On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John Layfield and Conrad Thompson take us back to John's 1996 in the WWF! John shares the stern warning officials gave the locker room ahead of the Boiler Room Brawl, the tremendous pressure on Shawn Michaels and Vader to draw, and the one good thing that came out of the fake Razor Ramon and Diesel experiment.

Plus, John reveals his surprise at ECW's invasion, explains how Brian Pillman made himself undeniable, and tackles a debate sure to get people talking: Who was the better sports entertainer—Bret Hart or Road Dogg? It's a year of big risks, backstage tension, and unforgettable personalities, as only John can tell it!

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On this episode of Something to Wrestle, John Layfield and Conrad Thompson look back at the 25th anniversary of the infamous WCW/ECW Invasion of WWE. John explains how the absence of WCW's biggest stars weakened the angle, diminished its impact and ultimately turned one of wrestling's most anticipated storylines into a major disappointment. The guys also welcome Sinn Bodhi back to the show for an update on Jake Hager's condition following his Power Slap appearance, and to reveal what really happened during the match.Plus, Tony from Heritage Auctions stops by with an incredible big-screen wrestling item headed to auction. All that and much more on another can't-miss edition of Something to Wrestle with John Layfield!

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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John Layfield and Conrad Thompson discuss why Vince McMahon loved powerful, smaller talents like Neville and how wrestling companies approach the emotional task of producing a memorial show. John also shares stories of Vince's love for messing with corporate bigwigs, and the guys revisit the end of RAW Is WAR. Plus, Tony from Heritage Auctions brings some incredible ECW gear, while a fan delivers what could be one of the rarest autographed photos John and Conrad have ever seen. From heartfelt reflections to corporate hijinks and extraordinary collectibles, this episode has plenty to unpack!

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