Things are going pretty well for Conrad Thompson in the podcast world. I'll never forget that. I just whispered. With Greg The Hammer Valentine debuting in the WWF in 1984, he became a mainstay of the company for many years. Conrad Thompson is a fat rich guy who suffers from some of the worst cases of gluttony and greed ever seen. 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. The moment Conrad first realized the show was taking off was after Episode 8: The Radicalz jump from WCW to WWE. Megans father has been married five times and already had four unsuccessful marriages. But I am going to push him to make a great show. Inside His Career, Married Life, Wife & Much More, Bret Baiers Wife Amy Baier & Children: All The Good & Bad of Their Life, What Happened To Paul McCartneys Daughter Beatrice McCartney? Wrestler Al Snow recently tweeted his disdain for fans who dislike wrestling because theyve been smartened up to different aspects of it. Lee would later return to the WWF as a member of the biker gang, the Disciples of Apocalypse, and was renamed Chainz.. Remembering you is easy, I do it everyday Champ , A post shared by Charlotte Flair (@charlottewwe) on Mar 29, 2019 at 6:55am PDT. See the below tweet: Congratulations to @HeyHeyItsConrad & Megan Fliehr on getting married. Morgan is the first grandchild of Ric Flair. Dad, Caption: Ric Flair wished a warm birthday to his daughter Megan. The moment before the moment. On 16 January 2018, Ric took to Instagram and announced that his daughter engaged to his good friend, Cornard. He collaborates with famous professional wrestlers and brings them to his show. Funeral: Sept 7 at 4 PM ET, Visit 3 PM , Colonial Funeral Home. Needless to say, Megan looked stunning in her wedding gown, whereas her husband Conrad Thompson looked dapper in his black outfit. Thompson also promotesStarrcast an all-things-wrestling convention featuring personalities who do interviews, meet-and-greets, and merchandise-selling. Reid was a professional wrestler at the time of his death in the year 2013. Moving over to WCW whilst ECW World Champion due to financial dissatisfaction meant that Awesome and Hogan were both in Atlanta. Still the longest-reigning WWE Intercontinental Champion of all time at 454 days, HTM is memorable for incorporating the city of Memphis in his gimmick, doing it differently from his cousin. Megan Fliehr is a mother to a daughter named Morgan Lee Ketzner. And that went well. I might if I was 10 years older. Leading up to Ric Flair's Last Match it was clear that the event on the whole and the spotlighted match were all about family.After all, the event was promoted by one of Flair's son-in-laws, The Podfather Conrad Thompson, and another son-in-law, Andrade El Idolo was announced as The Nature Boy's tag team partner. Im not in the business. https://bit.ly/34n31BVSubscribe to my podcast INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet here: https://link.chtbl.com/chrisvanvlietGet awesome CVV t-shirts \u0026 merch: https://teespring.com/stores/chris-van-vlietEmail me: cvv@chrisvanvliet.comFollow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/ChrisVanVlietLike me on Facebook: http://facebook.com/ChrisVanVlietFollow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet#Podcast #ConradThompson #ChrisVanVliet #Wrestling #WWE I need more than that. Ultimately what makes the podcast successful is the fan approach by Conrad. It makes sense that you wouldn't, but do you ever want to express your thoughts on today's WWE in podcast form? YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. He's a money mark with money made from predatory lending. Blackjack Mulligan: Fist-Fighting with Two Wrestling Legends! [Photo: @VickieGuerrero on Twitter]Aiden English had success on NXT as a member of the Vaudevillians alongside Simon Gotch. She came into the spotlight through her father and her husband, who involved in the wrestling industry. Do you see any of the greatness of the past or its opposite in anything WWE puts out there now? With the shows, Thompson piles countless hours per week on top of an already-busy schedule helping families buy homes in the Huntsville area. A post shared by Conrad Thompson (@heyheyitsconradthompson) on Nov 3, 2019 at 4:36pm PST. Following her marriage to Conrad, he adopted her daughter and in fact, the father-daughter duo shares a great relationship as well. "Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard", Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. Conrad is a money mark. Both Jerry The King Lawler and the Honky Tonk Man are synonymous with Memphis. They rented me the WrestleMania IV two-tape set. Cornard calls Morgan as Lil Baby. Currently, the family of three lives in Hunstlive, Alabama. A former 2-time ECW World Champion and ECW tag champion, Mike Awesome was pushed for his crazy athleticism for his size and memorable matches with Masato Tanaka. I blew the wall out and became a human teeter-totter because of an unstable board just below my knees. I enjoy doing mortgages. Just like "All In" sold out 10,000 seats in 29 minutes, Starrcast sold out, too. I'm putting together a format of sorts that's going to be 35-40 pages long of detail, and how I want to go, what all I want to cover, and that takes significant time. He was a massive star in AAA, NJPW, ECW, WCW, and WWF/E. In-depth analysis. She and I have not talked about her taking any sort of extended break. Interestingly, her spouse is also into wrestling and has pretty good recognition in the business. Alabama always got the majority of my attention until podcasting took over my free time. 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. "We haven't talked about this to be clear. Ric Flair is the father of four children born from his first and second wives. Conrad started his own show with the help of his father-in-law. Sometimes that proves difficult. Ric was completely shattered after the incident and in a conversation with WBTV, he stated that he loved his son very much and added. Although not discussed as much as some of the other wrestling families, the Windham/Rotunda family is a huge and star-studded one. In 2018, Conrad Thompsom married Rics non-wrestling daughter Megan Fliehr. You can find them on the MLW Radio Network and iTunes. It marked the first card promoted under the JCP banner since 1988. I guess like with most kids, I kind of faded out. with Tony Schiavone. Like his previous marriage, this didnt last long and divorced after two years. Charlotte Flair on the Raw after WrestleMania 37, April 12th, 2021. He's jealous. Im so proud and love you so much . Conrad is on Twitter @heyheyitsconrad and the two shows are @prichardshow and @whwmonday. I found it again with the NWO, and I had a good run there for several years. The realization that so much of it that we do as being a big deal is really not that big a deal. I had to bust through it. Shaul Guerrero with her husband, Matt Rehwoldt (formerly known as Aiden English in WWE). But it's feeling more and more like that's a next year idea.". So I did middle school and high school there. 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. Social media probably another 10 hours. 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. Things are going pretty well for Conrad Thompson in the podcast world. I hope people are digging the format. Ric Flairs last match took place Sunday at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium, and the Nature Boy went out on top with some help from his family. He shared a picture of his stepdaughter, carrying a dog on his Instagram. [Photo: PWMania.com]Ray isnt the only child of Terry Gordy who has stepped foot into the ring. Katharine Wilder, Gene Wilder Daughter; Is She Adopted? 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. Instead, Tugboat was soon repackaged as an entirely different entity. As much fun as Conrad is having though, he knows that at some point the ride will likely come to an end. On the block from Hogan, Conrad isnt so sure of the reason. He eventually met Megan Fliehr, his eldest daughter. Thompson discussed criticism from fans of WWE including his father-in-law on TV during this time. Host and Co-Host on My World with Jeff Jarrett, Host on 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff, Something to Wrestle with Br, and Foley Is Pod, and Guest on Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Po. You have fulfilled every fathers dream. In stark contrast, Undertaker main-evented SummerSlam that year in the top-drawing SummerSlam event in company history. Megan has another half brother, Reid, who died in 2013. Eddie and Vickies daughter Shaul had a short run in WWE under the name Raquel Diaz on NXT from 2012-2014. Caption: Ric Flair married to fifth wife, Wendy Barlow in 2018 before his daughters wedding. His run as The Killdozer in ECW led to no title gold but a memorable table-based feud with Tommy Dreamer when aligned with Ravens Nest and as a member of the Triple Threat stable alongside Chris Candido and Shane Douglas. They told me I was going to have to hit it hard. I Want to Announce The Engagement of My Beautiful Daughter Megan to My Good Friend Conrad Thompson! Flair shared on social media. Let's just have a conversation, me picking your brain about what happened when. Did you ever try or want to work in wrestling in any capacity? On his social accounts bio, he states, I help folks become hometown and get out of debt @savewithconrad. Also, he added some of his current projects. Have you ever at any point thought you were "in too deep," or has it always been the goal to get as close and intimate with the business, its history and those who worked in it? Besides his spot casting show, he also runs a company that manages various mortgage deals. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Conrad has even found himself on the receiving end of a few Twitter blocks from some of the biggest names in wrestling history, including Stone Cold Steve Austin and Hulk Hogan. In a recommended interview on The Genius Cast podcast, Ottman opened up about what happened. 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. I hope every kid has a high school experience like that. Thompson. When I was a kid I watched the NFL through a totally different lens than I do now. Prior to his departure, the 77-year-old had been in charge of WWE's business and creative content since 1982. Eddie was soon taking the wrestling industry by storm. Ric, 70, first marriage was Leslie Goodman. You can follow Conrad on Twitter @HeyHeyItsConrad. Thats the best compliment we could ever receive.. In fact, back on January 6, 2015, her father even made a beautiful post on his Instagram wishing her a birthday. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Net, Flair tied the knot to third wife Tiffany VanDenark, a fitness competitor in 2006. I loved the over-the-top, cartoonish characters right away. A family name carries a lot of weight in the world of professional wrestling. Successful in every phase of life you venture into. Mulligan has sons Kendall and Barry Windham. I never considered that. He had so many great stories he felt like people didn't care about. A post shared by Conrad Thompson (@heyheyitsconradthompson) on Feb 14, 2019 at 6:15am PST. I was his buddy and knew about wrestling, so I wouldn't put him in a bad spot. With 5 SmackDown womens title reigns, 4 Raw womens title reigns, a Divas title reign, and 2 NXT womens title reigns, on top of a womens tag title reign, she is the present and likely future top female star of the WWE. 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. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). On the other hand, her husband is pretty active on social media. In case youre wondering, Conrad is hoping for a Bama-Georgia SEC football championship because Tony has spent the summer talking about how good Georgia is going to be, so itd be nice to see [Alabama] come into that new stadium and do their thing. Hopefully it will be Kentucky there instead of Georgia and hopefully these two podcasts dont slow down anytime soon. It was through his day job that he first got into radio. I do enjoy the product, but I feel like I'm in a place in my life where I just don't enjoy it the way I might have as a kid. 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. Aidens father-in-law Eddie Guerrero sadly passed away before the two could meet in September 2005. Similarly, Megans half-sister Charlotte is also a successful American professional wrestler, author, and actress. It humanizes it a bit more. Patricia C. Thompson formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away peacefully at her home on May 15, 2019. And sometimes I feel like Bruce is answering a deposition as opposed to having a conversation. Perhaps the most famous wrestler of all time, Hulk Hogan was a household name wherever he went. Once I was 15 or 16, I had a chance to go back and watch the old tapes of Jim Crockett Promotions, and that stuff was outstanding, but I was too young at the time to get into it. Now people watch and theres concern about concussion protocol and CTEand people are discussing the political side of sports like Colin Kaepernick. In fact, The Snake never won a championship of any kind during his time in the WWF. In 2016, she married Aiden English, changing her surname to Rehwoldt (Aidens real last name). The podcast, featuring former WWE employee Bruce Prichard, has become a huge success and developed a loyal following of fans. Brian Lee would find success in ECW and SMW under the guise of Prime Time Brian Lee. Conrads radio exposure came in handy when CBS first approached Flair about doing a podcast. They're paying him to work and he's gonna go work. Thank You To Everyone Who Believed In Me! In Smoky Mountain Wrestling, Lee was one of the companys focal stars where he held the world title, Beat the Champion title, and tag titles all two times. In the conversation below, he talks about growing up in Guntersville, balancing his wrestling fandom and podcasting career with his personal life and realizing he might be "in too deep" with pro wrestling now. But at the time, I thought it was all great. Despite being praised as one of his eras greatest athletes, his son was not given much hype in the business. That sounds kind of silly He probably thinks Conrad could take Cornette away. The couple was married from 1983 to 2006. living a married life of over 23 years. Whilst Lawler and Brian Christopher were occasionally referenced as being related on commentary, the Honky Tonk Man and Jerry curiously were not. Just a few years ago, Conrad Thompson established himself as a force in the pro wrestling podcasting world in a sea of competitors thanks to shows with icons like Bruce Prichard, Tony Schiavone and Eric Bischoff. A successful actress Megan Fliehr was born on January 6, 1980 in the United States of America. October 13, 2018, in an Intimate Wedding ceremony. Just a startup, that doesn't really exist. He discusses his job as a mortgage banker, where his entrepren. Said we're ready to publish one. 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. Conrad is one of the best people in the podcast space and Im overjoyed for his personal and professional happiness. Conrad Thompson is a famous American businessman who became more popular as a professional wrestling podcast host. Hes a predatory lending pretentious moneygrubbing twat but hes pretty funny some of the time. So Proud and Honored to Walk My Little Girl Down The Aisle , A post shared by Ric Flair Nature Boy (@ricflairnatureboy) on Jan 16, 2018 at 8:11am PST. The Wildcats' path is becoming clearer as the day goes on. Cornard is a fun-loving and romantic person. 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. Zack was supposed to be at Bud Walton until a last-minute 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Former US Express member Mike Rotunda, who would later play the role of the tax-demanding Irwin R. Schyster (IRS), is married to Barrys sister, making them brothers-in-law. Most significantly, daughter AshleyFliehr (better known as Charlotte) is well on her way to leveling her fathers 16 world title reigns. She was born on May 9, 2004, and is already in her teenage years. The two biggest influential moments in the industry, in his opinion, were when WWE bought WCW and when the WWE became a publicly traded company. As close to inside the business as I'll ever be is a podcaster. And it started with meeting wrestling legend Ric Flair, with whom Thompson has cultivated a close friendship. Still, many fans may not realize that the self-proclaimed Greatest Intercontinental Champion of All Time and The King are actually first cousins. Originally posted on February 15, 2020 @ 2:48 pm. Podcasting is not all that complicated. Besides, she is also recognized as the daughter of retired American wrestler Ric Flair and his first wife Leslie Goodman. After the match, popular WCW and AEW commentator (and podcasting collaborator with Thompson) Tony Schiavone interviewed Flair ringside. My Heart is Full of Love and Happiness for Both of You! Kentucky took both games of the day, winning game one 4-2 and game two 5-4. 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. The initial response to Something to Wrestle was positive and continued to gain more downloads each week. Moreover, they also made posts on their social media handles announcing the beautiful day. I couldnt be happier for her and Conrad. I don't have a shrine to Bobby Eaton in my house, so that's a step in the right direction. No Cason Wallace, no Sahvir With today's win over Arkansas, Kentucky is locked into the No. The secretary peeled off pieces of her pantyhose, made them into patches, and glued them over the eye holes. He would soon join forces with another result of movements within the earths crust: Earthquake. With the success of Something to Wrestle, another wrestling podcast was born. The two men discussed Charlotte's WWE absence with Ric saying she was talking to WWE, but he didn't know more. The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo (2018-19), HOMAGE.com Our favorite in retro wrestling attire! 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. Is there any crossover? Ugh. Although her birth name is Ashley Elizabeth Fliehr, she is a succesful wrestler and has won eight times WWE Womens Champion. At the time Flair didnt know what a podcast really was, so he turned to his friend for some guidance. He came up with the most beautiful words to make his daughters day special. We were living in Prattville at the time. He missed his only two shots from the field -- a pair of three-pointers, one in the first half and the other As a result of a dreadfully windy day in Lexington on Friday, the Kentucky/Indiana State series opener was postponed and flexed into a beautiful Saturday doubleheader. I really did shock the world!. The wrestling legend announced daughter Megan got married to his pal, Cornard Thompson, through social media and also congratulated them back in 2018. Furthermore, she appeared in WWEs Most Wanted Treasures in 2021. The shows have become bonafide podcasting phenomena, needles in the ever-growing haystack of wrestling podcasts that amass millions of downloads per month. How do you think your wrestling fandom defines you as a southerner or even more specifically an Alabamian?