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Episode 505: The Great American Bash 2008 REMIX
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- Mar 13, 2026
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Today's episode comes to you from the Blue Chew studio. Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code Wrestle at http://BlueChew.com On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce Prichard and Conrad Thompson pull back the curtain on the chaos, controversy, and creative decisions surrounding The Great American Bash 2008. Bruce dives deep into the backstage environment at WWE during this time and explains the reasoning behind one of the most talked-about moves in wrestling broadcasting the decision to remove Jim Ross from Monday Night RAW. What really led to that call, and how did JR handle it behind the scenes? The guys also break down the creation of McMahon's Million Dollar Mania, the fan interactive concept that had Vince McMahon giving away real cash on live television. How did the idea come together? What was happening internally at WWE that made this the direction they went? And what was the reaction from the locker room and production team when the boss started dialing random fans during RAW? Plus, Bruce shares his candid thoughts on how much influence talent should have in developing their own storylines, the balance between creative direction and performer input, and what worked and didn't during this unique period in WWE history. If you love hearing the real stories behind the decisions that shaped WWE television, this episode is absolutely loaded with insight, humor, and behind the scenes perspective. There's a lot of meat on this bone, and Bruce isn't holding back on this jam packed edition of Something To Wrestle. COAST - Coast Pay is offering our listeners free gas for a day when you get started at http://coastpay.com/WRESTLE . Disclaimer: The Coast Visa® Commercial Credit card is issued by Celtic Bank. All card accounts subject to credit approv…