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On this episode of Grilling JR , Jim Ross and Conrad Thompson look ahead to a sold out AEW All Out in Chicago, and discuss WWE's decision to counter-program the event with Worlds Collide in the same city on the same day. JR explains why he believes the move feels spiteful. JR also honors the lives and legacies of Rebel and Andy "The Butcher" Williams, praises PAC as one of the most dependable performers in professional wrestling, and reacts to Kurt Angle's thoughts on Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay. Plus, JR discusses the importance of storytelling at the commentary desk, whether Sami Zayn can…
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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 sou
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