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Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard

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.© 2025 Podcast Heat Combat Sports & Self-Defense
Episodes
  • Episode 507: Prowrestling's BIGGEST Offense
    Mar 27 2026
    On this episode of Something To Wrestle with John Layfield, JBL and Conrad Thompson are serving up a can't miss mix of old school respect, locker room realities, and headline making takes from across the wrestling world. John kicks things off by paying tribute to Dennis Condrey, calling him one of the true cornerstones of tag team wrestling and a pure tag professional who helped define the art form. From there, JBL reflects on the larger than life aura of Sid Vicious, explaining what made Sid's presence so shocking and so unforgettable every time he stepped through the curtain. The conversation turns to modern headlines as JBL weighs in on the possibility of Tom Brady showing up at WrestleMania, and why it wouldn't surprise him one bit. Then, John pulls back the curtain on the business side of wrestling, discussing why revealing company secrets is often a fireable offense, and how that culture has shaped the industry for decades. JBL gives listeners another taste of his brand new comedy podcast, Curtain Jerkers and this one is absolutely unhinged! Joined by the always entertaining Tony Schiavone, the two dive headfirst into a collection of hilarious, outrageous, and completely unexpected stories centered around the one and only 16 time World Champion, Ric Flair. From behind the scenes moments to stories you've definitely never heard before, nothing is off limits and no one is safe.

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    2 hrs and 37 mins
  • Episode 506: BRADSHAW 3:16
    Mar 17 2026

    Today's episode comes to you from the Blue Chew studio. Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code Wrestle at http://BlueChew.com

    On this LIVE edition of Something To Wrestle, John "Bradshaw" Layfield and host Conrad Thompson crack open a few cold ones and dive deep into the legend of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin! 🍺🔥

    JBL shares personal stories from his long friendship with Austin, the early days on the road, and why he proudly claims he deserves full credit for the birth of the legendary Austin 3:16 phenomenon. From behind the scenes locker room moments to the explosion of the Attitude Era, John pulls back the curtain on what made Steve Austin one of the biggest stars in wrestling history.

    Then the guys welcome Tony Giese from Heritage Auctions to the show to talk about some incredible Stone Cold Steve Austin memorabilia. Whether you're sitting on a hidden treasure from the wrestling boom years or just curious about the exploding world of wrestling collectibles, They explains how fans and collectors can get in on the action.

    And that's not all, JBL officially debuts his brand-new comedy podcast, Curtain Jerkers, giving listeners a hilarious sneak peek with some outrageous behind-the-scenes stories from the wrestling business that you probably weren't supposed to hear! 🤣

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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • Episode 505: The Great American Bash 2008 REMIX
    Mar 13 2026

    Today's episode comes to you from the Blue Chew studio. Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code Wrestle at http://BlueChew.com

    On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce Prichard and Conrad Thompson pull back the curtain on the chaos, controversy, and creative decisions surrounding The Great American Bash 2008. Bruce dives deep into the backstage environment at WWE during this time and explains the reasoning behind one of the most talked-about moves in wrestling broadcasting the decision to remove Jim Ross from Monday Night RAW. What really led to that call, and how did JR handle it behind the scenes?

    The guys also break down the creation of McMahon's Million Dollar Mania, the fan interactive concept that had Vince McMahon giving away real cash on live television. How did the idea come together? What was happening internally at WWE that made this the direction they went? And what was the reaction from the locker room and production team when the boss started dialing random fans during RAW?

    Plus, Bruce shares his candid thoughts on how much influence talent should have in developing their own storylines, the balance between creative direction and performer input, and what worked and didn't during this unique period in WWE history.

    If you love hearing the real stories behind the decisions that shaped WWE television, this episode is absolutely loaded with insight, humor, and behind the scenes perspective. There's a lot of meat on this bone, and Bruce isn't holding back on this jam packed edition of Something To Wrestle.

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    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.

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    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!

    BLUECHEW - Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code WRESTLE at http://BlueChew.com

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    2 hrs and 4 mins
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