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Episode 377: 30th Anniversary Of The 60 Minute Ironman Match
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- Grilling JR
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- Jun 25, 2026
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- 6460
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Summary
On this special edition of Grilling JR, Jim Ross and guest host Paul Bromwell celebrate the 30th anniversary of one of the most pivotal and unforgettable years in the legendary career of The Heartbreak Kid, Shawn Michaels. Join JR and Paul as they revisit a defining moment in wrestling history and the event that forever changed Shawn's career trajectory. The guys travel back to WrestleMania XII, held on March 31, 1996, at the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim in Anaheim, California. In the night's historic main event, Shawn Michaels fulfilled his lifelong dream by defeating Bret "Hitman" Hart in a grueling 60-minute Iron Man Match to capture his first WWF Championship. JR shares his memories of calling one of the most talked-about matches in WrestleMania history and discusses the significance of the iconic "Boyhood Dream Has Come True" moment that has become synonymous with Shawn Michaels' legacy. But WrestleMania XII was about much more than just the main event. JR and Paul dive into the major stories surrounding the WWF at the time, including Scott Hall and Kevin Nash giving notice and preparing to leave for WCW, the infamous Billionaire Ted skits that fueled the Monday Night War, and the surprising return of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. The conversation also covers the chaotic Hollywood Backlot Brawl between Piper and Goldust, Ultimate Warrior's lightning-fast return match against Hunter Hearst Helmsley, The Undertaker's clash with Diesel, and the unique atmosphere surrounding a company on the verge of massive change. From Shawn Michaels' crowning achievement to the behind-the-scenes developments that helped reshape the wrestling industry, JR and Paul break down all the action, controversy, and history from one of the most important WrestleManias of all time. THIS WEEKS SPONSORS BL…