The shows have become bonafide podcasting phenomena, needles in the ever-growing haystack of wrestling podcasts that amass millions of downloads per month. Richard Deitsch (@richarddeitsch) October 26, 2018. They walked down the aisle in 2009, but they separated in 2012. Is Megan Fliehr Married? Nobody better than Hulk Hogan, Macho Man, Ultimate Warrior. According to her Instagram, Charlotte appears to be dating a wrestler, Andrade. And that went well. 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. Conrads radio exposure came in handy when CBS first approached Flair about doing a podcast. 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. 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. Wrestling fans are typically used to most things being part of the show so its hard to cut through what is real and what isnt. I had to bust through it. The podcast was not only resonating with wrestling fans, but folks within in the industry as well. What was it like growing up in Guntersville? And it started with meeting wrestling legend Ric Flair, with whom Thompson has cultivated a close friendship. I do think I'm kind of in too deep now. Following this, in 2017, she went on to appear in the documentary TV series named 30 for 30. She found her best friend. I stopped watching in early '06 and was out until '12 and was back in with both feet. Despite having similar bleach-blonde hair, it is still surprising for some that these look-a-likes are related. The couple was married from 1983 to 2006. living a married life of over 23 years. 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. It was a way to set ourselves apart and really offer more valueBefore you know it, we started to have a bigger and bigger audience.. Shaul Guerrero with her husband, Matt Rehwoldt (formerly known as Aiden English in WWE). Megans father has been married five times and already had four unsuccessful marriages. On Tuesday, the wrestling legend announced daughter Megan Fliehr is engaged to his pal and wrestling commentator, Conrad Thompson. They bought the action figures for me. Around Robins title reign in the WWF, her brother Jake Roberts turned on-air from a cold and callous killer to a more sympathetic and justice-fighting warrior, feuding with Rick Rude, Andr The Giant, and the Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase. Conrad Channing Thompson (born July 27, 1981) is an American mortgage broker, professional wrestling promoter, [2] and podcast host [3] who presents and co-hosts numerous wrestling oriented podcasts, and promotes the Starrcast wrestling convention. re: Conrad Thompson to marry Ric Flair's daughter Posted by pioneerbasketball on 1/17/18 at 10:46 pm to El Guapo21 and something to wrestle with tony schiavone who happens to work for georgia broadcast team. Besides, she also had an uncredited role in a TV special Royal Rumble in 2002. Successful in every phase of life you venture into. The Divas division becoming the Women's division and the whole women's revolution really got her attention. How do you balance that fandom with pro wrestling? Megan Fliehr is an American actress known for her work in WrestleMania XXIV, 30 for 30, and many others. We can say that she is a housewife and spending her time as much as with her family and kids. Debuting for the WWF in 1989, Ottman was initially given a sailors hat and red-striped singlet to play the role of Tugboat. The first time I was on air talking about mortgages, our phone lines blew up, so I started to just double down on my advertisingNow I find myself recording commercials and doing live spots every single day.. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Even Vince McMahons sports entertainment empire wanted in on the action in 2020, signing a deal to create Something Else to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard for the WWE Network. Thompson, Marilyn (nee Mitchell) Peacefully, in hospital, Smiths Falls on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 Marilyn Dorothy Thompson at the age of 80. Hes a predatory lending pretentious moneygrubbing twat but hes pretty funny some of the time. They have received tweets and calls from fans who are also current wrestlers and others in the business, like Zach Ryder and Corey Graves. My Heart is Full of Love and Happiness for Both of You! 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. I hope people are digging the format. Conrad is a big Alabama football fan and New England Patriots fan so if those wrestling podcasts dont work out he could probably carve out a niche in sports talk radio, where he got his initial radio start. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. 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. Lee would leave the WWF in the summer of 1998. T-shirts from the show pop up regularly now at WWE events. They were together for nearly 23 years. I could barely see out of the eye holes, but now I was totally blind! 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. After a long-running feud with Judy Martin, including a bout at the 1989 Royal Rumble, the lack of star power was obvious, with Robin not defending the belt at WrestleMania 5. Unfortunately, Reid is no more; he died on March 29, 2013, in South Park, Charlotte, NC, because of a drug overdose. The response isnt always welcoming, however. Subscribe to get the latest episodes as soon as it's released Monday Friday afternoon by clicking here. Conrad has gone from wrestling fan to king of the wrestling podcast hill, and it has certainly been an interesting path. If he feels safe and they feel like they can keep him safe, and clearly they do, then more power to him," stated Thompson. Although Kendall had a short stay as a member of WCWs Texas Rednecks stable Barry is the much more known son. Anyways lets Hope the couple celebrates this valentine like they have never before and exchange the love and promises to each other. So how does a mortgage lender in Huntsville, Alabama become host of one of the most popular wrestling podcasts in the world? Not being billed as Gordys son, instead, Ray Gordy was teamed with Festus (the future Luke Gallows), where they were used mostly as comedic fodder. We did a meet and great, and I got to meet Tom Zenk, the Z-Man. Conrad Thompson married Megan Fliehr in 2018. CJ Fredrick scored just two points during Kentucky's win over Arkansas on Saturday afternoon, both of them coming from the free-throw line. 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. with Tony Schiavone, both of which you can find on the MLW Radio Network and iTunes. Conrad chalks up the issue with Stone Cold to a misunderstanding over cover art for an episode which was tweeted to Austin. Still, many fans may not realize that the self-proclaimed Greatest Intercontinental Champion of All Time and The King are actually first cousins. I Want to Announce The Engagement of My Beautiful Daughter Megan to My Good Friend Conrad Thompson! Flair shared on social media. As a multi-time world champion in the NWA, WCW, and WWF, the Nature Boy is generally regarded as one of if not the greatest wrestler of all time. It makes me appreciate the amount of work and man hours that went into all of this. Oscar Tshiebwe couldn't have said it any better. Megan Fliehr is a mother to a daughter named Morgan Lee Ketzner. 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. We've received your submission. What did your parents think of wrestling? 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. It's two guys sitting at a bar, telling stories. A post shared by Conrad Thompson (@heyheyitsconradthompson) on Nov 3, 2019 at 4:36pm PST. It is not uncommon to know that Cody and Dustin Rhodes (formerly known as Goldust) are half-brothers and the sons of Dusty Rhodes. Conrad brings an air of reality which is important when it comes to a podcast about wrestling. 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 happy accident. While her parents are no more together, she shares a great relationship with both her dad and mom. It tells you things like Flair has an older daughter named Megan, who is married to one, Conrad Thompson. Throughout the shows weve heard about some of the most influential moments in wrestling history like the story of Stone Cold getting his 1996 King of the Ring push (and subsequent birth of Austin 3:16) because of Triple H bucking authority and Scott Hall walking through the crowd on WCW Monday Nitro. So, we arent sure about her age. Another playful babyface and reviled villain is Guerreros son-in-law Aiden English. In '92 when I was 11, I put it down and I was done. We started with videotapes for sure, and I was watching the free TV. I hope it's one that can help shape the future of podcasts a little bit. Ric Flair is the professional wrestling manager and former pro-wrestler of all time. 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. She is the eldest daughter of father Ric Flair and mother Leslie Goodman. They were married in 1971 and ended it in divorce in 1983. I dropped out of football in eighth grade. It humanizes it a bit more. Furthermore, she appeared in WWEs Most Wanted Treasures in 2021. That's not anything people these days do. This felt like the real-life version of that. Like her other siblings, Reid Flair earned his name by himself in the wrestling world. @StarrcastEvents #RicFlairsLastMatch pic.twitter.com/QlOgFwHcvC, READ: How Alabamas Conrad Thompson created one of the worlds biggest wrestling podcasts. As of now, he works in law enforcement. I might if I was 10 years older. Knowing Ric, I know Ric wants to be there. 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. If he doesn't want something out there, I won't put it out there. The podcast, featuring former WWE employee Bruce Prichard, has become a huge success and developed a loyal following of fans. Moreover, they also made posts on their social media handles announcing the beautiful day. Eddie was soon taking the wrestling industry by storm. Somewhere during that timeline, I was introduced to Bruce Prichard. My first WWF experience was a Main event with Macho Man and Dusty Rhodes. No Cason Wallace, no Sahvir With today's win over Arkansas, Kentucky is locked into the No. Just a startup, that doesn't really exist. Moving over to WCW whilst ECW World Champion, recommended interview on The Genius Cast podcast, big personality in the wrestling world today, Growing Up The Daughter of a Wrestling Heel, 5 Wrestling Families That Went Through Tragedy and Darkness, Kayfabe in Professional Wrestling | 8 Stories Fans Shouldnt Know, Disclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. [Photo: SportingNews.com]Besides his own huge success across the wrestling industry, Flairs family has also had their successes in the sport. He is a successful American mortgage broker and professional wrestling podcaster. So I did middle school and high school there. Ric Flair is 71 years old and has had some near-death health issues, but WWE is still using him on Raw during the pandemic. Following his former partners departure from the company, Aiden went on to form the Rusev Day alliance alongside Rusev and Lana. Remembering you is easy, I do it everyday Champ , A post shared by Charlotte Flair (@charlottewwe) on Mar 29, 2019 at 6:55am PDT. My beautiful daughter. It's a new four walls. He has a fleet of Rolls Royce. He is a financial con and he fits right in with wrestling carnies and cons. When get three or four of those in a row, I lose my cool, and I'm OK with that. Thompson married Ric Flair's daughter Megan Fliehr in 2018. 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. With the success of Something to Wrestle, another wrestling podcast was born. All of that has been fun to see how it grows. What many may not realize, though, is that the pair are actually cousins. Perhaps the most famous wrestler of all time, Hulk Hogan was a household name wherever he went. Shortly after he and Flair launched a podcast in April 2015, Thompson and Prichard launched "Something to Wrestle" in August 2016, with Prichard (former WWE employee and part of Vince McMahon's inner circle) offering first-hand accounts of the company's most fascinating stories and personalities. She was born in Baldwin County, Alabama, the daughter of Sylvester Acree and Robie Hobson Acree. 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.. Select a membership level. He often shares photos of his stepdaughter on his social media posts. All of '90 really sticks out, but '89 is when I first doubled-down and fell in love. A Detailed Bio on Her Career, Parents, Relationship, Who Is Veno Miller? With Greg The Hammer Valentine debuting in the WWF in 1984, he became a mainstay of the company for many years. Born in Guntersville, Thompson still owns and runs 1st Family Mortgage in Huntsville, Thompson hosts the shows that have since stretched far beyond his spare time. Is there any crossover? So I do wind up watching "Raw" and "SmackDown," mostly for her. How Alabama's Conrad Thompson created one of the world's biggest wrestling podcasts. Reply . But I am going to push him to make a great show. That said, there have been several wrestlers whose family relations were kept off television for varying reasons. 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 ? YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 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. 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. He discusses his job as a mortgage banker, where his entrepren. Aidens father-in-law Eddie Guerrero sadly passed away before the two could meet in September 2005. 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. Fans have certainly gotten the little more through the podcasts. Caption: Ric Flair married to fifth wife, Wendy Barlow in 2018 before his daughters wedding. Also known as Fifi the Maid, Barlow and Ric married on 12 September 2018 in Florida. She is not on any social media platforms, be it Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. 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. I guess like with most kids, I kind of faded out. I would like to say were gonna keep doing our thing forever, but all good things must come to an end. He's a money mark with money made from predatory lending. I don't have any sort of illusions of trying to be a professional wrestler. More than 3 million a month would suggest they do, and you can bet the shows will influence the future of the medium, if they set out to put in the requisite work Thompson does every week. Ugh. Im just a wrestling fan. Megans half-sister, Charlotte, is a professional wrestler. In talking to Bruce and Tony for so many episodes now, diving into such specificity of people, events and moments from the past, what has it told you about the present? Its interesting to see how the behind the scenes operation works with bookers, agents, and the creative team. Inside The Life of Dave Chappelles Daughter, Who is Zoe Grace Quaid? "It's a different experience but it's not his house in Atlanta. "I'm just a wrestling fan. The idea didnt stop at just mortgages and t-shirts though. Not only were the Cats without a true point guard, they were also coming off a disappointing loss to Vanderbilt at home on Wednesday night. This was not the yellow and red I'm used to. When he made me care about them for about an hour, I thought this is what people like me want to hear. However, Freds legacy was never truly cemented until his debut in WCW as TheShockmaster. This has been the way I've provided for my family for a long time. [Photo: PWMania.com]Ray isnt the only child of Terry Gordy who has stepped foot into the ring. As of 2023, her net worth is $700,000. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Christopher would later become Grandmaster Sexay and get fans on their feet as part of the team Too Cool alongside Rikishi and Scotty 2 Hotty. They've got to make those calls and do the best they can to keep everybody safe. Chasing those Fish & Chips @andradealmas #media housewarming celebration for @btsportwwe , A post shared by Charlotte Flair (@charlottewwe) on Jan 15, 2020 at 3:01am PST. Megan has not any social accounts, but you can follow her husband on social networking sites that go under the name @HeyHeyItsConrad on Twitter and @heyheyitsconradthompson on Instagram. The Four Horsemen's 5 Most Heroic Acts (& Their 5 Most Treacherous) With the shows, Thompson piles about 30 hours per week on top of an already-busy schedule helping families buy homes in the Huntsville area. We were living in Prattville at the time. In covering both the WWE/F and WCW Conrad has been able to discuss some of the most influential moments in wrestling history with the people who were a part of it. Caption: Megan half-younger brother Reid who died at the age of 25. However, on 6 January 2015, her father wished a warm birthday to Megan via his Facebook. All told between the editing and posting, it's about 20 hours. The 16-time world champions final entrance, of course set to Richard Strauss Also sprach Zarathustra, saw the sports entertainment icon in a lavish white robe as he strutted slowly to the ring with every adoring fan on their feet. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, her sisters, nieces and nephews. Mulligan has sons Kendall and Barry Windham. But at the same time, if they've made the decision they're going to, that's not the decision that Conrad or Nick [Hausman] can make. What Does Megan Fliehrs Hubby Conrad Thompson Do? Until then, we at least know Over on KSR's YouTube channel, the postgame crew of Drew Franklin, Jack Pilgrim, and Zack Geoghegan were live after Kentucky Basketball's win in Fayetteville with celebratory reactions. Ric's daughter Megan finally finds her love after divorce from her ex-husband. He's a contracted performer and if he's asked to come to work, knowing Ric, he's going to go work. You've got all the big city stuff you need, not too far away from Huntsville. Brian Lee would find success in ECW and SMW under the guise of Prime Time Brian Lee. She was born on May 9, 2004, and is already in her teenage years. The chips were stacked against Kentucky in Fayetteville today. According to The Charlotte Observer, Reid died of a drug overdose in 2013. Her interest is at an all-time high right now. 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. 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. His death came as a shock to all the family members. Morgan is the first grandchild of Ric Flair. I don't have a shrine to Bobby Eaton in my house, so that's a step in the right direction. I think the first PPV I remember ordering would be WrestleMania V, then SummerSlam '89, then Survivor Series '89, then Royal Rumble '90. For the fifth time, Flair exchanged the vows with Wendy Barlow, who is also known as Fifi the Maid on 12 September 2018 in Florida. Continue reading this article to find out more about her net worth, early life, children, and other interesting details. He collaborates with famous professional wrestlers and brings them to his show. The image was Hulk Hogan standing in a ring wearing all black with a black beard. On 16 January 2018, Ric took to Instagram and announced that his daughter engaged to his good friend, Cornard. On the block from Hogan, Conrad isnt so sure of the reason. Conrad Thompson of Huntsville is a major figure in the world of professional wrestling. The wrestling legend announced daughter Megan got married to his pal, Cornard Thompson, through social media and also congratulated them back in 2018. But the circumstance with Becky Lynch ? The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo (2018-19), HOMAGE.com Our favorite in retro wrestling attire! 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. You have fulfilled every fathers dream. In fact, back on January 6, 2015, her father even made a beautiful post on his Instagram wishing her a birthday. In 2018, Conrad Thompsom married Ric's non-wrestling daughter Megan Fliehr. Wrestling greats like Bret Hart, The Undertaker and Mick Foley sat ringside and congratulated Flair at the end of the match before he took to the mic to thank the fans. Jerry Lawler with his son, the late Grandmaster Sexay Brian Christopher. In this exclusive interview with Sportskeeda, The Podfather informed us of what's in the works for Ric Flair's star-studded send off. In stark contrast, Undertaker main-evented SummerSlam that year in the top-drawing SummerSlam event in company history. Kentucky took both games of the day, winning game one 4-2 and game two 5-4. The common thread between these two podcasts, aside from wrestling, is co-host Conrad Thompson. In fact, she is an eight-time WWE Womens Champion. Born in Guntersville, Thompson still owns and runs 1st Family Mortgage in Huntsville, Thompson hosts the shows that have since. During this time Conrad decided to purchase a Ric Flair robe on eBay, a decision which kicked off a truly serendipitous turn of events. He married for the second time to his wife Elizabeth Harrell, with whom he had the longest relationship. Thompson, Sr, Conrad, 87, Phenix City, AL, died Sept 5, 2018. 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. We don't necessarily need a major player behind us. 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. Cornard is a fun-loving and romantic person. He had so many great stories he felt like people didn't care about. They probably thought it was a phase I would grow out of, and I did. The weekly content of the podcast is decided by fans via Facebook and Twitter polls. Sometimes that proves difficult. See the below tweet: He once shot himself in the leg, proceeded to dig the bullet out with a pocket knife, and still wrestled that very night! In the team of Jesse and Festus, Jesse Dalton (Ray) was depicted as the handler of the mentally challenged Festus. Toppin and Reeves, the stars of the game with their 58 combined points, Hidden beneath all of the excitement around Kentucky Basketball's impressive road win at Arkansas, there is still the concern about Cason Wallace's injury and how quickly he will return to the lineup. See the below tweet: Congratulations to @HeyHeyItsConrad & Megan Fliehr on getting married. Who Is Megan Fliehr? Everything About Her, Who Is Jaimy Jackson? Thompson said that Charlotte enjoys being that bankable, dependable top star and that she could pursue those outside interests once she retires like other former women's stars have. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Not many know, but Megan is a successful actress. So, I'm not saying that was Becky's intention. 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? They rented me the WrestleMania IV two-tape set. He's had a booking somewhere in some town. Despite all the extra work and travel that comes with being part of the podcast, Conrad loves both shows and thats evident when listening to the podcasts. Conrad recognizes the issue, but acknowledges the issue goes beyond wrestling. I got the cue, and I made a double ax handle, raised my arms above my head, and blasted the wall. Similarly, Megans half-sister Charlotte is also a successful American professional wrestler, author, and actress. Most famously known as The Fabulous Freebirds powerhouse, Bam Bam Terry Gordy also made a name for himself as a member of the bruising Miracle Violence Connection and as a solo star as an ex-Smoky Mountain Wrestling Champion and the inaugural UWF World Heavyweight Champion. So we just kept it going. They're paying him to work and he's gonna go work. Fliehr is Ric Flair's daughter. Patricia C. Thompson formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away peacefully at her home on May 15, 2019. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. He's just happy folks out there like what they hear in his work. I make no bones about that, Thompson once told AL.com. Both Jerry The King Lawler and the Honky Tonk Man are synonymous with Memphis. Valentine and Knobbs would occasionally cross paths after this (such as in WCW), but the family relationship between them was never mentioned on air. Funeral: Sept 7 at 4 PM ET, Visit 3 PM , Colonial Funeral Home. It was 1990. No connection was ever made on television between Roberts and Robin, although Jakes wife Cheryl was part of a WWF storyline amidst his feud with Ravishing Rick Rude.