, we look at the final full month of time that Roop, Garvin, Orton, Malenko, and the rest competed for Southeastern in May of 1979. We look at the card results and for the first ti…
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