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Jan 2024
2h 22m

Episode 248: JR In NJPW

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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!

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