Episode 498: Royal Rumble 2001

On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad rewind the clock 25 years to revisit Royal Rumble 2001 a pivotal moment in wrestling history. Bruce shares never-before-told stories surrounding the purchase of WCW, gives an inside look at what it was really like working as a writer in WWE during that era, and breaks down why the in-ring chemistry just didn't click between Triple H and his Olympic gold medal–winning opponent. Add in behind-the-scenes politics, creative challenges, and plenty of classic Bruce-and-Conrad hijinks, and you've got a must-listen episode you won't want to miss. ULTRA ONE - Don't sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code WRESTLE at ! DRIP DROP - Go to and use promo code WRESTLE for 20% off. COAST - Coast Pay is offering our listeners free gas for a day when you get started at . Disclaimer: The Coast Visa® Commercial Credit card is issued by Celtic Bank. All card accounts subject to credit approval. CHIME - Chime is not just smarter banking, it is the most rewarding way to bank. Join the millions who are already banking fee free today. It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Head to Chime.com/WRESTLE. BLUECHEW - Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code WRESTLE at SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to to learn more.

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Episode 498: Royal Rumble 2001 is an episode from Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard by Podcast Heat.

This episode is 01:56:46 long.

This episode was published on Jan 23, 2026.

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