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RJ's Replay Is Now RJ's Frozen Cactus Sports Bar & Grill

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As of September 2026, this address now operates as RJ's Frozen Cactus Sports Bar & Grill — confirmed via RJ's Frozen Cactus Sports Bar & Grill's own current website/social account, accessed September 2026. Now: RJ's Frozen Cactus Sports Bar & Grill (formerly RJ's Replay).

Primary source
thefrozencactus.com ·
Secondary source
Yelp ·

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What the source shows: The business's own website lists 2026-dated events (Labor Day September 7 2026, MLB programming running to October 10 2026, Shark Week 2026 running to January 2027) and owner Rich McClelland's personal contact information, confirming current, ongoing operation under the post-rescue name RJ's Frozen Cactus at the same address.

  • Season / episode Season 6, Episode 27
  • Original air date
  • Address 5769 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85712
  • Current name RJ's Frozen Cactus Sports Bar & Grill

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What happened after Bar Rescue?

RJ's Replay was a sports bar in Tucson, Arizona, owned by Rich McClelland, who bought the business in 2011. The "Don't Cry for Me Jon Taffer" episode, broadcast March 17, 2019, focused on management problems at the bar alongside strain in McClelland's marriage and his relationship with his parents, themes that ran alongside the operational fixes attempted during the visit. Recon and stress-test segments found service and drink-quality problems typical of the show's format, including slow ticket times and inconsistent cocktails, and the rescue team worked with staff on cocktail standards, timing, and kitchen procedures over the course of the multi-day visit.

As part of the relaunch, the bar's concept was rebranded around a frozen-cactus ice-and-fire theme, and the venue was renamed accordingly; the new name has since been used as both The Frozen Cactus and RJ's Frozen Cactus Sports Bar & Grill. The remodel added large-screen sports viewing, an expanded craft beer selection, and family-friendly programming earlier in the evening before transitioning to a bar-forward crowd at night, along with new kitchen equipment intended to speed up food service during busy game days.

The business has continued operating under McClelland's ownership at the same Speedway Boulevard address in the years since. The bar's own website, which lists McClelland's personal contact information and remains actively updated, shows a full calendar of September and October 2026 programming, including Labor Day and football-season promotions, National Taco Day, and events scheduled into early 2027, indicating continuous, current operation under the post-rescue name. The bar continues to bill itself as a sports-viewing destination with an extensive beer list, pool tables, and a video game lounge, largely consistent with the format established during the original rescue. Customer reviews collected on third-party sites since the relaunch have generally been positive, citing the bar's sports programming, food, and service as reasons for repeat visits, and no reporting was found indicating any interruption in operations, ownership change, or additional rebrand since the 2019 episode aired.

Featured on Bar Rescue

Season / episode
Season 6, Episode 27
Original air date
Episode title
Don't Cry for Me Jon Taffer
What was featured
mismanaged sports bar entangled with owner's family strain
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
RJ's Replay

Frequently asked questions

Is RJ's Replay still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, this address now operates as RJ's Frozen Cactus Sports Bar & Grill — confirmed via RJ's Frozen Cactus Sports Bar & Grill's own current website/social account, accessed September 2026. Now: RJ's Frozen Cactus Sports Bar & Grill (formerly RJ's Replay).

What happened to RJ's Replay after Bar Rescue?

RJ's Replay was a sports bar in Tucson, Arizona, owned by Rich McClelland, who bought the business in 2011. As of September 2026, this address now operates as RJ's Frozen Cactus Sports Bar & Grill — confirmed via RJ's Frozen Cactus Sports Bar & Grill's own current website/social account, accessed September 2026. Now: RJ's Frozen Cactus Sports Bar & Grill (formerly RJ's Replay).

What is RJ's Replay called now?

Now: RJ's Frozen Cactus Sports Bar & Grill (formerly RJ's Replay). As of September 2026, this address now operates as RJ's Frozen Cactus Sports Bar & Grill — confirmed via RJ's Frozen Cactus Sports Bar & Grill's own current website/social account, accessed September 2026. Now: RJ's Frozen Cactus Sports Bar & Grill (formerly RJ's Replay).

Where is RJ's Replay located?

5769 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85712. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Bar Rescue featured RJ's Replay?

Season 6, Episode 27 of Bar Rescue, first aired March 17, 2019. The episode is titled “Don't Cry for Me Jon Taffer”.

Did the makeover last at RJ's Replay?

The episode first aired March 17, 2019. Our most recent check was September 7, 2026 — 7 years later —: As of September 2026, this address now operates as RJ's Frozen Cactus Sports Bar & Grill — confirmed via RJ's Frozen Cactus Sports Bar & Grill's own current website/social account, accessed September 2026. Now: RJ's Frozen Cactus Sports Bar & Grill (formerly RJ's Replay).

What do reviews say since Bar Rescue?

Customer reviews collected on third-party sites since the relaunch have generally been positive, citing the bar's sports programming, food, and service as reasons for repeat visits, and no reporting was found indicating any interruption in operations, ownership change, or additional rebrand since the 2019 episode aired. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is RJ's Replay still using the Bar Rescue menu or branding?

As part of the relaunch, the bar's concept was rebranded around a frozen-cactus ice-and-fire theme, and the venue was renamed accordingly; the new name has since been used as both The Frozen Cactus and RJ's Frozen Cactus Sports Bar & Grill. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
5769 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85712
Venue type
bar
Official website
thefrozencactus.com

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