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Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard
Hosted by Podcast Heat · EN
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 457: The Great Comeback - The Story Behind Royal Rumble 2002
Feb 3, 202501:54:11Tap to summarizeOn 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. McMahon, William Regal vs. Edge for the Intercontinental Championship, and much more!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.MAGIC SPOON - Get $5 off your next order at https://magicspoon.com/WRESTLEBLUECHEW - Try your first month of BlueChew FREE at https://bluechew.com/FREEBIRD 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 456: This Means WAR
Jan 27, 202501:42:43Tap to summarizeOn 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.BLUECHEW - Try your first month of BlueChew FREE at https://bluechew.com/FREEBIRD 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 455: The Wildside Of 1996
Jan 20, 202502:16:15Tap to summarizeOn 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. THE PERFECT JEAN - F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code WRESTLE15 at theperfectjean.nyc/WRESTLE15 #theperfectjeanpodBLUECHEW - Try your first month of BlueChew FREE at https://bluechew.com/FREEBIRD 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 454: Ask JBL Anything
Jan 13, 202501:57:16Tap to summarizeOn 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 have you tearing up with laughter. STOPBOX - Get firearm security redesigned and save with BOGO the StopBox Pro AND 10% OFF @StopBoxUSA with code WRESTLE at https://stopboxusa.com/WRESTLE ! #stopboxpodMANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code STW at https://mandopodcast.com/STW ! #mandopodBLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLE at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code WRESTLE to receive your first month FREE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 453: Royal Quad Tear
Jan 6, 202501:45:17Tap to summarizeOn 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, of course, the Royal Rumble match that saw the unforgettable finish between Batista and John Cena and...Vince McMahon. DRAFT KINGS - Download the NEW DraftKings Pick Six app NOW and use code STW. That’s code STW for new customers to play $5, get $50 in Pick 6 credits. Only on DraftKings Pick 6. The crown is yours.FREEBIRD 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
Transcribe →Episode 470: Russo Lied
Dec 17, 2024Tap to summarizeOn 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 event led to him buying his first home. All that plus, John gives us backstage access to what the boys thought of the fights and if their views changed the farther the tournament went along. BLUECHEW- Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLE at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That's https://bluechew.com/, promo code WRESTLE to receive your first month FREE MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code STW at https://www.manscaped.com/ LUMEN - Take the next step in improving your health, go to https://www.lumen.me/WRESTLE to get 15% off your Lumen. ZBIOTICS - Go to https://zbiotics.com/WRESTLE to learn more and get 15% off your first order when you use WRESTLE at checkout. GAMETIME - Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and redeem code WRESTLE for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply). Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FREEBIRD ROAD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd6MCIEkztQ 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
Transcribe →Episode 469: Ron Simmons
Dec 9, 2024Tap to summarizeOn 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 week's edition of Something To Wrestle with John Layfield. GAMETIME - Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and redeem code WRESTLE for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply). Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. LUMEN - Take the next step in improving your health, go to https://www.lumen.me/WRESTLE to get 15% off your Lumen. BLUECHEW- Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLE at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That's https://bluechew.com/, promo code WRESTLE to receive your first month FREE MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code STW at https://mandopodcast.com/STW ! #mandopod FREEBIRD ROAD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd6MCIEkztQ 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
Transcribe →Episode 463: No Mercy 1999 REMIX
Oct 28, 2024Tap to summarizeOn this REMIX edition of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad discuss the Fall of 1999 for the WWF for three hours! The company going public, how Russo walking out changed the company forever, what Ed did, how Gerwitz and Blancha fit in, hurting Vince's feelings, why the company ran UK PPVs, a hilarious Gorilla story, Steve Phillips, running the Georgia Dome, the Big Show's father's funeral, booking dog crap angles, Jarrett walking out, the rattlesnake bite angle, the Bulldog in dog crap, Austin on Nash Bridges, how Lita came in, what could have made Taz's run different, ho stories, Mideon's new career, Viscera's favorite spa treatment, Ivory, the dark rumors about Moolah, Bob Holly's idea for creative, Bob working with Crash, what led to the end of Bulldog in the WWF, the first tag team ladder match, the original plans for Val Venis, the first of many WWF autobiographies, why X-Pac teamed with Kane, mishaps with the sledgehammer, the politics between Austin/Rock/HHH, Vince buying a football team, and the heat that kept Shawn Michaels out of the company! TRUE CLASSIC - Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/STW ! #trueclassicpod MAGIC SPOON - Get $5 off your next order through https://magicspoon.com/STW , or look for Magic Spoon in your nearest grocery store! MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code STW at https://www.manscaped.com/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADOo6mBNOS9rQrvdC12xrAUD0RTNU&gclid=Cj0KCQjw05i4BhDiARIsAB_2wfAGbDtnZO9wsa0cjliySeXtGu6FZwnbXWr-bgCa04NzQNnboAQQ_b8aAjKREALw_wcB LUMEN - Take the next step in improving your health, go to https://www.lumen.me/WRESTLE to get 15% off your Lumen. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLE at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That's https://bluechew.com/, promo code WRESTLE to receive your first month FREE DRAFT KINGS PICK 6 - Download the NEW DraftKings Pick Six app NOW and use code STW. That's code STW for new customers to play $5 on your first pick set, get $50 in Pick 6 credits. Only on DraftKings Pick 6. The crown is yours. MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code STW at https://shopmando.com/ #mandopod FREEBIRD ROAD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd6MCIEkztQ 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 455: Sgt. Slaughter
Sep 2, 2024Tap to summarizeATTENTION! On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad discuss the Hall of Fame career of Bob Remus aka Sgt. Slaughter! Bruce and Conrad discuss his global popularity not only in the wrestling world but all over the world thanks to G.I. Joe. Bruce explains how that all changed when Sgt. turned his back on the U.S. causing chaos amongst fans all over the country.DRAFT KINGS - Download the NEW DraftKings Pick Six app NOW and use code STW. That’s code STW for new customers to play $5, and get $50 in Pick 6 credits GUARANTEED, PLUS one month of NFL+ Premium on us! Offer expires 9/19. Only on DraftKings Pick Six. The crown is yours. LUMEN - Take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me/WRESTLE to get 15% off your Lumen.THE TRIPLE OPTION - Get into the game today – follow and subscribe to The Triple Option on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Watch The Triple Option on YouTube, new episodes drop Wednesday mornings! BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLE at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s BlueChew.com, promo code WRESTLE to receive your first month FREEFREEBIRD ROAD: https://youtu.be/kd6MCIEkztQ?si=iMmg4L-7_N6VXp0PSAVE 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 454: SummerSlam 1994
Aug 26, 2024Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Something To Wrestle. Bruce and Conrad take us back 30 years for SummerSlam 1994! Bruce shares stories of how the double Undertaker storyline development, the mega sponsorship deal the WWF made with Dominos Pizza, and why he says the main event was robbed! All that plus, Bruce discusses his relationship and time with Hollywood icon Leslie Nielson and why he believes NFL legend Walter Peyton was the MVP on the event.THE TRIPLE OPTION - Get into the game today – follow and subscribe to The Triple Option on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Watch The Triple Option on YouTube, new episodes drop Wednesday mornings! GAMETIME - Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and redeem code WRESTLE for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply). Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLE at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code WRESTLE to receive your first month FREETHE AMAZING KIND - The Amazing Kind, plant-based pain relief balms, creams & gels for muscles & joints and infused oils for mood support and sleep, only at TheAmazingKind.com - Buy now at https://theamazingkind.com/ and get 20% off all orders with promo code: Wrestle – Your body will thank you!FREEBIRD ROAD: https://youtu.be/kd6MCIEkztQ?si=iMmg4L-7_N6VXp0PSAVE 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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