What Happened When

On this episode of What Happened When, the voice of our childhood Tony Schiavone and host Conrad Thompson take us back 40 years for a true NWA/Jim Crockett Promotions classic. A major shift is underway as the National Tag Team Championships are officially rebranded into the United States Tag Team Championships, with Jim Crockett Promotions devoting much of the program to hyping a one-night tournament at the Omni to crown the very first champions.
There's no shortage of action and intrigue elsewhere on the card. Wahoo McDaniel captures the National Heavyweight Championship by defeating Tully Blanchard at the Forum in Los Angeles. The Kansas Jayhawks confront Jim Cornette and Big Bubba, Ric Flair delivers a standout TV match against Mike Jackson, and the show closes with chaos as The Four Horsemen confront Dick Murdoch only for Dusty Rhodes and Magnum T.A. to hit the ring for a thrilling finish.
Fall is nearly here in 1986, and with it comes excitement, tension, and heartbreak. This is Jim Crockett Promotions in the '80s at its absolute finest—don't miss this nostalgic deep dive on What Happened When.
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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad are joined by AEW superstar and Ring of Honor legend Jay Lethal! Jay sits down to share stories from his incredible journey through ROH and TNA, including working closely with Jeff Jarrett on Ric Flair's Last Match. He also opens up about his longtime friendship with AJ Styles, their shared history, and the moments that helped shape their careers.
It's a fun, insightful, and story-filled conversation with one of the most respected performers of his generation — an episode of What Happened When you won't want to miss!
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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony kicks off the new year in the hot seat answering all your questions from voice strengthening techniques to his all time favorites in WCW. No question is off limits for the voice of our childhood. Plus, the guys are joined by Game Event host Efren for a fun game that has the guys sweating.
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On this special REMIX episode of What Happened When, Tony Schiavone and Conrad Thompson sit down together to watch WWF Monday Night RAW from April 27, 1998—and for Tony, it's a first-time viewing of one of the most infamous moments of the Monday Night War.
The focus? D-Generation X and their audacious, real-world invasion of World Championship Wrestling.
As the episode unfolds, Tony reacts in real time to seeing Triple H, X-Pac, and the New Age Outlaws roll up to WCW's doorstep, cameras rolling, lines blurring between storyline and reality. From the perspective of a man who was insideWCW when it happened, Tony offers candid, unfiltered insight into what the locker room likely thought, how management viewed the stunt, and why this moment symbolized WWF's growing confidence in 1998.
Conrad guides the conversation with context—breaking down where WWF stood creatively, why this episode of Monday Night Raw felt so dangerous and unpredictable, and how DX's fourth-wall-breaking antics represented a turning point in the war for wrestling fans' attention.
Expect laughs, disbelief, and plenty of "I can't believe they did that" moments as Tony processes the invasion not as a rival executive, but as a fan watching history unfold. The duo also discusses how this single segment changed perceptions, raised the stakes, and helped redefine what competition looked like in professional wrestling.
It's a rare, behind-the-curtain look at the DX invasion—told by the voice of WCW himself—on an episode that proves just how wild, bold, and real the Monday Night Wars had become.
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On this special Christmas Eve edition of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad are joined by AEW superstar and friend of the show Eddie Kingston! Eddie brings his one-of-a-kind personality for a Ring of Honor watch-along like no other, handpicking three unforgettable battles guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat.
The lineup includes: • 08.16.2003 – ROH Bitter Friends, Stiffer Enemies: Homicide vs. Steve Corino • 12.17.2005 – ROH Final Battle: KENTA vs. Low Ki
It's a hard-hitting, emotional, and unforgettable Christmas Eve episode of What Happened When that wrestling fans won't want to miss — or ever forget! 🎄💥
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