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 ...
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Growin' Up Rock podcast is a weekly memory trip into the hard rock and heavy metal music you loved in your youth as well as the rock 'n' roll that is creating the soundtrack to your life today. Your host, Steven Michael, along with co-host Sonny "Hollywood" Pooni speak with newer and established artist while coming up with some interesting music topics and themes centered around the memories and stories of growing up around rock n roll, that keeps your devil horns hoisted far above your head ...
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A podcast dedicated the Golden Era of Professional Wrestling the 1980's. We talk about all things 'Old School' Wrestling related.
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For this “Try This” episode, Sonny is sharing a quick history and the music of Primal Fear. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday, we will deliver a different segment that focuses on albums, songs, movies, Playlist, and gen…
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Episode 459: The Mafia, Ribs and Gimmick Infringement
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1:40:40On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John Layfield and Conrad take us on a journey through John's early years traveling the globe wrestling in Japan, Mexico and Germany. John shares stories that will blow your mind involving the Japanese mafia, Super Porky, Vampiro, sumo wrestlers and so much more. MAGIC SPOON - Get $5 off your next order at Ma…
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2025 Monsters Of Rock Cruise Preview
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1:28:12In this episode we cover everything to expect on this years 2025 Monsters Of Rock Cruise. We want you to get excited whether you are a newbie or MORC veteran. We take a look at the bands, venues, activities, and of course the music. Is this your first Monsters Of Rock Cruise? Are you are on the edge about booking a future MORC sailing? We have gone…
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Friday Quick Fix: Sonny Celebrates A Birthday (1977)
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14:21In this Friday Quick Fix, Sonny celebrates his Birthday for 1977 when he takes a look at the music and events that were happening during his special day. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday, we will deliver a different se…
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Episode 458: Tagging With The Greats
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1:41:09On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John Layfield and Conrad take a journey through John's storied career as a tag team partner to greats such as Kerry Von Erich, Dick Murdoch, Killer Tim, Black Bart, Bobby Duncum Jr, Terry Funk, Stone Cold and so many more. FACTOR - Eat smart with Factor. Get started at https://www.factormeals.com/wrestle50of…
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When Rock Ruled The Charts: The Great Chicago Disco Demolition
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1:25:56In this episode of “When Rock Ruled The Charts” we take a close look at July 12th, 1979, the day that The Great Chicago Disco Demolition took place. This week we will be looking at the Billboard 200 album chart to see what music was considered hot. Series Info: In the “When Rock Ruled The Charts” series, we look at a specific day, week, or month in…
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In this Friday Quick Fix, Sonny discusses some of the many Duets that exist in music over the years. In each volume he will share a handful of his favorites. Let’s start with Volume 5. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday,…
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Episode 457: The Great Comeback - The Story Behind Royal Rumble 2002
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1:54:11On this REMIX episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad go back 20 years to revisit Royal Rumble 2002, which took on January 20, 2002 at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA! In it, we'd see Triple H win the Royal Rumble after his quad injury 7 months earlier, Chris Jericho defend his Undisputed Championship against The Rock, Ric Flair vs. Mr. …
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This week, we once again visit the The 250 List. In Volume 8 we each take a look at 5 more bands that did not quite make a household name for themselves in the 80s and early 90s. The 250 List is an article written and published in November 2021 by Bobby Caughron from XS-Rock Website containing 250 hard rock and metal bands from the 80s and early 90…
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Sonny discusses a few of the many Diamond certified albums in existence from various artists and bands. A “Diamond” certified album in short, means that has sold 10 million albums or more. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Fri…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John and Conrad take us back to 1997 and the battle for Monday night. John shares stories of his time in the WWE during that year and how the fight to stay on top made everybody better. John also gives us his thoughts on Austin's neck injury, the Montreal screw job, the arrival of crow Sting and so much more…
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2025 Album Review Series: Ozzy Osbourne - "Blizzard Of Ozz"
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1:39:22This week we invited Kevin Williams from The InObscuria Podcast to go track by track through the debut studio album “Blizzard Of Ozz” from Ozzy Osbourne. Each month in 2025 we will cover a studio album release by the “Madman” himself Ozzy Osbourne WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to …
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Friday Quick Fix: Sonny Celebrates A Birthday (1976)
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14:45In this Friday Quick Fix, Sonny celebrates his Birthday for 1976 when he takes a look at the music and events that were happening during his special day. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday, we will deliver a different se…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John and Conrad explore JBL's first year in the WWE. John shares his eye witness accounts of several legendary behind the scenes moments that has had wrestling fans buzzing for decades. This is an episode you have to hear to believe. John recollection of all the happens of 1996 are jaw dropping and hilarious…
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In this listener discussion episode, you give us 3 choices of various things ranging from music to food and all things in between and we discuss, deciding which is a Smash, which is Trash, and which is just plain Meh. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave …
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Friday Quick Fix: Hollywood Goes Acoustic (Vol 5)
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14:29Sonny goes acoustic. In this FQF, Sonny's going to share some songs you may know done acoustically from bands and artists he loves. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday, we will deliver a different segment that focuses on …
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle with John Layfield, we're handing over the reigns to you the listener for our most requested topic, "Ask JBL Anything." John answers everything from why did your character wear a white hat, too what current wrestler do you wish you faced during your in ring career. John hits us with some answers that will hav…
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We continue covering some of the best music released in 2024 by sharing bands and music that just missed our top 10 list for 2024. The "Just Missed" list was made up of music worthy of a listen. All of these albums hung around for a while in our top 20 list until it was time to shave it down. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please …
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Sonny discusses a few of the many Diamond certified albums in existence from various artists and bands. A “Diamond” certified album in short, means that has sold 10 million albums or more. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Fri…
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On this REMIX episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad revisit the Royal Rumble Royal Rumble 2005! from January 30, 2005 They guys discuss the build up to Triple H's title defense against Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship. A brutal triple threat match between JBL, Kurt Angle and The Big Show for the WWE Championship. And, …
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We start 2025 off with a bang by putting a ribbon on 2024 and sharing our “Best Of” episode. As in previous years, 2024 has seen the release of many new rock albums, some good and some not so much. We share the ones we liked the most in our personal favorite top 10 “Best Of 2024”. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doi…
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In this Friday Quick Fix, Sonny discusses some of the many Duets that exist in music over the years. In each volume he will share a handful of his favorites. Let’s start with Volume 4. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday,…
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Episode 452: Vince McMahon In My Ear
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2:45:01On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John and Conrad discuss John's time behind the commentary desk for WWE. John shares insight and stories never before told about Vince McMahon's producing style, banned words, why hospitals are called medical facilities and so much more. This episode will keep you on the edge of your seat waiting to hear what…
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Sonny And Tony "Best Friends" (The Remix)
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1:03:18In what was originally released as Episode 102 back in June 2019, Sonny and Tony are back in this new and improved "Remix" version of the original "Wild Hair" episode. To say Sonny And Tony are "Best Friends" is probably an understatement. In this episode the two of them get into some fun and humorous discussions around life and music that we think…
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Friday Quick Fix: Hollywood Goes Acoustic (Vol 4)
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14:23Sonny goes acoustic. In this FQF, Sonny's going to share some songs you may know done acoustically from bands and artists he loves. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday, we will deliver a different segment that focuses on …
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On this edition of Something To Wrestle, special guest host John Layfield and Conrad discuss a subject near and dear to John's heart...Tribute To The Troops. John shares stories of how the event started and all the incredible men and women he met along the way. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLE at checkout--just pay $…
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Album Review Series Finale: Night Ranger "ATBPO"
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1:13:56This week we invite No One from Nowhere to go track by track through the 13th Studio Album release “ATBPO” by Night Ranger. That's right it's just Steven and Sonny to bring this 2024 Album Review Series to a close by covering the "ATBPO" as a bonus episode and then by ranking all 13 of the Night Ranger albums we covered in 2024. WE NEED YOUR HELP!!…
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Sonny discusses a few of the many Diamond certified albums in existence from various artists and bands. A “Diamond” certified album in short, means that has sold 10 million albums or more. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Fri…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle with John Layfield, John and Conrad debunk all the rumors and innuendos surrounding the Brawl For All. John shares his thoughts on Vince Russo's account of the event and how he is convinced this was the worst idea in professional wrestling history. He also discusses how much he made in each fight and how the …
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Album Review Series: Night Ranger "Don't Let Up"
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1:20:17This week we invite Loose Cannon from The Cobras And Fire Podcast to go track by track through the 12th Studio Album release “Don’t Let Up” by Night Ranger. Each month in 2024 we will cover a studio album release by Bay Area Rockers Night Ranger. Don't Let Up is the twelfth studio album by American hard rock band Night Ranger, released on March 24,…
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Friday Quick Fix: Underrated Album Spotlight (Halestorm - ReAniMate 3.0)
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14:05In this Friday Quick Fix, Sonny explores 1 of 3 covers EPs from Halestorm called ReAniMate 3.0 The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday, we will deliver a different segment that focuses on albums, songs, movies, Playlist, and …
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John Layfield and Conrad discuss the legendary career of one of John's best friends, Ron Simmons. John shares stories of his time working with Ron, hitting his pals with cars and the overall impact and influence Ron Simmons has had on the business of professional wrestling. All that plus so much more on this…
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Dirty Dozen Series: Replacement Players
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1:35:48Sonny and Steven will each select 6 Replacement Players in bands, who were odd replacement choices for the musicians they were replacing. Series Info: The Dirty Dozen Series is our chance to be negative. We typically like to keep it positive around here, unless your name is Hollywood and you want to keep it real, but by and large unless it's not so…
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Sonny discusses a few of the many Diamond certified albums in existence from various artists and bands. A “Diamond” certified album in short, means that has sold 10 million albums or more. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Fri…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John and Conrad discuss his time working with future WWE Hall of Famer John Cena. John shares stories of his battles in the squared circle against the doctor of Thuganomics, and Big Match John. We hear the story behind JBL giving John Cena that moniker plus how John believes Cena is one of the most respectfu…
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Sonny and Steven dig into the 5 studio albums from a great melodic hard rock band called Tyketto. We are going to do a quick history lesson and share our favorite song off each album. Series Info: The Best Of The Bunch Series, allows us to explore a band with a catalog of about 5 to 10 studio albums and pick our favorite song from each record. We’l…
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In this Friday Quick Fix, Sonny discusses some of the many Duets that exist in music over the years. In each volume he will share a handful of his favorites. Let’s start with Volume 3. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday,…
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Episode 467: JBL on Working with The Deadman
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2:18:46On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John Layfield takes host Conrad Thompson through his journey working with the most iconic figure I professional wrestling, The Undertaker! John shares stories of his times in the ring with the Deadman and the impact Mark Calaway had on his career and professional wrestling as a whole. Plus, the guys introduc…
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Album Review Series: Night Ranger "High Road"
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1:22:15This week we invite Guitarist and friend Tony Musallam from Restrayned to go track by track through the eleventh Studio Album release “High Road” by Night Ranger. Each month in 2024 we will cover a studio album release by Bay Area Rockers Night Ranger. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the followin…
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Friday Quick Fix: The Charts - BB100 1991 - 1995 Best of the Year
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14:51On this FQF, Sonny explores the Billboard Hot 100 for 1991 - 1995 and gives you the best the years had to offer and then offers up his favorite from the bunch. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday, we will deliver a differ…
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Episode 466: Eddie Guerrero according to JBL
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2:20:42On this episode of Something To Wrestle with John Layfield, John and Conrad celebrate the life and legacy of Eddie Guerrero. The guys look back and discuss the incredible friendship and feud Eddie had with John. John shares stories of one of his closest friends you won't hear anywhere else. The guys also introduce a new segment to the program that …
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Ranking 10 Cover Songs Listener Participation
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1:35:23We get the listeners involved and we are ranking 10 very different and unique covers songs from artist across Rock, Pop, Metal, and Hard Rock. Some you may not have even known were actually covers songs because the cover version is the only one you have ever known. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of…
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Friday Quick Fix: The Charts - BB100 1976-1980 Best of the Year
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14:35Sonny is exploring the Billboard Hot 100 Charts for 1976 - 1980 and sharing the number ones along with his favorite of the bunch. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday, we will deliver a different segment that focuses on al…
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Episode 465: All NEW Bruce Stories!
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1:40:32On this special episode of Something To Wrestle, Conrad opens the show with an update on Bruce and what's happening in his life and then welcomes our fill in host John Layfield! John and Conrad discuss all things Bruce Prichard from both of their viewpoints as two of Bruce's closest friends. John shares stories you haven't heard about meeting Bruce…
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Thanking The Greats: Producer Beau Hill
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1:07:58This week in the Thanking The Greats Series, we want to thank musician and producer extraordinaire Beau Hill. If you were a fan of 80s hard rock, you most likely had a record that Beau Hill produced. He was responsible for producing some of my favorite records in the 80s including Ratt, Warrant, Kix, and Winger just to name a few. In the “Thanking …
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Friday Quick Fix: Hollywood Goes Acoustic (Vol 3)
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13:49Sonny goes acoustic. In this FQF, Sonny's going to share some songs you may know done acoustically from bands and artists he loves. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday, we will deliver a different segment that focuses on …
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Episode 464: Survivor Series 1988 REMIX
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2:53:10On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad talk you through the 1988 Survivor Series where "teams of five strive to survive!" JYD, the Baron, and Don Muraco are out and Scott Casey and Jim Brunzell are in? Bruce discusses the Bulldogs departure, the way Arn and Tully reacted to their first WWF Pay Per View, whether or not Savage had …
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In a crossover episode with the Damn Good Movie Memories podcast, we will be going track by track through the Soundtrack to the Last Action Hero, featuring artist like Alice In Chains, Megadeth, AC/DC, and Aerosmith. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave U…
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In this Friday Quick Fix, Sonny discusses some of the many Duets that exist in music over the years. In each volume he will share a handful of his favorites. Let’s start with Volume 2. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday,…
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On this REMIX edition of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad discuss the Fall of 1999 for the WWF for three hours! The company going public, how Russo walking out changed the company forever, what Ed did, how Gerwitz and Blancha fit in, hurting Vince's feelings, why the company ran UK PPVs, a hilarious Gorilla story, Steve Phillips, running the …
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