Episode 248: JR In NJPW

On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Conrad discuss Jim's time in New Japan Pro Wrestling. JR shares stories of how he got involved with the project, calling matches with Josh Barnett, working with Mark Cuban and the staff at AXS TV, and eventually meeting Tony Khan through his involvement with the company. JR and Conrad also cover Wednesday nights AEW Dynamite Homecoming show and his desire to be able to call Sting's Last Match. All that plus so much more on this over 2hr edition of Grilling JR with "The Voice Of Wrestling" Jim Ross! EIGHT SLEEP - Eight Sleep's Pod Cover will improve your sleep by automatically adjusting your bed’s temperature based on your individual needs. Go to eightsleep.com/JR and get $200 off plus free shipping on the Pod Cover by Eight Sleep.  BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code JR at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s BlueChew.com, promo code JR to receive your first month FREE. FANATICS - An easy way to support your favorite podcasts! Shop for your favorite players and teams by using our special URL: ShopSportsMerch.com.  ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. 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 AdvertiseWithJR.com now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR. Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at www.GrillingJRTees.com 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 AdFreeShows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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For over forty years Jim Ross has been the Voice of Wrestling. From starting as referee in the regional territories to becoming the Executive Vice President for WWE, nobody has a story quite like Jim Ross. From recruiting and hiring some of the biggest superstars in the industry to providing the soundtrack for the most important moments in wrestling history, "Good Ole JR" was there for it all. Join us every Thursday morning as Conrad Thompson grills JR like you've never heard before, uncut and uncensored!