Episode 493: Roderick Strong
What Happened When
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4.7 • 4.1K Ratings
🗓️ 1 July 2026
⏱️ 83 minutes
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Summary
On this episode of What Happened When, Tony Schiavone and Conrad Thompson welcome one of the most accomplished in-ring performers of his generation, Roderick Strong, for a special watch-along celebrating two of the standout matches from his incredible career.
Join the guys as they revisit Strong's unforgettable battles against Hiroshi Tanahashi and Will Ospreay, breaking down the stories behind each match. Roderick offers unique insight into sharing the ring with two of wrestling's all-time greats, discussing everything from in ring strategy and chemistry to the pressure of delivering on the biggest stages.
Tony and Conrad also dive into Strong's journey through professional wrestling, his evolution as a performer, and his current run in AEW and Ring of Honor. Along the way, expect plenty of behind the scenes stories, locker room memories, laughs, and an inside look at what it takes to consistently perform at an elite level against world class competition.
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| 0:16.7 | Welcome to WHW Monday. |
| 0:19.8 | Tony Shibani and Conrad Thompson. |
| 0:23.1 | Jim Crockett, First Arcade, 605, N.A. TV title, Cajun, Omni, the Bunkhouse Stampede. |
| 0:29.7 | Flair and horsemen, Garvin, bogey, Magnum, Dusty, Express Tactics, Turner Bonn, Mid-Self, Joy World Championship Wrestling. |
| 0:36.0 | Talking about the great years of world championship |
| 0:39.0 | wrestling the n w a and jim rocket promotion tony and friends know they win look shivani's back again |
| 0:46.1 | world title split off center stage bischoff disney hoagin and nitro new world daughter and the crow |
| 0:52.8 | thunder russo archette champmin' Mac simulcast |
| 0:56.2 | Tony's back with Conrad |
| 0:57.8 | Not your classy podcast |
| 0:59.2 | Watch a long try not to laugh |
| 1:01.1 | Lois rules cat pass |
| 1:02.7 | This wasn't the initial plan |
| 1:04.4 | Tom's a good looking mad |
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