Episode 519: Professional Wrestling Never Stops
6/19/20261 hr 46 min
On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John Layfield and Conrad Thompson tackle some of the hottest topics in professional wrestling today!
JBL explains why the right entrance music can be the difference between being just another wrestler and becoming a bona fide megastar. From iconic themes that instantly connected with fans to unforgettable entrances that created larger-than-life personalities, John shares firsthand insight into the power of wrestling's soundtrack.
The conversation then turns to one of wrestling's most unique success stories as JBL breaks down why the rise of Danhausen feels more like a Hollywood script than a wrestling career. From unconventional beginnings to becoming one of the most talked about personalities in the industry, John examines the elements that have made Danhausen such a fascinating phenomenon.
Plus, JBL weighs in on TNA Wrestling's surprising release of Tommy Dreamer and explains why the decision left so many people throughout the wrestling business stunned. John shares his thoughts on Dreamer's contributions to the industry, his influence behind the scenes, and what the move could mean going forward. All that, plus WrestleWorth and the unfiltered Curtain Jerkers you've come to expect from Something To Wrestle!
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First 90 secondsConrad Thompson· Host0:00
Today's episode comes to you from the Blue Chew Studio. Right now, when you buy two months of Blue Chew Gold, you get the third for free with promo code wrestle at bluechew.com.
Speaker 20:09
[upbeat music] Welcome to Something to Wrestle With.
John Layfield· Host0:15
Something to wrestle with.
Speaker 20:16
Vince Prichard.
John Layfield· Host0:17
Vince Prichard.
Speaker 20:18
Who's Prichard?
John Layfield· Host0:20
Who's Prichard?
Speaker 20:20
Well, you know.
Conrad Thompson· Host0:21
That's not a rib.
John Layfield· Host0:23
A rib? No, you have a meat.
Conrad Thompson· Host0:25
There's no box of gimmicks.
John Layfield· Host0:27
Rumor and innuendo.
Conrad Thompson· Host0:28
I don't deal in rumor and innuendo.
John Layfield· Host0:30
It, it, it was he there?
Conrad Thompson· Host0:32
I was there.
Speaker 20:33
Say sum'n about.
Conrad Thompson· Host0:33
I don't give a shit.
Speaker 20:36
[laughs] Welcome to Something to Wrestle With. Something to wrestle with.
John Layfield· Host0:41
Something to wrestle with.
Speaker 20:41
Something to wrestle with.
Conrad Thompson· Host0:42
Something to wrestle with.
Speaker 20:44
This is- Bruce Prichard.
Conrad Thompson· Host0:46
Conrad the Mortgage Guy, and you're listening to Something to Wrestle With. John Layfield. John, how are you, man?
John Layfield· Host0:54
I'm outstanding. Bradshaw316 says I just stole your fucking podcast.
Conrad Thompson· Host1:00
[laughs] Well, I'm so glad you did. We're gonna have a blast today. We've got a very special wrestle worth. We have found real wrestling history again, and it's bigger than you could have ever imagined. Stay tuned for that. And maybe the most off-the-rails thing we've ever aired in the history of Something to Wrestle or any other podcast I've been even loosely associated with, a very special edition of Curtain Jerkers you don't wanna miss coming up at the end of the episode. Stay tuned for that. But first, we should talk about the big news, John. It looks like