Episode 436: Judgment Day 2004

Nobody has a story like William Regal! Bruce and Conrad cover his start in the business at just 16 years old, touring Europe, a surprise tryout with the WWF nobody talks about, getting hired in WCW - who brought him in, why he left, and who he called in the WWE to come in. Plus, the illness that nearly cost him his life, his addiction, the rocky start with WWE, the silly "Man" gimmick, rehab, the release, and the match that got everyone talking again. Also, his partnership with Tajiri, the pairing with Eugene, winning King of the Ring, and everything in-between that made William Regal one of the most fascinating stories in the history of pro wrestling! BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLE at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code WRESTLE to receive your first month FREE THE AMAZING KIND - The Amazing Kind, plant-based pain relief balms, creams & gels for muscles & joints and infused oils for mood support and sleep, only at https://theamazingkind.com/ - Buy now at TheAmazingKind.com and get 20% off all orders with promo code: Wrestle – Your body will thank you! SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/ ADVERTISE WITH BRUCE - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Something to Wrestle 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 Something to Wrestle. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/ 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 - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://adfreeshows.supercast.com/ Get all of your Something to Wrestle merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/stw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad are back discussing the incomparable career of John Cena. Bruce shares his thoughts on the iconic performer and his ascension to "Top Guy" status in World Wrestling Entertainment. Make sure to go back in the archives and listen to "The Rise Of John Cena part 1&2 to learn more about this legendary performer. MANDO - New customers get $5 off a Starter Pack with our exclusive code. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack. Use code STW at https://shopmando.com/ FUM - For a limited time, use my promo code WRESTLE to get a FREE gift with your Journey Pack! Start the Good Habit at https://tryfum.com/WRESTLE today. GAMETIME - Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and redeem code WRESTLE for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply). Download Gametime today. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code STW at https://www.manscaped.com/ BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLE at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code WRESTLE to receive your first month FREE SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/ ADVERTISE WITH BRUCE - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Something to Wrestle 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 Something to Wrestle. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/ 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 - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://adfreeshows.supercast.com/ Get all of your Something to Wrestle merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/stw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of Something To Wrestle with Bruce Prichard, Bruce and Conrad look back at Backlash 2005! The PPV was a RAW brand event that featured Hulk Hogan teaming up with HBK to face Muhammad Hassan and Daivari, a Last Man Standing Match between Edge and Benoit, plus a main event pitting World Heavyweight Champion Batista and Triple H. MODERN MANIA WRESTLING - Manage your roster, create factions, compete with or control other promotions inside the game universe. It's free to play and the developers are constantly updating the game with new characters and features. To get the game search for "Modern Mania Wrestling GM" in the App Store or Google Play Store. Once you’ve played through the Tutorial, head to the Settings screen, and on the bottom right you'll see a CODE button. There you can enter the Promo Code: WRESTLE to get a bunch of free wrestlers and game cash. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLE at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/ , promo code WRESTLE to receive your first month FREE THE AMAZING KIND - The Amazing Kind, plant-based pain relief balms, creams & gels for muscles & joints and infused oils for mood support and sleep, only at TheAmazingKind.com - Buy now at https://theamazingkind.com/ and get 20% off all orders with promo code: Wrestle – Your body will thank you! SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/ ADVERTISE WITH BRUCE - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Something to Wrestle 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 Something to Wrestle. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/ 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 - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://adfreeshows.supercast.com/ Get all of your Something to Wrestle merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/stw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this edition of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad celebrate the 20 year anniversary of Judgment Day 2004, and what some believe could be the bloodiest main event in WWE history. The guys discuss the massive changes in the WWE during the time and how Bruce managed through them all. The epic battle between Eddie Guerrero and JBL that developed into a serious concern for everyone backstage. And, Vince McMahon sweeping through the territories buying the tape libraries to eventually start the WWE Network. All that plus so much more on this epic ride through Judgment Day 2004. EMBARK - Get the dog DNA test that is trusted by millions. Visit https://embarkvet.com/ to get free shipping and save $50 on the Breed + Health Test with promo code WRESTLE. *BEAN HISTORY - https://my.embarkvet.com/dog/beanfernum?utm_campaign=cns_ref_dog_pub_profile&utm_medium=other&utm_source=embark MANSCAPED - April is National Testicular Cancer Awareness Month! Visit Manscaped.com/TCS to learn more about simple self-checks for cancer prevention & SHARE to help save a life. Get 20% OFF with code STW at Manscaped.com and make a donation to the @tcsociety at checkout. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLE at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code WRESTLE to receive your first month FREE SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/ ADVERTISE WITH BRUCE - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Something to Wrestle 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 Something to Wrestle. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/ 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 - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://adfreeshows.supercast.com/ Get all of your Something to Wrestle merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/stw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ROB! VAN! DAM! On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad deliver over three hours of RVD goodness! Bruce examines the entire run of "Mr. Monday Night" , from training with the Sheik, to how he got into WCW, to why he left WCW, visiting Japan to fully become Rob Van Dam, finally getting into ECW, and the big break being featured on Monday Night RAW in 1997. Don't miss the hilarious story of Bruce smoking with Rob, and who reminds Bruce of Rob Van Dam today. With a show this long, with this much detail, this is indeed the "Whole F'N Show!" FUM - Start the Good Habit at https://tryfum.com/WRESTLE to save 10% off the Journey Pack today. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLE at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code WRESTLE to receive your first month FREE FANATICS - An easy way to support your favorite podcasts! Shop official WWE gear and apparel by using our special URL: https://shop.wwe.com/en/?SSAID=5036600&_s=afl_impact&irclickid=TGqUDyR%3AaxyPT79QyoThCyA5UkHwy0SnUzlX3s0&irgwc=1&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=Impact SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/ ADVERTISE WITH BRUCE - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Something to Wrestle 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 Something to Wrestle. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/ 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 - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://adfreeshows.supercast.com/ Get all of your Something to Wrestle merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/stw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad celebrate the 20th anniversary of Backlash 2004 with a dive into the archives. The Rock, Stone Cold, Goldberg, and Brock Lesnar are all out of the company. Now McMahon is going to try establish Chris Benoit as his top star on RAW. Chris received a hero's welcome from Edmonton when he returned as Champion in a WrestleMania rematch. But why was it a rematch? When the venue was booked, did the WWE know Benoit would be the champ? Fresh off of a 2019 Superstar Shakeup, Bruce breaks down the WWE's mentality and the thought process behind a "Draft" and the real life ramifications on the lives affected by switching brands. Randy Orton and Mick Foley's feud, match, aftermath, and future are also greatly explored on this episode. Austin's deal with the company, his reason for leaving, Brock's pursuit of the NFL, and Goldberg's opinion about WWE are all discussed plus Rosey, Garrison Cade, and a few other names rarely discussed get the Prichard treatment as well. The guys also take a moment before the show starts to discuss the future of Something To Wrestle. PRIZE PICKS - Download the PrizePicks app today and use code WRESTLE for a first deposit match up to $100! Pick more. Pick less. It’s that Easy EMBARK - Get the dog DNA test that is trusted by millions. Visit https://embarkvet.com/ to get free shipping and save $50 on the Breed + Health Test with promo code WRESTLE. THE AMAZING KIND - The Amazing Kind, plant-based pain relief balms, creams & gels for muscles & joints and infused oils for mood support and sleep, only at TheAmazingKind.com - Buy now at https://theamazingkind.com/ and get 20% off all orders with promo code: Wrestle – Your body will thank you! MANSCAPED - April is National Testicular Cancer Awareness Month! Visit Manscaped.com/TCS to learn more about simple self-checks for cancer prevention & SHARE to help save a life. Get 20% OFF with code STW at Manscaped.com and make a donation to the @tcsociety at checkout. #shavetosave FANATICS - An easy way to support your favorite podcasts! Shop official WWE gear and apparel by using our special URL: https://shop.wwe.com/en/?SSAID=5036600&_s=afl_impact&irclickid=TGqUDyR%3AaxyPT79QyoThCyA5UkHwy0SnUzlX3s0&irgwc=1&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=Impact SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/ ADVERTISE WITH BRUCE - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Something to Wrestle 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 Something to Wrestle. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/ 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 - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://adfreeshows.supercast.com/ Get all of your Something to Wrestle merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/stw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Something To Wrestle, we've turned a snafu into a fun episode that delivers a mighty punch. Bruce and Conrad revisit a subject we originally discussed on the April 2, 2021 edition of Something To Wrestle. The guys go into detail all the ins and outs of WrestleMania XII featuring the historic ironman match between Bret "The Hitman" Hart and "HBK" Shawn Michaels. Bruce also shares stories of working with a returning Ultimate Warrior, producing the legendary backlot brawl, and Shawn Michaels infamous zip line entrance! All that and so much more on this REDUX episode of Something To Wrestle with Bruce Prichard. AURA - Stop data brokers from exposing your personal information. Go to our sponsor https://aura.com/wrestle NHTSA - We see them every day. People driving using their phones. There’s the sneak-a-peeker. Or the fast scroller. Who can quickly become the fender-bender-er. The got-a-ticket-er. Or the driver-who-killed-someone. Put the Phone Away or Pay. Paid for by NHTSA. BLUECHEW -Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLE at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code WRESTLE to receive your first month FREE FANATICS - An easy way to support your favorite podcasts! Shop official WWE gear and apparel by using our special URL: https://shop.wwe.com/en/?SSAID=5036600&_s=afl_impact&irclickid=TGqUDyR%3AaxyPT79QyoThCyA5UkHwy0SnUzlX3s0&irgwc=1&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=Impact SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/ ADVERTISE WITH BRUCE - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Something to Wrestle 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 Something to Wrestle. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/ 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 - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://adfreeshows.supercast.com/ Get all of your Something to Wrestle merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/stw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Something To Wrestle, we're delivering a special treat taking us back all the way to 1992 for WrestleMania 8! Bruce wasn't there, but that didn't stop Conrad from hitting Bruce some fun and revealing questions about the event. Bruce talks about what was going on with his life at the time, leaving the WWF, and the main event talent on the card. This episode originally aired on AD Free Shows as a bonus episode, but it was so good we wanted to share it with you. BLUECHEW -Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLE at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/, promo code WRESTLE to receive your first month FREE THE AMAZING KIND - The Amazing Kind, plant-based pain relief balms, creams & gels for muscles & joints and infused oils for mood support and sleep, only at TheAmazingKind.com - Buy now at https://theamazingkind.com/ and get 20% off all orders with promo code: Wrestle – Your body will thank you! FANATICS - An easy way to support your favorite podcasts! Shop official WWE gear and apparel by using our special URL: https://shop.wwe.com/en/?SSAID=5036600&_s=afl_impact&irclickid=TGqUDyR%3AaxyPT79QyoThCyA5UkHwy0SnUzlX3s0&irgwc=1&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=Impact STARRCAST - Be part of the very first international STARRCAST in Australia! Get tickets and information at https://www.starrcast.com/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/ ADVERTISE WITH BRUCE - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Something to Wrestle 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 Something to Wrestle. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/ 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 - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://adfreeshows.supercast.com/ Get all of your Something to Wrestle merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/stw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad take us all the way back to the year 2000! That's right, Conrad finally convinced Bruce to talk about one of the most requested topics we've ever had o the show WrestleMania 2000. Bruce shares his experiences developing the McMahon in ever corner angle, and all the major details surrounding the event itself, all on this epic edition of Something To Wrestle with Bruce Prichard. MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code STW at https://www.manscaped.com/.  FANATICS - An easy way to support your favorite podcasts! Shop official WWE gear and apparel by using our special URL: https://shop.wwe.com/en/?SSAID=5036600&_s=afl_impact&irclickid=TGqUDyR%3AaxyPT79QyoThCyA5UkHwy0SnUzlX3s0&irgwc=1&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=Impact STARRCAST - Be part of the very first international STARRCAST in Australia! Get tickets and information at https://www.starrcast.com/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/ ADVERTISE WITH BRUCE - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Something to Wrestle 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 Something to Wrestle. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/ 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 - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://adfreeshows.supercast.com/ Get all of your Something to Wrestle merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/stw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad take a deep dive into the wild world of masked wrestlers! Bruce shares his knowledge of El Santo, Mil Mascaras, Tiger Mask, Rey Mysterio and so many more on this exciting edition of Something To Wrestle. PRIZE PICKS - Download the PrizePicks app today and use code WRESTLE for a first deposit match up to $100! Pick more. Pick less. It’s that Easy BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLE at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https://bluechew.com/ , promo code WRESTLE to receive your first month FREE THE AMAZING KIND - The Amazing Kind, plant-based pain relief balms, creams & gels for muscles & joints and infused oils for mood support and sleep, only at https://theamazingkind.com/ - Buy now at TheAmazingKind.com and get 20% off all orders with promo code: Wrestle – Your body will thank you! FANATICS - An easy way to support your favorite podcasts! Shop official WWE gear and apparel by using our special URL: https://shop.wwe.com/en/?SSAID=5036600&_s=afl_impact&irclickid=TGqUDyR%3AaxyPT79QyoThCyA5UkHwy0SnUzlX3s0&irgwc=1&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=Impact STARRCAST - Be part of the very first international STARRCAST in Australia! Get tickets and information at https://www.starrcast.com/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/ ADVERTISE WITH BRUCE - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Something to Wrestle 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 Something to Wrestle. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/ 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 - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at https://adfreeshows.supercast.com/ Get all of your Something to Wrestle merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/stw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices