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Oct 28
1h 55m

Episode 485: What if, Bret Never Left?

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On this episode of Something To Wrestle with John Layfield, John and Conrad tackle one of the biggest "What Ifs" in professional wrestling history — what if Bret Hart had stayed in the WWF? The guys take a deep dive into how that decision could have changed the entire wrestling landscape. Plus, John reveals the one word that drove Vince McMahon absolutely crazy, and gives his unfiltered take on Vince Russo's involvement with Juggalo Championship Wrestling. All that, plus JBL's Top 5 Territory Talents Who Deserve More Credit, on this can't-miss edition of Something To Wrestle!

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