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Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard
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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, the Monday Night War, the 2000s in WWE and TNA and so much more! Jump in Brother Love's DeLorean and go back in time as Bruce and Conrad pull back the curtain and take you inside some of wrestling's most outrageous, controversial and fascinating moments. New episodes each Friday at 12pm Eastern.
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Episode 498: Royal Rumble 2001
Jan 2301:56:46Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad rewind the clock 25 years to revisit Royal Rumble 2001 a pivotal moment in wrestling history. Bruce shares never-before-told stories surrounding the purchase of WCW, gives an inside look at what it was really like working as a writer in WWE during that era, and breaks down why the in-ring chemistry just didn't click between Triple H and his Olympic gold medal–winning opponent. Add in behind-the-scenes politics, creative challenges, and plenty of classic Bruce-and-Conrad hijinks, and you've got a must-listen episode you won't want to miss. ULTRA ONE - Don't sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code WRESTLE at http://takeultra.com ! #UltraPouches #ad DRIP DROP - Go to http://www.dripdrop.com and use promo code WRESTLE for 20% off. COAST - Coast Pay is offering our listeners free gas for a day when you get started at http://coastpay.com/WRESTLE . Disclaimer: The Coast Visa® Commercial Credit card is issued by Celtic Bank. All card accounts subject to credit approval. CHIME - Chime is not just smarter banking, it is the most rewarding way to bank. Join the millions who are already banking fee free today. It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Head to Chime.com/WRESTLE. BLUECHEW - Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code WRESTLE 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 https://www.savewithconrad.com to learn more.
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Episode 497: Royal Rumble 1996
Jan 1602:22:42Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad rewind the clock to the 1996 Royal Rumble and pull back the curtain on one of WWE's most fascinating transitional eras. Bruce shares candid stories about working with a notoriously difficult Ultimate Warrior, being turned away by a legendary territory figure, and witnessing Vince McMahon as he was actively shaping the definitive voice and presentation of WWE. Add in plenty of behind-the-scenes insight, unexpected twists, and the usual hijinks from the guys, and you've got another can't-miss edition of Something To Wrestle with Bruce Prichard. BETTER WILD - Right now, Betterwild is offering our listeners up to 40% off your order at betterwild.com/WRESTLE POLICY GENIUS - Head to HTTP://policygenius.com/WRESTLE to compare life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save. BLUECHEW - Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code WRESTLE at http://BlueChew.com JCW LUNACY - Juggalo Championship Wrestling drops BRAND NEW episodes of Lunacy every Thursday at 7pm ET exclusively on their YouTube channel http://youtube.com/@psychopathic_records check it out! QUINCE - Layer up this fall with pieces that feel as good as they look. Go to http://Quince.com/WRESTLE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 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.
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Episode 496: Royal Rumble 1991
Jan 901:49:20Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad take us back to 1991 for a deep dive into the Royal Rumble. Bruce breaks down the behind-the-scenes plans for changing champions, when the decision was made to add real stakes to the Rumble match, and how those choices reshaped the event forever. It's a rare peek behind the curtain at one of the most pivotal moments in professional wrestling history — and a story you won't hear anywhere else. COAST - Coast Pay is offering our listeners free gas for a day when you get started at coastpay.com/WRESTLE. Disclaimer: The Coast Visa® Commercial Credit card is issued by Celtic Bank. All card accounts subject to credit approval. MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code STW at HTTP://shopmando.com ! #mandopod BLUECHEW - Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code WRESTLE at http://BlueChew.com FACTOR - Eat smart with Factor. Get started at http://FACTORMEALS.com/wrestle50off and use code 83weeks50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. RAYCON - Raycon's kicking off the new year BIG! Everything's up to 20% off! Just click the link in the description or go to http://buyraycon.com/WRESTLE to save on Raycon audio products sitewide 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.
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Episode 481: Russo Leaves The WWF
Sep 29Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Something To Wrestle, John and Conrad take a trip back through wrestling history. John shares his thoughts on iconic moments like the very first showdown between Pedro Morales and Bruno Sammartino, the tragic passing of Brian Pillman, and Vince Russo and Ed Ferrera's shocking jump from WWE to WCW. Plus, John breaks down his Top 5 Biggest WCW Fumbles! It's a jam-packed edition of Something To Wrestle you won't want to miss. SOUL - Bring on the good vibes and treat yourself to Soul today! Right now, Soul is offering my audience 30% off your entire order! Go to http://GetSoul.com and use the code WRESTLE. That's GetSoul.com, promo code WRESTLE for 30% off. CASH APP - Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/eohggy50 #CashAppPod As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. MAGIC SPOON - Get $5 off your next order at http://MagicSpoon.com/WRESTLE . Magic Spoon—hold on to the dream! 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.
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Episode 476: Wrestling Tough Guys
Aug 26Tap to summarizehttps://youtube.com/live/a53-r616EWw?feature=share On this episode of Something to Wrestle, JBL and Conrad take a deep dive into professional wrestling's legitimately toughest competitors. Who makes John's list of the hardest-hitting men to ever lace up a pair of boots? Does his list match yours? Sit back and enjoy as John delivers a history lesson on some of the greatest—and most feared—shooters in the business. The guys also break down the brutal attack on independent wrestler Syko Stu at the hands of Raja Jackson, share the latest updates on WWE's groundbreaking deal with ESPN, and reflect on Vince McMahon's milestone 80th birthday. It's a jam-packed episode of Something to Wrestle with John Layfield you won't want to miss. STOPBOX - Get firearm security redesigned and save 15% off @StopBoxUSA with code STW at https://stopboxusa.com/STW #stopboxpod MY BOOKIE - Sign up for My Bookie at https://mybookie.website/joinwithWRESTLE50 with code WRESTLE50 and we'll back you on your first deposit. $100 gets you $50. $200 gets you $100 SURF SHARK - Go to https://surfshark.com/wrestlewithbruce or use code WRESTLE at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! MAGIC SPOON - Get $5 off your next order at http://MagicSpoon.com/WRESTLE Magic Spoon—hold on to the dream! BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code WRESTLE -- 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.
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Episode 462: Gerald Brisco
Mar 10, 202501:42:28Tap to summarizeOn 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 order at https://magicspoon.com/wrestle Magic Spoon—hold on to the dream! FACTOR - Eat smart with Factor. Get started at https://www.factormeal.com/factorpodcast and use code FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping.ENVISION - Save money and grow your business with Envision Marketing—visit https://www.conradsguy.com/ today!MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code STW at https://shopmando.com/ #mandopod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 461: Ask JBL Anything
Mar 3, 202501:59:37Tap to summarizeOn 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 - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code STW at https://shopmando.com #mandopodBLUECHEW - Try your first month of BlueChew FREE at https://bluechew.com/ENVISION - Save money and grow your business with Envision Marketing—visit https://www.conradsguy.com/ today!DRAFT KINGS - Download the NEW DraftKings Pick6 app NOW and use code STW. New customers play $5, get $50 in Pick6 credits. Only on DraftKings Pick6. The Crown is Yours.SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/ADVERTISE WITH BRUCE - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Something to Wrestle 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 https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Something to Wrestle.FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/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 https://adfreeshows.supercast.com/Get all of your Something to Wrestle merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/stw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 460: JBL In The GWF
Feb 24, 202502:16:48Tap to summarizeOn 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 some help from our friends at https://www.trueclassictees.com/STWMAGIC SPOON - Get $5 off your next order at https://magicspoon.com/WRESTLE Magic Spoon—hold on to the dream! BLUECHEW - Try your first month of BlueChew FREE at https://bluechew.com/FACTOR - Eat smart with Factor. Get started at https://www.factormeals.com/FACTORPODCAST and use code FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping.ENVISION - Save money and grow your business with Envision Marketing—visit https://www.conradsguy.com/ today!SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/ADVERTISE WITH BRUCE - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Something to Wrestle 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 https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Something to Wrestle.FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/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 https://adfreeshows.supercast.com/Get all of your Something to Wrestle merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/stw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 459: The Mafia, Ribs and Gimmick Infringement
Feb 17, 202501:40:40Tap to summarizeOn 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 MagicSpoon.com/WRESTLE. Magic Spoon—hold on to the dream! FACTOR - Eat smart with Factor. Get started at https://www.factormeals.com/wrestle50off and use code wrestle50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping.BLUECHEW - Try your first month of BlueChew FREE at BlueChew.comFREEBIRD ROAD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd6MCIEkztQSAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/ADVERTISE WITH BRUCE - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Something to Wrestle 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 https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Something to Wrestle.FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/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 https://adfreeshows.supercast.com/Get all of your Something to Wrestle merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/stw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 458: Tagging With The Greats
Feb 10, 202501:41:09Tap to summarizeOn 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/wrestle50off and use code wrestle50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping.MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code STW at https://shopmando.com #mandopodFREEBIRD ROAD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd6MCIEkztQSAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/ADVERTISE WITH BRUCE - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Something to Wrestle 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 https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Something to Wrestle.FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/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 https://adfreeshows.supercast.com/Get all of your Something to Wrestle merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/stw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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