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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.

Episodes

Episode 65: Jeff Jarrett in the WWF

"Spend my days working hard on the go" Another four hour episode packed with backstage insight and never before heard stories on the THREE runs Jeff Jarrett had in the WWF. Why was the " Real Double J" angle dropped? Was there heat backstage to Jarrett calling AUSTIN 3:16 blasphemous on RAW? Did JJ "hold up" Vince for money to lose to Chyna? And what is Bruce's never heard before first person account of Jarrett's reaction to McMahon spelling out Jarretts future on the last episode of Nitro? As a...

Sep 15, 20173 hr 55 minEp. 65

Episode 64: "Macho Man" Randy Savage

And the beat goes on! Dig it?! Randy Savage is our longest episode to date, with over four hours covering his career in the WWF. OH YEAH! From the Honky Tonk Man to his exit from the company, we cover all of the "rumor and innuendo" in the danger zone! This episode is too hot to handle and too cold to hold! Snap into it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 08, 20173 hr 59 minEp. 64

Episode 63: The Best of Something to Wrestle, Part II

Enjoy over two hours of this very special BONUS edition of Something to Wrestle for LoveForHouston.com! We've put together lots of guests and even more hilarious clips from the very best moments from our first year. Hurricane Harvey has devastated the State of Texas and they need our help! Give all you can at LoveForHouston.com! And be sure to check out our special Houston t-shirt available now at BrucePrichard.com where all proceeds go to the relief effort. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Sep 06, 20172 hr 22 minEp. 63

Episode 62: Something to Wrestle For Houston

Hurricane Harvey has devastated Bruce's hometown of Houston. Give all that you can to LoveForHouston.com this week as we re-visit some of the very best moments from the first year of "Something To Wrestle" including some hilarious clips that never made air! Plus we break our "No Guests Needed" rule! Be sure to check out our special Houston t-shirt available now at BrucePrichard.com where all proceeds go to the relief effort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Sep 01, 20172 hr 48 minEp. 62

Episode 61: Summerslam 2002

Business has taken a dip for the WWE from a year prior so the company pulled out all of the stops to create one of the best Pay Per Views in history for SummerSlam 2002! We cover Rey's PPV debut being a loss, the rumors around Shawn and HHH's heat, the original plan for Shawn, Jericho and Flair's debated finish, and of course the crowd turning on the Rock when the youngest champ in history was crowned! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 25, 20172 hr 29 minEp. 61

Episode 60: Razor Ramon

"Say hello to the bad guy". Arguably one of the greatest WWF wrestlers to never hold the world title, Scott Hall's Pacino inspired creation is examined from his beginning appearing in vignettes shot in Miami (or was it Connecticut ?), to his departure after the curtain call. Did Vince actually not know what "Scarface" was? Was he destined to hold the "big belt" before his departure? All these questions and much more will be answered on this week's episode of Something to Wrestle With Bruce Prich...

Aug 18, 20172 hr 45 minEp. 60

Episode 59: SummerSlam 1996

Things are changing quickly in the Summer of 1996 in the WWF. Ron Simmons left his job at Coca Cola to become a gladiator, Ahmed Johnson nearly died, Paul Bearer turned on the Undertaker, TL Hopper ate a turd from a swimming pool, Goldust likes women now, Austin 3:16 says "I work Free for All matches," and Shawn Michaels ruined Vader's WWF run. Enjoy over two hours of behind the scenes stories you've never heard! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 11, 20172 hr 36 minEp. 59

Episode 58: Paul Heyman in the WWE

Hear a hilarious story about Bruce traveling with Paul to NYC, Vince picking up Paul in a limo to help with Shotgun Saturday Night, the infamous conference call, Stephanie's breath strips, the one word Vince used to describe Paul, whose wedding Paul was in, and who was NOT a "Paul Heyman" guy will surprise you! Happy Anniversary! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 04, 20172 hr 53 minEp. 58

Episode 57: SummerSlam 2000

The WWF's business is better than ever but their biggest star is on the sidelines and the PTC is forcing the WWF to change their "Attitude." Val is no longer a porn star, the Goodfather doesn't even like hoes, the Rock is in politics, and Chyna is the Intercontinental Champion? Join us for an interesting ride through the WWF in 2000 as we discuss Shane being Shane, Kane losing his mask, Tazz wrestling Lawler, a thong stinkface match, Angle making out with Stephanie, and a badass TLC match! Learn...

Jul 28, 20172 hr 52 minEp. 57

Episode 56: Fully Loaded 1998

Professional wrestling is hotter than ever in the Summer of 1998 with "Stone Cold" is leading the charge for the WWF. This show was between Mankind's infamous Hell in a Cell and the "Highway to Hell" SummerSlam at MSG and things are changing quickly in the WWF. We cover choppy choppy, the Dungeon match, the DX parody of NOD, the drunken Hawk angle, the nearly nude Sable, and of course Jackie's um... well, you know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jul 21, 20172 hr 47 minEp. 56

Episode 55: Demolition

Here comes the Ax, here comes the Smasher, the Demolition! Over two hours of Bruce discussing the entire fun of the #1 WWE Tag Team of all time, Demolition! How did they come about? Were they a poor man's Road Warriors? Why did they turn baby face? Why did Crush join? What happened to Ax? Why aren't they in the Hall of Fame? All of this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 14, 20172 hr 28 minEp. 55

Episode 54: IYH: Canadian Stampede '97

Twenty years ago the WWF was transitioning as the wrestling business was changing. Bret Hart was now a heel in America but still a Canadian hero out to stop the rise of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. This PPV was the Hart Foundation's "homecoming" in front of one of the rowdiest crowds of all time. This IYH won "Major Show of the Year" in 1997 and our coverage is longer than the actual show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jul 07, 20172 hr 32 minEp. 54

Episode 53: The Rise of CM Punk

From the backyard to the world title, Bruce Prichard covers the entire Rise of CM Punk. Why was he sent to OVW? Who in talent relations held him back? Did being a Heyman Guy hurt him? What the hell happened with Unforgiven 2008? Does Bruce think he will be back? All this and more in over three hours of CM Punk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 30, 20173 hr 12 minEp. 53

Episode 52: The Rise of John Cena

Before John Cena was "the Face that Runs the Place" everyone from Bruce Prichard to Vince McMahon had their doubts as to whether or not he could even make the main roster and then a trip to the UK changed everything! From wrestling on mattresses with his brothers to beating the Big Show for the US Title at WrestleMania XX, we cover the entire rise of John Cena! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 23, 20172 hr 54 minEp. 52

Episode 51: Vince Russo in the WWE

From the video store to the head writer, Bruce Prichard covers the rise of Vince Russo in the WWF for over three hours! From The Rock, to DX, and Stone Cold the "Russo Era" was all about "Attitude." You've heard Russo tell his story but what REALLY happened? Hear the good, the bad, and the ugly on our longest show ever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 16, 20173 hr 19 minEp. 51

Episode 50: Austin Walks Out

What happened when Austin "took his ball and went home" in 2002? Was it creative? Was he injured? Did it cost him a beer deal? How much did it cost him to come back? Listen if you dare, Bruce is sick and this is three hours of our worst episode ever! WHAT? Worst episode. WHAT? Ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 09, 20172 hr 46 minEp. 50

Episode 49: Hulk Hogan's 1988

What you gonna do when Something to Wrestle runs wild on YOU?! How the first Royal Rumble came to be, the first SummerSlam, Hogan-Andre on NBC's Main Event, the Mega Powers unite, WrestleMania IV, the fist helmet, Bad News beef with Andre the Giant, memories from the Brother Love Show and more in nearly three hours covering Hulk Hogan's 1988! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 02, 20172 hr 38 minEp. 49

Episode 48: Eric Bischoff in the WWE

What happened when "hell froze over" in July 2002 and Eric Bischoff joined the WWE? Who was for it and who was against it? The time he tried to fight Vince, HLA, the Chuck & Billy Wedding, kissing Linda and Stephanie, Flair trying to take his eye out, and getting thrown in a garbage truck -- we cover it all! PLUS the Punjabi Boss Man song! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 26, 20172 hr 33 minEp. 48

Episode 47: King of the Ring 1996

What happened when Steve Austin became "Stone Cold" and got his first major push in the WWF? Many argue that the "Attitude Era" started at this very Pay Per VIew. But no one could argue "Austin 3:16" would become the #1 selling t-shirt in the company and the business was never the same! Enjoy more than two hours of Bruce Prichard talking the show that made "Stone Cold" Steve Austin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 19, 20172 hr 8 minEp. 47

Episode 46: WWECW

What happened when the WWE decided to re-launch ECW as a third brand in 2006? Why didn't it work? What about Heyman getting sent home? Enjoy more than three hours of the Zombie, Vampires, Do-Rag Vince, Flair in thumbtacks, and Macho Libre?! ECW! ECW! ECW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 12, 20172 hr 53 minEp. 46

Episode 45: Judgment Day 2002

Don't miss over two hours of Bruce discussing Hogan's last title title defense, a Hell in a Cell match Tim White will never forget, Angle puts his hair on the line, "Deacon" Batista, Austin's last PPV before he walked out, the nWo in the WWE, Brock's rookie year, and the first show where the WWF "got the F out!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 05, 20172 hr 16 minEp. 45

Episode 44: Global Wrestling Federation

After McMahon let Bruce go in May 1991, Eddie Gilbert asked Bruce to join a new company with daily TV on ESPN and the "Expert" was born! Hear all about Joe Pedicino, the mysterious money behind the promotion, the greatness that is Eddie Gilbert, and learn about the early days of the Harlem Heat, Raven, X-Pac, Patriot, and more on this special BONUS episode! If you enjoy the show, please complete this: PodSurvey.com/Wrestle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 03, 20172 hr 3 minEp. 44

Episode 43: In Your House 8: Beware of Dog

What happened when the WWF lost power during a Pay-Per-View? What was Vince's reaction? What was supposed to happen? Fans had to tune in Tuesday to see the matches live making this the only "two part PPV" ever! Oh and the Bulldog and DiBiase gave their notice between the shows?! PLUS Bruce sing three songs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 28, 20172 hr 18 minEp. 43

Episode 42: Jim Cornette in the WWF

Jim Cornette was a legend before he ever stepped foot in the WWF and when he finally did, no one could believe it! Jim never did anything quietly and this three hour episode chronicles it all in hilarious detail. From the rib that got him hired to the famous story that got him fired, Bruce and Conrad discuss all things James E. Cornette in the WWF! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 21, 20172 hr 39 minEp. 42

Episode 41: #LoveToKnow (Q&A Bonus Show!)

Bruce & Conrad asked you to complete a survey at PodSurvey.com/Wrestle and promised you a bonus show in return! Conrad grilled Bruce with your questions from Twitter (@PrichardShow) for nearly three hours! This show has something for everyone, don't miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 20172 hr 48 minEp. 41

Episode 40: Owen Hart

Bruce pays tribute to the "King of Harts" for nearly three hours as he discusses a decade of Owen Hart in the WWF! You'll hear about the Blue Angel, High Energy, the Rocket, the King of Harts, the Black Hart, the Nugget, and of course the final run of the Blue Blazer. And of course no Owen Hart story is complete without stories of his legendary ribs! "Enough is enough" and it's time for Owen Hart! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Apr 14, 20172 hr 37 minEp. 40

Episode 39: Undertaker (1993-1994)

As the Undertaker walks off into the sunset, Bruce and Conrad look back at the 1993-1994 chapter of the Deadman's career in the WWF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 07, 20172 hr 38 minEp. 39

Episode 38: Hulk Hogan's 1987

It's 1987 and Hulkamania is running wild broooother! It's also Bruce's first year in the WWF and the company is on fire! Learn all about Hulk Hogan's big year in the WWF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 31, 20171 hr 9 minEp. 38

Episode 37: WrestleMania 13

WrestleMania 13! Was it an unlucky number for the WWF? Find out as Bruce Prichard and Conrad Thompson take you back to 1997 in Chicago! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 24, 20172 hr 33 minEp. 37

Episode 36: "Rowdy" Roddy Piper

Learn about one of the most important and memorable forces of nature to ever hit the WWF: "Rowdy" Roddy Piper! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 20172 hr 55 minEp. 36
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