A happy accident. Now people watch and theres concern about concussion protocol and CTEand people are discussing the political side of sports like Colin Kaepernick. Through the Flair podcast, and by virtue of being friends with Flair, Conrad was able to meet a lot of people involved in the wrestling business. You've got to appreciate that this is a guy who's been on the run every day of his life since 1975. Toppin and Reeves, the stars of the game with their 58 combined points, Hidden beneath all of the excitement around Kentucky Basketball's impressive road win at Arkansas, there is still the concern about Cason Wallace's injury and how quickly he will return to the lineup. But at the same time, if they've made the decision they're going to, that's not the decision that Conrad or Nick [Hausman] can make. The secretary peeled off pieces of her pantyhose, made them into patches, and glued them over the eye holes. The conversation led to Flair inviting Conrad on the podcast to read fan mail and eventually cohost with various guests. He is a former professional wrestler, who made his debut as a wrestler back on January 17, 1999. Conrad started his own show with the help of his father-in-law. "It's easy for us to say, 'No one should run.' In fact, The Snake never won a championship of any kind during his time in the WWF. My beautiful daughter. The moment before the moment. Megan Fliehr has a biological brother named David Richard Fliehr, better known by his ring name, David Flair. Mike Awesome theorized in a 2003 HighSpots interview that his mishandling in WCW, where he was recast as the Fat Chick Thriller and That 70s Guy, was a punishment from Vince Russo for being too close of kin to Hulk Hogan after Hulk walked out of WCW after Bash at The Beach in 2000. So I went to several WCW TV tapings. They've got to make those calls and do the best they can to keep everybody safe. I cant watch wrestling now the way I did back then, One of the most intriguing aspects of Something to Wrestle and What Happened When is how the shows peel back the curtain so that fans can see how the industry works behind the camera. Everything About Her, Who Is Jaimy Jackson? So I'm a little more selective now with what games I go to. My Heart is Full of Love and Happiness for Both of You! Currently, he is married to Wendy Barlow. A post shared by Conrad Thompson (@heyheyitsconradthompson) on Feb 14, 2019 at 6:15am PST. Her father Ric and her step-sister Charlotte also attended the wedding. Ric, 70, first marriage was Leslie Goodman. According to her Instagram, Charlotte appears to be dating a wrestler, Andrade. So I did middle school and high school there. The reality is, what would I do? I think as time goes on, I've become more and more of the understanding that the performers didn't have that same level of emotional connection to it that we did. Just a mere mention of Anoai, Hart, Guerrero, or Von Erich is sure to drum up memories for wrestling fans and non-fans alike. Bruce and Conrad had been watching episodes of Halt and Catch Fire AT Conrads home when the internet was acting wonky and then I hit refresh and the number (of downloads) came up I said hey you (Bruce) need to check this on your phone They both looked at the downloads for that episode, then looked at each other, and it was then that they realized that this was a thing. That was the first thing I saw, and I fell in love. So, I'm not saying that was Becky's intention. Thus, she doesnt concern herself with a stage name, Flair, after her name. $9 / month. When the dust settles down You've seen where you've been You're runnin' on empty Broken within When the dust settles down There ain't nothin' left Turn it around Start over again Red Light King I miss you so much. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. How do you balance that fandom with pro wrestling? Her father Ric and her step-sister Charlotte also attended the wedding. Conrad recognizes the issue, but acknowledges the issue goes beyond wrestling. Meet Ric Flairs Wife Wendy Barlow: Her Career, Husband, Children, & More, Where Is Andy Griffiths Daughter Dixie Griffith? He also makes frequent appearances for living tapings of the podcasts in different parts of the country. Megan has worked in several positions around the ring but never competed in active professional wrestling. When get three or four of those in a row, I lose my cool, and I'm OK with that. They also told me they hadnt gimmicked the wall. I had to bust through it. They walked down the aisle in 2009, but they separated in 2012. "It's a different experience but it's not his house in Atlanta. With only a few big names in their division, Rockin Robin was a memorable female of the era, holding the WWF Womens Championship for 502 days from October 1988 until February 1990, when she left the company. Whether he was a workhorse mid-carder, tag expert with nephew Chavo, Dean Malenko, Art Barr, or a top-level challenger he was always a popular attraction and incredibly talented hand in the ring. Moving over to WCW whilst ECW World Champion due to financial dissatisfaction meant that Awesome and Hogan were both in Atlanta. Instead, she opened the show by singing America The Beautiful.. Now, he's been home since at least March. Christopher would later become Grandmaster Sexay and get fans on their feet as part of the team Too Cool alongside Rikishi and Scotty 2 Hotty. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. "To be very honest, I have no idea. The idea didnt stop at just mortgages and t-shirts though. The chips were stacked against Kentucky in Fayetteville today. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. When asked if there are other podcasts he would want to do he was quick to name several people hed love to podcast with in a perfect world, including Brian Gewirtz, Michael Hayes, and Jeff Jarrett. Besides, she also had an uncredited role in a TV special Royal Rumble in 2002. I'm doing that after hours in my free time after work, on the weekends and at night. Simple as that. She walked down the aisle with Cornard Thompson, a wrestler commentator in October 2018. Who Is Her Husband? She was born from Rics relationship with his second wife Elizabeth Flair. [Photo: SportingNews.com]Besides his own huge success across the wrestling industry, Flairs family has also had their successes in the sport. Watch with friends or family? Also, how crazy is it for a diehard wrestling to grow up and become Ric Flairs son-in-law? Her interest is at an all-time high right now. She is a fitness competitor, whom he married in 2006. t_j_c_242 . If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Im so proud and love you so much . I hope people are digging the format. A sports radio host invited Conrad to do a live call-in advertisement for the business. As the Nasty Boys were almost exclusively a tag act, they had little interaction with Valentine after their WWF debut in 1990. It's way out of whack. I think that's what makes our show so good. This was evident after their episode about Sunny (Episode 18: Sunny in the WWF) when they received complaints and unpleasant calls from people seemingly close to Shawn Michaels and/or the WWE. Conrad has tried to advertise on the Cornette shows and invited Last to Starcast, both offers were ignored. This felt like the real-life version of that. It'll be copy and paste the WWF section of the Observer. I really did shock the world!. Great school, great teachers. with Tony Schiavone, both of which you can find on the MLW Radio Network and iTunes. Looking at her pictures, she must be in her 40s. Not only were the Cats without a true point guard, they were also coming off a disappointing loss to Vanderbilt at home on Wednesday night. Class of '99 was a great year. We were friendly, and he knew I'd done a little bit of live radio just to promote my mortgage company. It does get out of hand. Following the success of the Prichard podcast, Thompson would also launch "What Happened When?" He co-hosts the podcast Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard, 83 Weeks, Grilling JR, andWHW Monday. I wouldn't trade it for anything. Occasionally when I'm overwhelmed with real life world or when I have to travel, I will call in for some backup research help. Around Robins title reign in the WWF, her brother Jake Roberts turned on-air from a cold and callous killer to a more sympathetic and justice-fighting warrior, feuding with Rick Rude, Andr The Giant, and the Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase. The clearest example of this is during Episode 50: Austin Walks Out when he challenges Bruces argument about using Scott Hall, who at the time was battling issues with alchol, in a segment where beer is poured on him. We've received your submission. It just feels like something that is something that is very, very difficult to do, and the odds are stacked against you. Many of you would be surprised after you heard, WWE legend Ric Flair has been married five times in his life. Alabama always got the majority of my attention until podcasting took over my free time. He is a retired professional wrestler and now works in law enforcement. T-shirts from the show pop up regularly now at WWE events. With Kentucky's back against the wall in the final regular season game, it was Antonio Reeves who stepped up and saved a potentially sinking ship. Conrad Thompson is indeed a Flair by marriage. They have received tweets and calls from fans who are also current wrestlers and others in the business, like Zach Ryder and Corey Graves. Fans who order t-shirts from Bruces site get a thank you phone call from Bruce. Although her birth name is Ashley Elizabeth Fliehr, she is a succesful wrestler and has won eight times WWE Womens Champion. Makes me sick. Early, ad-free access to all Conrad Thompson podcasts. He came up with a photo from their wedding and wrote, Happy Valentiness Day, Mrs. Thompson in the caption. Im so proud and love you so much . Hogan always seemed to be on top of whatever promotion he was in, whether the heights of 80s WWF, 90s nWo, TNA, and WWE in the 2000s. I was living in Prattville at the time. On the other hand, her father Ric has an estimated wealth of $500k. I don't mind him as a personality on the podcasts, but there's no such thing as an ethical lender, so yes he is undoubtedly a conman. I was enamored with wrestling. He's a money mark with money made from predatory lending. One chop and one Woo! after another, Flair put on what is presumably the final match (never say never in the wrestling business, after all), teaming with Andrade El Idolo (his son-in-law, married to Charlotte Flair) to take on Jay Lethal and Jeff Jarrett in a tag team match, refereed by Mike Chioda. "So, I would think that maybe she's got time once she decides to hang up the boots to do all that.". Well, the couple is now married for over 2 years and is doing pretty good in their relationship. He is a financial con and he fits right in with wrestling carnies and cons. Just a startup, that doesn't really exist.