Conrad married Ric's daughter, Megan, in 2018. Whilst Conrad Thompson is not particularly a wrestler, he is nonetheless a big personality in the wrestling world today. A young pro wrestling fan never thinks he'll one day be able to reach out and touch that world one day. It was the NWO, and I was back in. Sadly, the Smith family is riddled with stories of abuse at the hands of Grizzly Smith, and their unfortunate story is soon to be spotlighted in an episode of the third season of VICEs Dark Side of the Ring. The conversation led to Flair inviting Conrad on the podcast to read fan mail and eventually cohost with various guests. A post shared by Conrad Thompson (@heyheyitsconradthompson) on Feb 14, 2019 at 6:15am PST. What was it like growing up in Guntersville? Debuting for the WWF in 1989, Ottman was initially given a sailors hat and red-striped singlet to play the role of Tugboat. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Before last weeks in Nashville, others had taken place in Chicago, Las Vegas and Baltimore, featuring icons like Bret Hart, Ricky Steamboat, CM Punk, Sting and many others. With Greg The Hammer Valentine debuting in the WWF in 1984, he became a mainstay of the company for many years. Conrad's full interview aired as part of today's episode of our podcast, The Wrestling Inc. Daily. As of 2023, her net worth is $700,000. It didn't matter to me if it was "real." I just whispered. Like her other siblings, Reid Flair earned his name by himself in the wrestling world. She was born in Baldwin County, Alabama, the daughter of Sylvester Acree and Robie Hobson Acree. The relationship with Millican eventually led to an introduction to Jim Cornette, then to former Flair sidekick JJ Dillon, and so on until he was introduced to Flair right around the time Flairs son, Reid, passed away in 2013. They bought the action figures for me. "I don't know what my response to that criticism should be. Conrad started his own show with the help of his father-in-law. #RicFlairsLastMatch pic.twitter.com/anvS5yZGJO. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. 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. October 13, 2018, in an Intimate Wedding ceremony. As time as gone on, he's learned he can trust me. You can check out Something to Wrestle and What Happened When on iTunes and Google Play and just about every other podcast site as well as mlwradio.com. Early, ad-free access to all Conrad Thompson podcasts. What happened whenConrad pitched an idea to do a podcast to Bruce Prichard, Youre gonna laugh, but the whole idea was to sell mortgages. This was the initial thought when Conrad first talked to Bruce about doing the podcast. I remember that like it happened yesterday. He is a retired professional wrestler and now works in law enforcement. if you're going to be off the road and you're going to be away while things are weird and there's a lot of uncertainty in the air and you're not touring and you're not working in front of crowds and everything's just different for lack of a better word ? To your knowledge, her father is a 16-time heavyweight champion. t_j_c_242 . Conrad Thompson invited Arezzi to discuss joint opportunities with Last, who Last characterizes as a self-professed fan of Last. He also makes frequent appearances for living tapings of the podcasts in different parts of the country. It can't be a home run every time. 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. Valentine had more than his fair share of success before his future relative arrived in the company as a former Intercontinental and World Tag Team champion. On 14 February, he posted a photo of their wedding on which Megan wore a white gorgeous wedding gown whereas, Thompson wore a black suit. Flair captioned the photo with a sweet birthday text that reads, Happy Birthday Megan! You can follow Conrad on Twitter @HeyHeyItsConrad. I have to do a lot of research for the show, and I put a lot of thinking into what we put on the poll. Consequently, the Alabama-born mortgage broker was now the son-in-law of the master of the Figure-4 Leglock as well as the brother-in-law of Charlotte, David, and Reid. This too didnt last for very long as they divorced only after two years into marriage. I'll never forget that. Conrad Thompson talks with Chris Van Vliet from the adfreeshows.com studios in Huntsville, AL. Conrad wanted to be a part of a podcast which catered to wrestling fans. My daughter is a huge wrestling fan now. Inside the Life of Dennis Quaids Daughter, Meet Jacqueline Pelosi: Facts About Nancy Pelosis Daughter. In terms of championship gold, Robin held more titles and for longer than her brothers. Eventually I do believe there will be some opportunity that floats down the line for both Tony and Bruce, and theyll ride off into the sunset and do something for professional wrestling. If and when this happens it will be sad for fans (though Id be excited to see either one back in professional wrestling), but I wouldnt expect that to be last we hear from Conrad Thompson. It's two guys sitting at a bar, telling stories. He eventually met Megan Fliehr, his eldest daughter. I saw what type of growth we had on the Ric Flair podcast and thought, this is an opportunity. The opportunity was certainly there and Bruce, who has a t-shirt store, saw an opportunity to promote his t-shirts. Pro Wrestling Stories - Your daily source of nostalgia and a peek behind the curtain wall of wrestlings past! The combined runtime of last weeks two podcasts alone was six hours, nineteen minutes. Whilst Lawler and Brian Christopher were occasionally referenced as being related on commentary, the Honky Tonk Man and Jerry curiously were not. Cornard us a mortgage broker as well as a professional wrestling podcast host. I was still enamored with Macho Man. Conrad Thompson talks with Chris Van Vliet from the adfreeshows.com studios in Huntsville, AL. They also told me they hadnt gimmicked the wall. Class of '99 was a great year. They were married in 1971 and ended it in divorce in 1983. Bruce was there for both and Tony was there for the buyout. In stark contrast, Undertaker main-evented SummerSlam that year in the top-drawing SummerSlam event in company history. Megan Fliehr has a biological brother named David Richard Fliehr, better known by his ring name, David Flair. However, the info of her career background is not known, so its hard to predict her actual salary and net worth. When we go to the live shows, we ask people, and its surprising to me how many people dont watch the current productbut now, theyre back into it in a big way and theyre back into it because of our podcast. I had the opportunity to meet the Nature Boy. WOOOOO! Hes developed genuine friendships with these legends and earned enough trust to push them for insight that changes and enhances the way fans watch it altogether. Breaking news. The realization that so much of it that we do as being a big deal is really not that big a deal. Both podcasts took veterans from the wrestling industry and gave them a platform to tell their stories. It was 1990. Beautiful inside and out, a great mother and wife !! Moreover, they also made posts on their social media handles announcing the beautiful day. The couple doesnt miss celebrating their time together. Whether as a beloved face or reviled heel, Jerry Lawler was always a massive draw in his hometown of Memphis. Yeah I had a great time. 1988. Ray would make his WWE television debut 23 years after his father debuted in the then-WWF in 1984 as a member of the Fabulous Freebirds. We'll have a final bracket in our hands by the end of the night. or save 5% if you pay annually. with Tony Schiavone, both of which you can find on the MLW Radio Network and iTunes. The assumption, of course, is that he's talking about daughter Charlotte, a Charlotte-native who is an. She found her best friend. "I'm not a professional broadcaster. Published: Nov. 15, 2017, 2:20 p.m. . Conrad Thompson married Megan Fliehr in 2018. When he made me care about them for about an hour, I thought this is what people like me want to hear. A Detailed Bio on Her Career, Parents, Relationship, Who Is Veno Miller? She walked down the aisle with Cornard Thompson, a wrestler commentator in October 2018. A quick internet search at the time opened up Conrads eyes to the world of dirt sheets and the rumor and innuendo which now serve as the research for so many of the podcasts today. He got married to Megan Fliehr, who is the daughter of famous former professional wrestler and manager Ric Fliehr. And despite his newfound intimate relationship with pro wrestling, including befriending a few legends in the business, and success with podcasting, his one-time hobby has certainly taken a toll. He has around 42.8k followers on his Instagram as of 2022. I don't book him and I don't accept the bookings. She is married to her husband Conrad Thompson. Who Is The Father To Her Daughter? However, a lesser-known fact is that Dusty Rhodes was the brother-in-law of Fred Ottman. By using this site, you agree to the legal terms set out in ourDisclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. Not only is Conrad Thompson a podcast host, but he's also married to Ric Flair's daughter Megan which makes him Charlotte's brother-in-law. Once separated by the 2009 brand split, Jesse was repackaged as a solo act, becoming a white, wannabe-thug rapper named Slam Master J. Debuting on Cryme Tymes Word Up internet show, Slam Master J would soon make regular appearances with Jimmy Wang Yang. The chips were stacked against Kentucky in Fayetteville today. My daughter is a huge wrestling fan now. The tweet prompted thousands of reactions, including some who asked if Flair was "ribbing" wrestling fans, who are very familiar with future son-in-law Conrad Thompson. Charlotte Flair on the Raw after WrestleMania 37, April 12th, 2021. All of that has been fun to see how it grows. Having anchored the WWFs womens division for decades, the notorious Fabulous Moolahs absence heavily impacted the female rosters state. I Want to Announce The Engagement of My Beautiful Daughter Megan to My Good Friend Conrad Thompson! Eddie Guerrero is one of many in a long line of wrestlers from the acclaimed Guerrero family, which included the likes of Chavo, Chavo Sr., Gory, and Hctor. The two men discussed Charlotte's WWE absence with Ric saying she was talking to WWE, but he didn't know more. There's no reason I should be doing this. Originally posted on February 15, 2020 @ 2:48 pm. The Divas division becoming the Women's division and the whole women's revolution really got her attention. Lee would leave the WWF in the summer of 1998. "So, I would think that maybe she's got time once she decides to hang up the boots to do all that.". So, I'm not saying that was Becky's intention. If you want a just slower pace of life, it's hard to beat Guntersville. Although not discussed as much as some of the other wrestling families, the Windham/Rotunda family is a huge and star-studded one. In case you are unaware, Megan Fliehr has a biological brother David Flair, born David Richard Fliehr. Thompson noted that it's not the same without the fans and without touring, but it's still a welcomed change for Ric. So we just kept it going. Conrads radio exposure came in handy when CBS first approached Flair about doing a podcast. Fans who order t-shirts from Bruces site get a thank you phone call from Bruce. On the other hand, her father Ric has an estimated wealth of $500k. In his 40 years of career, he held the title of heavyweight champion for 16th times. Today is a very tough day for my family and me. According to her Instagram, Charlotte appears to be dating a wrestler, Andrade. Subscribe to get the latest episodes as soon as it's released Monday Friday afternoon by clicking here. Valentine and Knobbs would occasionally cross paths after this (such as in WCW), but the family relationship between them was never mentioned on air. And if these relations were enough, former Nasty Boy Jerry Sags is the uncle of Cody Rhodes, the uncle of Dustin Rhodes, and the brother-in-law of Dusty Rhodes. Cornard calls Morgan as Lil Baby. Currently, the family of three lives in Hunstlive, Alabama. My first WWF experience was a Main event with Macho Man and Dusty Rhodes. A tough grappler in his own right, Mulligan managed to survive a stabbing by a crazy fan that needed around 100 stitches to sew his back shut. I couldn't recommend it enough. Life after McMahon's exit saw his daughter Stephanie McMahon assume the role of WWE. And then again, it just kind of wore off. He co-hosts the podcast Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard, 83 Weeks, Grilling JR, andWHW Monday. When I go back and really watch the stuff I grew up on and really love, there's only a handful of things on each show I still like today. Well, it seems like Megan and Cornard Thompson are planning to expand their family, but not very soon. And all the sudden, here we are. I stopped watching in early '06 and was out until '12 and was back in with both feet. Furthermore, she appeared in WWEs Most Wanted Treasures in 2021. What a picturesque city right there on the lake. When I first started hanging with Bruce, he'd still be guarded about what he'd say. He can be reached by e-mail at GriffinKaye1@hotmail.com, on Twitter @GriffinKaye1, as well as on Instagram at @TheGriffinKaye and @WrestlingInTheYears. Although her birth name is Ashley Elizabeth Fliehr, she is a succesful wrestler and has won eight times WWE Womens Champion. According to Bruce Prichard on his podcast Something to Wrestle, the original plan was for the behemoth to actually become Sheik Tugboat, an Iraqi sympathizer set to challenge Hogan at WrestleMania for the world title. But at the time, I thought it was all great. With the success of Something to Wrestle, another wrestling podcast was born. We've received your submission. She was born in Kansas City Missouri, the daughter of Robert and Jane (Mansfield) Conrad. They married in 1971 but got divorced in 1983. There are many times on both shows when Bruce or Tony seem to slip back into work mode and Conrad usually jumps on them pretty quick when he suspects some b.s., often using his trademark line is that a rib?. [Photo: TheSportster.com]A mass collector of wrestling memorabilia, Conrad is now one of the biggest names in the wrestling podcast world. Looking at her pictures, she must be in her 40s. 3 seed at the SEC Tournament. Back on Valentines day 2019, the duo spent the special occasion beautifully which her husband Conrad shared on Instagram, making the moment more special. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. If he doesn't want something out there, I won't put it out there. Do you make more time for one or the other? The weekly content of the podcast is decided by fans via Facebook and Twitter polls. After the match, popular WCW and AEW commentator (and podcasting collaborator with Thompson) Tony Schiavone interviewed Flair ringside. That sounds kind of silly He probably thinks Conrad could take Cornette away. So I twisted his arm and I convinced him to tape a pilot with me. That's where I'm at now and I hope this isn't the new normal, but I'm ready for it if it is, I suppose," Thompson said before being asked if his podcast business is affected in anyway by it. It humanizes it a bit more. Continue reading this article to find out more about her net worth, early life, children, and other interesting details. Megan Has a Daughter From Her Previous Relationship. 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'm just a wrestling fan. Weve heard hilarious stories like the genesis of Million Dollar Mans everybodys got a price line and, of course, she pooted. He upped his game to further cement himself as the top guy in the business by adding greats like Jim Ross, Arn Anderson, Kurt Angle and Jeff Jarrett to his already-incredible lineup of interview shows. It cannot be overstated the popularity of Rusev Day at their peak, and WWEs mishandling of their momentum was just another example of the companydropping the ball.. The secretary peeled off pieces of her pantyhose, made them into patches, and glued them over the eye holes. Fans have certainly gotten the little more through the podcasts. Although Megans father and her three siblings tent to go their last name as Flair while she has held onto Fliehr. It seems she isnt involved in pro wrestling. I don't have any sort of illusions of trying to be a professional wrestler. In 2016, she married Aiden English, changing her surname to Rehwoldt (Aidens real last name). Aidens father-in-law Eddie Guerrero sadly passed away before the two could meet in September 2005. He often shares photos of his stepdaughter on his social media posts. As part of the Natural Disasters tag team, Typhoon and Earthquake won the world tag titles once, winning the straps from Money Inc. (Ted Dibiase and Irwin R. Schyster) at a house show. He is a former professional wrestler, who made his debut as a wrestler back on January 17, 1999. That was more of a WCW town. A large part of that success goes to Conrad who, on top of his regular day job of running a mortgage business, manages to spend easily at least 10+ extra hours a week doing research, watching event topics, and then recording the actual podcast. But his importance to the industry speaks for itself, breathing new life into the history of the business fans hadnt considered beyond surface level nostalgia, and igniting excitement for new ventures like AEW. 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. My first introduction to wrestling was WrestleMania IV. No I get legitimately frustrated, and let me tell you what the source of my frustration is. During this time, Awesome received a rare pinfall victory over Hogan in a No DQ match on Nitro amidst the New Blood vs. Millionaires Club storyline. Debuting under unfortunate circumstances, Ottman infamously tripped after breaking through a wall, causing his Startrooper-esque helmet to fall off and the other wrestlers on set to break character. Not only is Conrad Thompson a podcast host, but he's also married to Ric Flair's daughter Megan which makes him Charlotte's brother-in-law. During this time Conrad decided to purchase a Ric Flair robe on eBay, a decision which kicked off a truly serendipitous turn of events. "Now my daughter, she watches wrestling now like I did as a kid, and she loves it." . I had to bust through it. Zack was supposed to be at Bud Walton until a last-minute 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. She has a daughter namedMorgan lee Ketzner,born in 2004, from her previous marriage to Robert Ketzner. He worked in construction as a dry wall finisher for 40-50 years until retiring in 2007. CBS was into it. Interestingly, her spouse is also into wrestling and has pretty good recognition in the business. I was his buddy and knew about wrestling, so I wouldn't put him in a bad spot. It makes me appreciate the amount of work and man hours that went into all of this. But I am just because I did.". Megan is pretty wealthy and leads a luxurious life as well. I've never been to broadcasting school. You have fulfilled every fathers dream. Thus, she doesnt concern herself with a stage name, Flair, after her name. On the block from Hogan, Conrad isnt so sure of the reason. The pay-per-view event was produced and promoted by Alabamas own Conrad Thompson (Flairs son-in-law) along with David Crockett under the banner of Jim Crockett Promotions as part of Thompsons Starrcast V convention. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Ric and Elizabeth were married from 1983 to 2006, which his longest marriage. What many may not realize, though, is that the pair are actually cousins. She is a fitness competitor, whom he married in 2006. Just like "All In" sold out 10,000 seats in 29 minutes, Starrcast sold out, too. Charlotte married twice in her life. Likewise, he is also on Twitter with over 106.5k followers. I never considered that. The debut episode will center around. Obviously I'm not inside the business or a performer, but I am close enough now to a lot of the guys and have been fortunate enough to kind of see behind the curtain a little bit. He also makes frequent appearances for living tapings of the podcasts in different parts of the country. We trade numbers, it goes wellhe was looking for a friend to go the bar and watch sports with and laugh and cut up, and I was willing to do that. Flair and Conrads friendship grew and in 2015 CBS asked Flair to record a podcast and this opened the podcasting door for Conrad.
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