Episode 305: The Secret Signing Of The Big Show

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of professional wrestling Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson focus and discuss the start of legendary talent The Big Show. JR shares stories of the signing process of Paul Wight including doing it while he was still an employee of WCW. JR also discusses the rollercoaster ride he endured with Wight's weight journey. All that plus so much more on this edition of Grilling JR. BILT - Start earning points on rent you’re already paying by going to joinbilt.com/JR THE PERFECT JEAN - F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code JR15 at www.theperfectjean.nyc/JR15#theperfectjeanpod TECOVAS - Get 10% off at https://www.tecovas.com/GRILLINGJR when you sign up for email and texts PRIZE PICKS - Download the app today and use code GRILLINGJR to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! PrizePicks. Run Your Game! MAGIC SPOON - Get $5 off your next order at https://magicspoon.com/JR. Magic Spoon—hold on to the dream!  BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR. Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jr On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 soundtrack for the most important moments in wrestling history, "Good Ole JR" was there for it all. Join us every Thursday morning as Conrad Thompson grills JR like you've never heard before, uncut and uncensored!