Episode 509: Real Heat
4/10/20262 hr 37 min
On this episode of Something to Wrestle with John Layfield, JBL and Conrad Thompson gear up for the biggest show of the year as they break down the build-up to WrestleMania 42. The guys discuss what fans can expect across both nights including what will air for free on ESPN and how the presentation of WrestleMania continues to evolve.
Then, the conversation takes an unexpected turn as Power Slap producer Sinn Bodhi joins the show to respond to JBL's comments from last week. The discussion dives into the origins of Power Slap, its growing presence in combat sports, and the role it could play for professional wrestlers looking for new opportunities.
After that, it's time for another edition of WrestleWorth with Tony from Heritage Auctions, featuring an incredible showcase of rare Hall of Fame memorabilia hitting the auction block. But the surprises don't stop there, WWE referee legend Mike Chioda crashes the segment to share stories and show off some of his own WrestleMania 18 memorabilia.
All that, plus laugh out loud moments, classic ribbing, and unforgettable stories from Curtain Jerkers. It's a jam packed episode you don't want to miss!
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First 90 secondsSpeaker 00:00
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Conrad Thompson· Host0:39
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Speaker 20:51
[upbeat music] Welcome to Something to Wrestle With.
John Layfield· Host0:57
Something to wrestle with.
Speaker 20:58
It's Pritchard.
John Layfield· Host1:00
Who's Pritchard?
Speaker 21:02
Who's Pritchard?
John Layfield· Host1:02
Well, you know.
Speaker 21:03
That's not a rib.
John Layfield· Host1:05
A rib? No, yeah, but me.
Speaker 21:07
There's no box of gimmicks.
John Layfield· Host1:09
Rumor and innuendo.
Speaker 21:10
I don't deal in rumor and innuendo.
John Layfield· Host1:12
It, it, it was he there? I was there.
Speaker 21:15
Say sum'n about. I don't give a shit.
John Layfield· Host1:18
[laughs] Welcome to Something to Wrestle With. Something to wrestle with. Something to wrestle with. Something to wrestle with. Something to wrestle with. [upbeat music] Dee-ding. Bruce Pritchard.
Conrad Thompson· Host1:28
Hey,