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Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard

Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard

Episode 537: The Best and Worst Heel Turns

Oct 23, 2026 · 2h 16m

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On this episode of Something to Wrestle, John Layfield and Conrad Thompson debate the greatest and most disastrous heel turns in professional wrestling history! Drawing from firsthand experience, JBL explains what it takes to become a nasty, diabolical and truly hated villain and why he loved every minute of it. What separates a legendary transformation from a creative disaster? Which performers were elevated by embracing the dark side, and which turns fell completely flat? From shocking betrayals to unforgettable reinventions, John and Conrad break down the heel turns that changed careers, divided audiences and altered the course of professional wrestling on Something to Wrestle with John…