Episode 491: Bobby Cruise
What Happened When
Podcast Heat
4.7 • 4.1K Ratings
🗓️ 17 June 2026
⏱️ 80 minutes
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Summary
On this episode of What Happened When, Tony Schiavone and Conrad Thompson welcome one of the most recognizable voices in professional wrestling, Ring of Honor's legendary ring announcer, Bobby Cruise. For more than two decades, Bobby Cruise has been at the center of some of Ring of Honor's most memorable moments, introducing countless future stars and witnessing wrestling history firsthand. Bobby joins Tony and Conrad to share stories from his incredible career, including his experiences during ROH's formative years, unforgettable moments behind the microphone, and the relationships he's built with some of the biggest names in the business.
The conversation covers Bobby's journey into professional wrestling, the evolution of Ring of Honor, and what it's been like to remain a constant presence through the company's many eras and transformations. Along the way, listeners will hear plenty of behind-the-scenes tales, road stories, and laughs that only Bobby Cruise can deliver.
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| 0:00.0 | Today's episode comes to you from the Blue Chew Studio right now and you buy two months of |
| 0:04.1 | Blue Chew Gold. |
| 0:05.2 | You get the third for free with the promo code WHW at bluechew.com. |
| 0:11.6 | Welcome to WHW Monday. |
| 0:14.7 | Tony Shibani and Conrad Thompson. |
| 0:18.0 | Jim Crockett, First Arcade, 605, and W.A. TV TV title Cajun Omni, the Bunkhouse Stampede, |
| 0:24.6 | flaring, horseman, garvin, bogey, magnum, dusty, express tagtees. |
| 0:28.0 | Turner bought in mid-south joint world championship wrestling. |
| 0:31.1 | Talking about the great years of World Championship wrestling, the NWA and Jim Rocket Promotion. |
| 0:37.9 | Tony and Friends know they win. |
| 0:39.6 | Look, Chivani's back again. |
| 0:41.2 | World title split off, center stage bischoff. |
| 0:44.6 | Disney Hogan and Nitro, New World Order and the Crow. |
| 0:47.9 | Thunder Russo, Archette champ, Vinnie Mac, Simulcast. |
| 0:51.2 | Tony's back with Conrad Not your classy podcast |
| 0:54.2 | Watch a long try not to laugh |
| 0:56.0 | Lowest rules can't pass |
| 0:57.6 | This was it the official plan |
| 0:59.3 | Tom's a good looking man |
| 1:01.0 | Quadine Bill make a tip |
| 1:02.7 | Tommy you come over here |
| 1:04.5 | What happened when |
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