Episode 511: Is This Really Goodbye?

On this episode of Something to Wrestle with John Layfield, John Layfield and Conrad Thompson dive headfirst into the biggest talking points coming out of WrestleMania . JBL doesn't hold back as he addresses serious concerns about event security, explaining why improvements are needed to protect both talent and fans at WWE's biggest show of the year. From there, he breaks down the unforgettable post match actions of Brock Lesnar , calling the moment "epic" and reflecting on Lesnar's lasting impact on the business including how he helped elevate multiple WWE Superstars. The conversation also turns to today's roster, with JBL praising Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton as throwbacks to a tougher, more old school era of wrestling. Plus, former WWE World Champion and current AEW star Jake Hager joins Frank Lamicell and Sinn Bodhi to discuss his Power Slap debut during WrestleMania weekend. Tony from Heritage Auctions returns with the latest in wrestling collectibles, and the laughs keep coming with another hilarious edition of Curtain Jerkers featuring special guest Scott D'Amore . MARS MEN - Get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at DOSE - New customers can save 35% on your first month of subscription by going to or entering WRESTLE at checkout. BLUECHEW - Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code WRESTLE. Visit for more details and important safety information, and we thank BlueChew for sponsoring the podcast. JCW LUNACY - Juggalo Championship Wrestling drops BRAND NEW episodes of Lunacy every Thursday at 7pm ET exclusively on their YouTube channel check it out! AURA FRAMES - Exclusive $25-off Carver Mat at . Promo Code WRESTLE 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 511: Is This Really Goodbye? is an episode from Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard by Podcast Heat.

This episode is 02:14:54 long.

This episode was published on Apr 24, 2026.

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