Between The Sheets

Ep. #232: December 25-31, 2000

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Kris & David are guestless as we discuss the week that was December 25-31, 2000. We talk about the impending death of ECW as everything is stacking up against Paul Heyman, including the broadcast of the final episode of Hardcore TV, which features a surprise appearance from Taz. We then go to the WWF where we talk about the New York Daily News previewing the upcoming and incredibly revealing Vince McMahon interview in Playboy, Kurt Angle and his family singing Winter Wonderland, Dave Meltzer's fashion critiques for Stephanie McMahon, and lots more. We then go to Japan for the the amazing show that was the first ever INOKI BOM BA YE at the Tokyo Dome plus the latest battle of SURVIVAL TOBITA!!!!!!, before returning to the U.S. for the first King of the Indies tournament in Northern California and a definite classic "WCW EVERYBODY" section, featuring the firing of Mark Madden and Wade Keller getting fed false contract news among other things. All than and much more on a tremendous show, so don't miss out!!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 ECW

0:49:19 WWF

1:51:22 Classic Commercial Break

1:54:43 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game

2:16:45 Int’l: Inoki Bom Ba Ye, NJPW, IWA Japan, SPWC, Samurai TV, Lutte 2000, CMLL, Ciclon Ramirez, & IWAPR

3:10:02 Other USA: NWANJ, IWAMS, & APW

3:24:05 WCW

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Exile on Badstreet #64: Rasslin 80’s Style Part 7 w/ John McAdam - "Go Go Tiger"

Sat, 28 Dec 2019 06:56:25 +0000

Kris Zellner is rejoined by John McAdam (Stick to Wrestling) as we resume our series on John's "Wrestling from the 80's" collection with Volumes 11 & 12. We talk about the infamous WFIA Tag Team of the Year angle with Eddie Gilbert & Tommy Rich in Memphis, lots of Tiger Mask & Dynamite Kid in New Japan, Kerry Von Erich as one of Ric Flair's greatest opponents, Jim Cornette's green jacket angle in World Class, the Midnight Express’s feuds in Mid-South, Bill Watts ripping the WWF on TV, and so much more. A really fun show, so LISTEN NOW!!!!!!!

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Ep. #231: December 18-24, 1993 with Beau James & Al Getz

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 08:01:01 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Al Getz (@AlGetzWrestling) & Beau James (@kingofkingsport) to discuss the week that was December 18-24, 1993. We talk about Jim Cornette's long letter to the Torch about Wade Keller’s coverage of the “race riot” at an SMW show in Wise, Virginia, but we also play some great clips from SMW, especially a Dick Murdoch promo that you can't miss. We also discuss Bobby Heenan coming to WCW, Jesse Ventura staying in WCW, and Davey Boy Smith leaving WCW, including how he was buried on TV to make way for the debut of the Big Bossman as “The Boss." We also talk about all of the news from Japan, Mexico, and Europe, including Otto Wanz running his big year-end show just days after the tragic in-ring death of Larry Cameron. We also have the WWF running some egregious 900 number polls, the debuts of Sparky Plugg & Double J, the return of Randy Savage to WWF Mania, Frank Deford writing to the Observer, and much more. Beau & Al also tell some amazing stories from their time in the business, to boot, and this show is AMAZING, so LISTEN NOW!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 SMW

1:43:52 WCW

3:02:48 Classic Commercial Break

3:07:29 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game

3:44:53 Int’l: Tokyo Sports & AJW awards, NJPW, Korakuen Hall Christmas week shows, CWA, AAA, CMLL, UWA, & Acapulco

4:42:54 Other USA: Joe Pedicino, ECW, USWL, AAWF, USWA, CWI, Big D, UWA, Eddie Sharkey, & CWUSA

5:36:15 WWF

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Ep. #230: December 8-17, 1985

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 06:12:59 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Scott Bowden (Kentucky Fried Rasslin) to not only discuss the week-plus that was December 8-17, 1985, but ALSO make a can’t-mis MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT at the end of the show regarding the future of the KFR Podcast. We talk about Bruiser Brody & Jimmy Snuka being "fired" from New Japan and all of the drama that went on regarding that situation, as well as the end of the Real World Tag League in All Japan. We also talk about the future of PPV for the WWF after the Wrestling Classic show, Lanny Poffo's poem for Bobby Heenan, Kevin Sullivan's psychotic angles on Florida TV, The Freedom Fighters, Steve Borden & Jim Hellwig, going heel with manager Buddy Wayne, Koko Ware dressing as Santa Claus in the Memphis studio, and Bruiser Brody joining Texas All-Star. We then bring it home with Jim Crockett Promotions, where Starrcade payoffs come out for the JCP talent, and some people are *pissed* to say the least. All that and much more on a fantastic show, so LISTEN NOW!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 Int’l: NJPW, AJPW, Japan Pro, AJW, CWA, Stampede, & EMLL

0:48:44 WWF

2:07:14 Classic Commercial Break

2:10:20 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game

2:36:58 USA East: CWF, CCW, & CWA/Memphis

4:16:08 USA West: Mid-South, WCCW, TASW, Central States, AWA, California, & Portland

4:57:46 Jim Crockett Promotions

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Cover 2 Cover Ep. #8: Mosca Mania

Sun, 15 Dec 2019 04:11:32 +0000

Kris Zellner & Rob Naylor are back with yet another episode of Cover 2 Cover, where this time we discuss the June 1984 issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated. We talk about Ted DiBiase and his stranglehold on the NWA, with quotes from a supposed press conference that got extremely feisty. We also talk about Angelo Mosca Jr. being pushed pretty hard in this magazine just like he was in JCP. Also: An interview with Bruno Sammartino as he works out in his home gym, Tommy Rogers doing aerobics with Liz Hunter, Mr. Wrestling II trying to save Magnum T.A.'s soul, and yet so much more. Tremendous show, folks, and you should make it a priority to LISTEN NOW!!!!

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Ep. #229: December 4-10, 1989

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 05:09:52 +0000

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was December 4-10, 1989. We talk about Dave Meltzer’s thoughts on the status of the NWA going into 1990 and the build towards a weird Starrcade show. Meanwhile, we also look at how Shane Douglas made enemies out of Jim Cornette and Ric Flair by protesting how he was booked against Cornette at a TV taping in Greensboro. Then we play clips of Arn Anderson's return to the NWA and Tommy Young's career ending injury at Center Stage Theatre, the latter in the dark with play-by-play of everything that happened. Plus we talk about the great tournaments that were taking place in All Japan & New Japan, the early days of FMW featuring Dick Murdoch, a wild kidnapping story in Georgia, Jerry Lawler turning face and back heel within 5 days, the AWA being in trouble, wrestling on The Pat Sajak Show, a wild Cocoa Samoa story, Dusty Rhodes saving the debuting Sapphire from Slick in the WWF, and much more on a very fun episode of Between the Sheets!!!

Timestamps

0:00:00 NWA/WCW

1:16:05 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, AJW, Stampede, EMLL, UWA, & WWC

1:43:16 Classic Commercial Break

1:47:32 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game

2:10:31 Other USA: ICW, Georgia, PWF, TWA (Miami), CWF, CWA, USWA, AWA, Pat Sajak, Portland, & The State of Wrestling

3:07:29 WWF

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Ep. #228: Nov. 24-Dec. 3, 1991 with Ian Riccaboni

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:03:46 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Ring of Honor's Ian Riccaboni (@IanRiccaboni) to discuss the week that was November 24-December 3, 1991, and yes we explain why this covers more than 7 days. We lead off with an insane WWF section featuring both Survivor Series & This Tuesday in Texas, plus all the TV surrounding those shows in what was probably the longest section in the history of the show. We talk about the Randy Savage/Jake Roberts feud, including the snake bite angle, The Undertaker's brief first stint as WWF Champion, and tons more. We also talk about All Japan's insane TV ratings at the time, FMW doing big business with Leon Spinks as one of their lead heels, great-looking shows in Mexico, a wild USWA section featuring J.T. Smith under a mask, surfer Sandman, & THE WARRIOR. Plus we also have Steve Beverly at the LPWA show in Jackson, Tennessee featuring a wild Jim Cornette story, Eddie Gilbert's first night as the booker of the GWF, Portland Wrestling’s TV show getting cancelled, Lex Luger quitting WCW for a few hours, and much, much more. A crazy good show, so listen now!!!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WWF

2:51:24 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, W*ING, & CWA

3:15:12 Classic Commercial Break

3:21:37 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game

3:56:07 Latin America: EMLL, UWA, Tijuana, & WWC

4:07:36 Other USA: WIN, Rick Link, SAPW, SMW, Sir Oliver Humperdink, ICWA, USWA, Grand Slam USA, LPWA, GWF, Portland, & Potpourri

5:25:25 WCW

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Ep. #227: November 20-26, 1986 with Robert O'Connor

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 07:40:51 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Robert O'Connor (@ghostofquinones) to discuss the week that was November 20-26, 1986. We talk about John Tatum's tragic car accident that changed his life and career, including how it was covered at the time. We also talk about UWF hooking up with Pro Wrestling Illustrated, the buildup to Starrcade ’86, the uncertainty of Riki Choshu's status in All Japan, the end of Bruiser Brody in New Japan, the state of Stampede Wrestling, everyone leaving Championship Wrestling from Florida, Buzz Sawyer starting a wrestling school…sort of, and much more, including a wild episode of WWF Superstars of Wrestling. Yes, *that* one, featuring the legendary Randy Savage/Ricky Steamboat angle and Honky Tonk Man's vote of confidence. Robert O'Connor lived up to his last appearance, as this show was extremely entertaining, and had us in stitches, so we suggest you LISTEN NOW!!!!!!!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 UWF

0:50:14 Jim Crockett Promotions

1:40:55 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, AJW, All_Star, Montreal Stampede, Tijuana, & WWC

2:49:11 Classic Commercial Break

2:54:30 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game

3:19:08 Other USA: CWF, CCW, CWA/Memphis, NWF, WCCW, AWA, & Portland

4:13:01 WWF

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Ep. #226: November 13-19, 1988 with Beau James

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Beau James (@kingofkingsport) to discuss the week that was November 13-19, 1988. We talk about possibly the wildest story we've ever covered on the show, regarding federal extortion charges being brought in Hawaii against Lia Maivia and Lars Anderson, as well as how it all ended up at trial a year later, which is crazy in it's own right. We also talk about Dave Meltzer going on the road with the WWF for a couple of highly draining TV tapings in northern California, Giant Baba firing Ashura Hara from All Japan over gambling issues, Irv Muchnick interviewing Antonio Inoki for a Penthouse article that never ended up running, the British Bulldogs returning to Stampede, Scott Armstrong returning to Continental, Don Owen getting shut down by the Oregon State Athletic Commission, and a truly nuts NWA section featuring the beginning of the end of Dusty Rhodes in the promotion, including the birth of The Dusty Flu. This was an amazing show that you simply can not miss, so LISTEN NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 United States v. Maivia et al

1:01:47 WWF

2:19:13 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, JWP, Stampede, EMLL, Torreon, WWA, & WWC

3:06:41 Classic Commercial Break

3:08:55 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game

3:39:44 Other USA: ACW, Joe Pedicino, CWF, CWA, WCCW, AWA, Portland, & Merv Griffin

5:51:54 NWA/UWC/WCW

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Cover 2 Cover Ep. #7: Meet the Slammers

Sun, 17 Nov 2019 19:20:29 +0000

Rob Naylor & Kris Zellner are back with another episode of Cover 2 Cover, with Rob picking out the December 1993 issue of Wrestling's Main Event to discuss this time out. We talk about Lex Luger loving himself, Brian Lee selling out, Shawn Michaels always needing help, Men on a Mission and their RAPPIN’, the greatness of the Steiner Brothers, the evolution of Diamond Dallas Page, and tons more. Always an entertaining show, so listen now!!!

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Ep. #225: November 6-12, 1990 with Bruce Mitchell

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Bruce Mitchell (Pro Wrestling Torch) as we discuss the week that was November 6-12, 1990. Bruce is only with us for the NWA/WCW section, but oh what a section it is, as we talk about the NWA -> WCW name change, Ric Flair at the Georgia/Florida game, and Starrcade ’90 taking shape among other things, but most importantly the dilemma of Art Barr signing just weeks after he copped a plea for sexual abuse in Oregon. Besides WCW, we talk about Dave Meltzer's road trip for major indie shows in the suburban Philadelphia area, issues with USWA Challenge airing in Memphis after the show moved tapings from Dallas to the Mid-South Coliseum, news from all of the groups in Dallas including Chris Adams’s first non-USWA/WCCW spot show, Christopher Love causing issues in Houston, Jesse Ventura being elected as Mayor of Brooklyn Park, talk of Roddy Piper turning heel for WrestleMania to feud with The Ultimate Warrior, and tons more. An extremely fun and interesting show, so listen now!!!!

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 NWA/WCW

1:51:03 Int’l: NJPW, SWS, CWA, CMLL, UWA, & WWC

2:04:33 Classic Commercial Break

2:08:39 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game

2:41:22 Other USA: Dave Meltzer in PA for Tom Robinson benefit & more, GASW, PWF, USWA, WCCW, TWF, WWA (TX)/Christopher Love, LPWA, UWF, Portland, & Jesse Ventura wins election

3:48:11 WWF

4:38:52 Patreon Preview: Wade Keller, Dave Meltzer, Eric Bischoff, & Greg Gagne’s radio roundtable

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Ep. #224: Oct. 30-Nov. 5, 1999 with Michael Blanton

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 08:20:40 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Michael Blanton (@BLPMikey) to discuss the week that was October 30-November 5, 1999. We talk about rumors of Randy Savage returning to the WWF which were unfounded for sure, unlike Stephanie McMahon's love for Test, which she exclaims loudly and proudly on Monday Night Raw. We also talk about Vince McMahon meeting with Dream Stage Entertainment, Big Van Vader regaining the Triple Crown in All Japan, Hijo del Santo being shown without his mask in a magazine in Mexico, the debut of Lou E. Dangerously in ECW, and a WCW EVERYBODY section for the ages including Kevin Nash as "The Promoter" on a wild episode of Monday Nitro. Extremely entertaining show, so don't miss it!!!!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WWF

1:34:52 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, BattlARTS, BJPW, FMW, Michinoku Pro, Osaka Pro, Seikendo, ARSION, & VDB

2:09:49 Latin America: AAA, CMLL, IWRG, Laguna, El Hijo del Santo, Andy Barrow, & WWC

2:26:40 Classic Commercial Break

2:31:39 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game

3:14:34 Other USA: CWA, ECW, Big Buc, USCW, PCW, NWA Wildside, MPPW, MAW, UPW, & Documentaries

3:50:03 WCW

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Ep. #223: October 23-29, 2003

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 07:18:35 +0000

Kris & David are guestless this time out as we discuss the week that was October 23-29, 2003. We talk about TNA and their issues with the booking of their promotion with various people involved, such as Dutch Mantell, Scott D'Amore, Vince Russo, and others. We also talk about their weekly PPV, featuring Jimmy Hart and his MYSTERY MAN among other TNA issues. We also go over Toshiaki Kawada battling Don Frye for the AJPW Triple Crown Title at the Budokan, World Japan drama with wrestlers not being paid being used in an angle, CZW running a show in Italy(?!?!), Hector Garza getting his head shaved in Monterrey, Low-Ki being done with Ring of Honor again, Lance Russell returning to Memphis TV, and the big story of the week: The wedding of Paul “Triple H” Levesque & Stephanie McMahon, complete with a raucous reception starring Michael “P.S.” Hayes. This is a damn good show, and you shouldn’t dare miss it!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 NWA-TNA

1:17:35 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, NOAH, World Japan, Zero-One, DDT, Fuyuki Army, Michinoku Pro, Osaka Pro, Toryumon, GAEA, CZW in Italy, & All-Star (UK)

2:07:09 Latin America: AAA, CMLL, Monterrey, IWAPR, & WWC

2:26:27 Classic Commercial Break

2:30:03 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game

3:11:17 Other USA: ROH, NWA Wildside, MLW, Memphis, IWAMS, AWS, Lucha Va Voom, APW, & Oregon lucha libre

3:48:25 WWE

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Cover 2 Cover Ep. #6: The Young & The Restless

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 23:19:02 +0000

Kris Zellner & Rob Naylor are back with the latest episode of Cover 2 Cover, where discuss the December 1989 issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated. We talk about the memorable "The Young & The Restless" cover story featuring Lex Luger, Sid Vicious, The Great Muta, & Sting, as the NWA's future, and how the NWA screwed that up. We also talk about whether or not Brutus Beefcake will turn on Hulk Hogan, Dynamite Kid & Johnny Smith forming The British Bruisers, whether or not Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard were the greatest tag team ever, and how we would've picked the PWI Dream Tag Team Tournament, plus discussion about Kerry Von Erich's weird interview with Matt Brock, Rob's AWA Remco wrestling figures league, ratings, results, news, and so much more. C2C is appointment listening for all wrestling fans, and this show is no different, so listen now!!!!

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Ep. #222: October 16-22, 2009

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 04:00:00 +0000

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was October 16-22, 2009, a Patreon-requested week. We talk about the big news that shocked the wrestling world, as Shane McMahon announced his resignation from World Wrestling Entertainment, as well as the aftershocks from that. We also talk about Kofi Kingston losing his Jamaican accent on Raw, Vince McMahon trying to make Team SmackDown stronger for Bragging Rights, AAA furthering the Dorian Roldan kidnapping angle, CMLL trying to compete with the big WWE shows in Mexico and coming up short, Jim Cornette talking about ROH's future stars…including Kenny Omega?!?! And we close with a classic TNA section featuring Bound for Glory and a wild episode of Impact featuring the debut of Desmond Wolfe, a.k.a. Nigel McGuinness signing there after failing his WWE physical. A really entertaining show that you can't miss!!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WWE

1:37:33 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, NOAH, Dragon Gate, Osaka Pro, Ryuma Go, & GSW

1:51:19 Classic Commercial Break

1:55:04 Housekeeping

2:11:59 Latin America: AAA, CMLL, AULL, Monterrey, Perros de Mal, & WWC

2:26:15 Other USA: DGUSA, ROH, JAPW,Chikara, & NWA Anarchy

2:42:43 TNA

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Cover 2 Cover Ep. #5: Rough & Ready

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 02:25:00 +0000

Kris Zellner & Rob Naylor are back for the latest episode of Cover 2 Cover, where we discuss all of the major contents of the February 1987 issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated. First, we look at the legendary cover, featuring the UWF wrestlers struggling over the PWI Trophy at stake in an upcoming tournament. We also talk about Hulk Hogan & Paul Orndorff in wrestling's hottest feud, "Magnum" Scott Hall, Rick Rude in the NWA, the Memphis tag team scene in 1986, two sides of Jimmy Valiant, and Baby Doll’s tell-all, plus ratings, results, scouting reports, and so much more. Excellent show, so listen now!!!!

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Ep. #221: October 9-15, 1995 with Matt Griffin

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 04:29:56 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Matt Griffin (@MattTheMouth) to discuss the week that was October 9-15, 1995. We talk about Big Van Vader being fired by WCW while injured, Nitro in Chicago featuring a legendary Hulk Hogan promo and Ric Flair/Arn Anderson in a steel cage, New Japan and the UWFi go to war in the Tokyo Dome where Riki Choshu wields his power, AAA having some big issues in the war with PROMLL, Steve Austin & Cactus Jack cutting killer promos on ECW TV, Bob Armstrong attacking Randy Hales on USWA TV, Bill Watts quitting the company hours before Shawn Michaels is attacked in Syracuse, and much more. This is a fantastic show, so listen now!!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WCW

1:19:05 Eurasia: NJPW, AJPW, Korakuen Hall, Michinoku Pro, UWFi, SPWF, AJW, GAEA, JWP, & CWA

2:19:49 Classic Commercial Break

2:23:44 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game

2:50:29 Mexico: AAA & CMLL

3:09:08 Other USA: NWA, ACW, ECW, ECWA, SMW, USWA, AWAlliance, AWF, & NWC

4:43:17 WWF

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Ep. #220: October 2-8, 1987 with Beau James

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 04:17:41 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Beau James (@KingofKingsport) to discuss the week that was October 2-8, 1987. We talk about Saturday Night's Main Event in the WWF featuring the formation of the Mega Powers, the first ever Royal Rumble in St. Louis, Bruiser Brody returning to All Japan as Giant Baba fell out with Jim Crockett, Antonio Inoki & Masa Saito going to war on Ganryujima Island, the Evansville locker room brawl with Randy Hales getting busted open, JCP taping dumping the “magazine” format for UWF TV, and lots more. The meatiest stuff, though, is Beau's thoughts on state athletic commissions and the groupie culture of pro wrestling in this era. This is must-listen audio for sure, so LISTEN NOW!!!!!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WWF (and athletic commission deregulation)

2:08:54 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, Stampede, EMLL, UWA, & WWC

3:10:11 Classic Commercial Break

3:11;41 Housekeeping

3:18:33 Other USA: ICW, TWWF, BTW, CCW, CWA, WCCW, Central States, AWA, & Portland

5:21:28 Jim Crockett Promotions

6:20:37 Patreon Preview: The genesis of the AWA Team Challenge Series

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Ep. #218: Sep. 25-Oct. 1, 1992 with Dave Prazak

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 04:43:05 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Dave Prazak (@DavePrazak) to discuss the week that was September 25-October 1, 1992. In WCW, we talk about the impending creative changes possibly coming to the company as well as the new contracts that Bill Watts is handing out to the talent. We also have audio from Bill Watts explaining the change to the top rope rule, Tony Schiavone kissing Bruno Sammartino's ass, and a wild week in the history of the Steiner Brothers. We also talk about WAR invading New Japan offices, Pierroth turning technico in CMLL, Steve Armstrong turning down SMW for the WWF, Ronnie Lottz & The Dream Warriors debuting on USWA TV with a memorable promo, the WWF touring Europe in a big way, and much more. This show is extremely entertaining, but the cherry on top is Prazak killing it with maybe the best story told in the history of the podcast, which involves WCW’s 900 number hotline. This is the definition of a can’t-miss show!!!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WCW (and The Great WCW Hotline Inbox Scandal of 1995)

1:59:25 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, W*ING, AJW, AAA, CMLL, UWA, AWF, & WWC

2:28:17 Classic Commercial Break

2:32:56 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game

3:04:09 Other USA: WWA, ECW, WIN, WWWOW, SMW, USWA, GWF, Big D, Von Erichs, L.A. Lucha, CWUSA, & Potpourri

4:44;51 WWF

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Cover 2 Cover Ep. #4: The "T" Stands For Turkey

Sat, 28 Sep 2019 05:43:04 +0000

Kris Zellner & Rob Naylor are back with the latest edition of Cover 2 Cover, and we’re discussing the September 1985 issue of Inside Wrestling. We talk about Craig Peters getting quite the letter regarding the Rock ’n’ Wrestling Connection in the WWF, “Names Makin’ News” with Bill Apter, Matt Brock traveling the world, “Results from the Wrestling Capitals,” The Fantastics having a “giant” controversy in World Class, Ric Flair declaring that he is the best, Roddy Piper being psychoanalyzed by Dr. Sidney M. Basil, and of course THE ROLL CALL OF CHAMPIONS!!!!! An extremely fun show, so LISTEN NOW!!!!!!!

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Ep. #218: September 18-24, 2000

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 05:41:39 +0000

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was September 18-24, 2000. We talk about the WWF leaving USA Network for CBS/Viacom and how that would affect not only them but the future of ECW, we talk about the final WWF programming on USA Network leading up to the Unforgiven PPV which saw the bizarre end of the Triple H/Kurt Angle/Stephanie McMahon love triangle. We also talk about the original identity of the person who "ran over" Steve Austin, the Road Warriors in BattlARTS, Maurice Smith & Dan Severn bringing nostalgia to the UFC, ECW having major problems throughout the week, New Jersey regulating “extreme wrestling,” the impending AOL/Time Warner merger, Mark Madden & Dave Scherer going to war with each other, and a totally on-brand WCW section…to say the least. A tremendous show that can't be missed!!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 USA Network v. WWF & Viacom lawsuit ruling

0:33:03 WWF

2:09:18 Int’l: NJPW, NOAH, BattlARTS, BJPW, DDT, FMW, Onita Pro, Osaka Pro, Pancrase, NEO, AAA, CMLL, GWAS, & Monterrey

2:48:14 Classic Commercial Break

2:51:41 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game/BOCES content

3:25:12 UFC

3:45:36 ECW

4:29:43 Other USA: Other USA: NJ “extreme wrestling” law, JAPW, EWA, ECWA, NWA Wildside, NWA, OVW, IWAMS, Steel Domain, Rev Pro, XPW, & Alaska

5:07:32 WCW

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Ep. #217: September 11-17, 1989

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 04:32:09 +0000

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was September 11-17, 1989. We talk about a wild week in the NWA where we have Clash of the Champions, which saw lots of goings-on, including Ric Flair being smothered by Terry Funk with a plastic bag, as well as lots of other from the Turner organization, including Funk being suspended for said smothering, Paul E. Dangerously being fired after a controversial Danger Zone which still aired on TV, and much more. We also talk about Shinya Hashimoto making waves in New Japan, Hurricane Hugo wreaking havoc in Puerto Rico and forcing WWC to move their Anniversario show, Bam Bam Bigelow maybe getting into boxing, Scott Norton’s arm wrestling career, Bobby Heenan returning to Prime Time Wrestling, and so much more. Extremely fun show, so don't miss out!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 NWA/WCW

2:01:42 Classic Commercial Break

2:07:14 Housekeeping/Grocery Store story time/The Amazon Game

2:41:12 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, AJW, JWP, Stampede, EMLL, UWA, & WWC

3:03:15 Other USA: Bam Bam Bigelow, WWA, SCW, CWF, Ron West, IWF, Buck Robley, CWA, WCCW, AWA, & Portland

3:47:32 WWF

4:22:08 Patreon Preview: Jerry Lawler’s falling out with the AWA

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Ep. #216: September 4-10, 1997 with Jack Encarnacao & Brian Blake

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 05:40:24 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Jack Encarnacao (The Lapsed Fan) and Brian Blake for Brian's Patreon request show, which is the week that was September 4-10, 1997. We talk about Tod Gordon being revealed as the ECW mole in some underground dealings with Terry Taylor of WCW regarding a possible exodus and invasion angle. We also have a LOADED WWF section featuring the Ground Zero PPV, Raw the next night, and Shawn Michaels losing his mind at the RAW tapings the day after the post-PPV show, including his infamous sock bulge. We also talk about New Japan trying to hook up with K-1 for future shows, the real final days of the USWA, Dennis Coralluzzo goes wild in IWA Mid-South, plus Ric Flair and the Horsemen being PISSED at the nWo on Nitro in the aftermath of the Arn Anderson retirement speech parody. It was an honor to have Jack on our show and we thank Brian again for helping make it possible. There’s nothing else to do now but listen to this show!!!!!!

Timestamps

0:00:00 ECW

1:00:36 WWF (and the death of Fritz Von Erich)

3:30:01 Classic Commercial Break

3:31:38 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game

3:54:29 Int’l:

4:36:09 Other USA:

5:02:58 WCW

Patreon Preview: To be uploaded separately in the feed…

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Cover 2 Cover Ep. #3: Introducing The Big Juicer

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 19:26:05 +0000

Kris Zellner & Rob Naylor return to talk about the February 1991 issue of The Wrestler in the latest episode of Cover 2 Cover. We discuss Barry Windham cosplaying as Sting to screw him out of the NWA World Heavyweight Title during his match with Sid Vicious at Halloween Havoc—including how it was basically forgotten after that night by the promotion, whether or not Jim Cornette is going to break up the Midnight Express, if Jimmy Hart owns a piece of Hulk Hogan, Great Muta meeting Ricky Steamboat in Japan, the Ultimate Warrior not defending the WWF Title, the introduction of J.W. Storm, and more. Another extremely fun show, so listen now!!!!

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Ep. #215: Aug. 28-Sept. 2, 1986 with Al Getz

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 04:00:42 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Al Getz (@AlGetzWrestling) to discuss the week that was August 28-September 3, 1986. We talk about a huge week in Jim Crockett Promotions, with the outline of the takeover of Central States, major house shows around the country including their debut in Los Angeles, lots of title changes, great promos on TV, and lots more. We also talk about Bruiser Brody coming back to New Japan, a possible Keiji Mutoh vs. Roddy Piper match for Mutoh’s return as Space Lone Wolf, the Observer talking about a dude named Toshiaki wrestling in Montreal, Battle of the Belts III in Florida, John Tatum & Eddie Gilbert about to explode in UWF, blood & guts back in World Class, Jerry Lawler jobbing to Sam Houston in Kansas City, and more. Finally, THE BIG EVENT is the big WWF story, topping off the greatest week of business in the history of the World Wrestling Federation. A tremendous show, so make sure you don't miss it!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions

1:44:37 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, AGPW, Montreal, Stampede, WFWA, Monterrey, Tijuana, & WWC

2:17:36 Classic Commercial Break

2:22:59 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game

2:52:36 USA East: NWF, CWF, CCW, & CWA/Memphis

3:31:20 USA West: UWF, WCCW, USA All-Star, Central States, AWA, CaliforniaCW, & Portland

4:27:34 WWF

Timestamps:

0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions

1:44:37 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, AGPW, Montreal, Stampede, WFWA, Monterrey, Tijuana, & WWC

2:17:36 Classic Commercial Break

2:22:59 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game

2:52:36 USA East: NWF, CWF, CCW, & CWA/Memphis

3:31:20 USA West: UWF, WCCW, USA All-Star, Central States, AWA, CaliforniaCW, & Portland

4:27:34 WWF

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Ep. #214: August 21-27, 1990 with Ben Zani

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 04:00:00 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Ben Zani (@BostonNooga) to discuss the week that was August 21-27, 1990. We talk about SummerSlam ’90 and all the big happenings on the show…which were mostly outside of the ring, as the pay-per-view featured only about an hour of wrestling. We also talk about Roddy Piper replacing Jesse Ventura on WWF Superstars, Eric Embry & Scotty the Body in AJPW, Joe Pedicino being upset with the latest Georgia All-Star tapings, The Snowman & the USWA going to court, Percy Pringle in drag attacking Toni Adams, the birth of Herb Abrams' UWF, and what exactly happened with Sting at John Arezzi's convention the weekend of SummerSlam. A damn good show, so listen now!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WWF

1:47:15 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, AGPW, EMLL, UWA, & WWC

2:05:57 Classic Commercial Break

2:10:52 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game

2:47:27 Other USA: IWA, VWA, SAPW, PWG, USWA, WWA (TX), UWF, & Portland

3:38:52 NWA/WCW

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Ep. #213: August 14-20, 1998 with Mike Michaels

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 04:23:32 +0000

Kris Zellner & David Bixenspan are joined by Mike Michaels to discuss the week that was August 14-20, 1998. We talk about the debut of The [Ultimate] Warrior in WCW at Monday Nitro in Hartford in a wild and zany segment that lasted about 3 times longer than it should have, plus all the ramifications involved with him coming into the promotion. We also talk about a very odd "shoot" promo by Eddy Guerrero where he "quit" WCW, Goldberg & Kevin Nash on The Love Boat, Nicole Bass debuting in Japan for NEO, the death of Shane Shamrock, Randy Hales getting his head shaved in Memphis, plus an insane Vince McMahon chat on AOL as well as Kane impersonating The Undertaker against on the Highway to Hell. Extremely entertaining show, so don't miss it!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WCW

1:53:53 Int’l: CMLL Japan, FMW, Michinoku Pro, AJW, LLPW, NEO, NWAUK, AAA, CMLL, IWRG, FILL, & Promo Azteca

2:39:31 Classic Commercial Break

2:44:33 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game

3:43:34 Other USA: WWA, ECW, NWANJ, NECW, MCW, NDW, NWA All-Star, NWA Georgia, Music City, MPPW, IWAMS, & IWA (Ohio)

4:30:38 WWF

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Ep. #212: August 7-13, 1997

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 05:09:16 +0000

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was August 7-13, 1997. We talk about the concern over Steve Austin's neck and the future of his career, which looked to be dire. We also go over Jim Ross getting promoted, Shawn Michaels being awesome on RAW and introducing "insurance policy" Rick Rude, what is actually going on with ECW & WWF—especially regarding the status of Rude, NJPW running a big show at the Nagoya Dome, ECW BORN TO BE WIRED, Lance Russell has quadruple bypass surgery, WCW ROAD WILD in Sturgis, and tons more. Another fine episode of BTS, so listen now!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WWF

1:10:28 Eurasia: NJPW, IWA Japan, Michinoku Pro, Onita, RINGS, AJW, GAEA, & CWA

1:35:57 Other North America: AAA, CMLL, Volador, & WWC

1:46:26 Classic Commercial Break

1:51:31 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game

2:15:53 ECW

3:00:02 Other USA: Tom Cusati, MEWF, Brett Wayne Sawyer, SSW, UCW, USWA, Jesse Ventura, WWO, Billy Crystal, & UFC

3:46:08 WCW

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Ep. #211: July 31-Aug. 6, 1988 with Mike Sempervive

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 04:19:15 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Michael Sempervive (@Sempervive) to discuss the week that was July 31 - August 6, 1988. We talk about Dave Meltzer's live experience from the 1988 Great American Bash tour, Dick Murdoch & The Sheik doing a double turn in Detroit, Jim Cornette clowning J.J. Dillon in promos on TV, the end of USA Wrestling in Knoxville, Continental starting to grow with Eddie Gilbert, Ken Mantell leaving World Class again, WWF Wrestlefest in Milwaukee with Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant in a steel cage, the build for SummerSlam 88, and tons more. Lots of great stuff here, so listen now!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions

1:24:44 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, Stampede, & WWC

1:50:10 Classic Commercial Break

1:55:33 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game

2:33:49 Other USA: SCW, GWA, USA, Dutch Mantell, CWF, CWA, USWA, WCCW, Central States, AWA, & Portland

3:46:08 WWF

4:27:22 Patreon preview: Jim Herd cuts off communication with the newsletters

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Cover 2 Cover Ep. #2: Laser Tag, You're It

Sat, 03 Aug 2019 02:50:27 +0000

Kris Zellner & Rob Naylor are back with the latest episode of Cover 2 Cover where we discuss the February 1988 issue of The Wrestler. We talk about all the major items in the issue such as Ric Flair admitting he's nothing without the NWA World Title, if Kerry Von Erich's comeback was a miracle or mistake, the Andre the Giant vs. Hulk Hogan rematch as Match of the Century, Jim Cornette either managing or destroying The New Breed, Curt Hennig trying to make a man out of Jeff Jarrett, plus all the news and ratings from the issue as well. Extremely fun show, so what are you waiting for?!

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Ep. #210: July 24-30, 1997

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 04:00:00 +0000

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was July 24-30, 1997. We talk about Sycho Sid & Jim Neidhart leaving the WWF under interesting circumstances, RAW in Pittsburgh with Bret Hart talking about enemas, Shawn Michaels not selling his supposed real or worked knee injuries, Masahiro Chono getting hurt at the WCW Orlando tapings, Jushin Thunder Liger working the indie scum tour, kidnappings in Mexico, Maurice Smith becoming the top guy in the UFC, ECW confusion with WCW regarding Raven & Stevie Richards, the USWA moving to Saturday nights on WMC-TV, Billy Crystal wanting to make a move about Andre the Giant, the Omni being demolished in Atlanta, some fun “WCW, everybody!” moments, and tons more. Damn fun show, so listen now!!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WWF

1:09:21 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, BattlARTS, BJPW, FMW, Michinoku Pro, Wrestle Yume Factory, WAR, Kingdom, LLPW, & CWA

1:32:51 Other North America: ECCW, AAA, CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, Promo Azteca, Top Win, & Maynes/Guzman kidnapping

1:58:06 Classic Commercial Break

2:03:22 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game

2:44:25 UFC

3:18:02 Other USA: ECW, JAPW, WWA, NCW, USWA, IWA name dispute, Fritz Von Erich cancer diagnosis, & Billy Crystal

4:06:30 WCW

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Exile on Badstreet #63: Rasslin 80’s Style Part 6 w/ John McAdam

Sun, 28 Jul 2019 20:10:33 +0000

Kris Zellner is joined by John McAdam (@CCMilani) as we discuss Volumes 9 & 10 from John's Wrestling from the ’80's collection. We talk about Bruiser Brody and his big matches with Ric Flair & Kamala, as well as Central States & St. Louis in general from 1983-1984. We also talk about Ric Flair winning his first NWA Title in Kansas City in 1981 and how odd it was, Adrian Street's push in Florida, WWF invading St. Louis, David Von Erich's death, The New Fabulous Ones & The Pretty Young Things being born, Rick Rude's ascension in Memphis, Dynamite Kid's run in Portland, Ric Flair in Memphis, Mike Davis as the REAL American Dream, and tons more. Damn fun show, so check it out!!!!

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Ep. #209.5: July 17-23, 1995 with Emil Jay

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 04:01:04 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Emil Jay (@theemiljay) to discuss the week that was July 17-23, 1995. We talk about Hulk Hogan entering the Dungeon of Doom in a wild and wacky segment, Ultimate Warrior talking money with WCW and returning to the ring in Las Vegas for NWC, Hiroshi Hase elected to the Japanese senate, Hijo del Santo & Lizmark leaving AAA, Jeff Jarrett & The Heavenly Bodies working Pennsylvania indies while working for WWF, ECW running wild and breaking rings in Florida, 911 chokeslamming Rob Feinstein, WWO running a big show in San Jose, and the real reason why Jeff Jarrett & The Roadie left the WWF during the In Your House PPV in Nashville. All that and more on an awesome Part 2 episode of Between the Sheets this week!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WCW

1:13:32 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, IWA Japan, Michinoku Pro, Pancrase, RINGS, UWFi, AJW, LLPW, & CWA

1:46:31 Other North America: Lutte, Stampede, AAA, CMLL, & UWA

2:12:58 Classic Commercial Break

2:18:32 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game with Beau James

3:00:05 Other USA: PCW, ECW, TMW, MWCW, NWC, WWO, & Roddy Piper

3:44:55 WWF

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Ep. #209: SMW & USWA July 17-23, 1995 with Randy Hales & Beau James

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 04:00:44 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Beau James (@kingofkingsport) & Randy Hales (@RBHales) for part one of this week’s show(s) to discuss the week that was July 17-23, 1995 in the SMW & USWA promotions. First and foremost, we talk about the firing of Ricky Morton over the incident involving him & Tracy Smothers and their girlfriends. We go over all the details of that situation from Randy's perspective with the USWA and Beau's perspective being one of Ricky's best friends. This show is completely awesome, as it's full of inside stories that you won't hear anyone else, and we tell the tale of the SMW/USWA feud, which was one of the greatest ever. MUST-LISTEN AUDIO!!!!!!!!!

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Cover 2 Cover Ep. #1: Open the Saloon Doors

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 20:01:03 +0000

Kris Zellner & Rob Naylor have started a new wrestling podcast called Cover 2 Cover, and in our first episode we go over our mission statement for the show as well as many other topics. We talk about how we became huge fans of the newsstand wrestling magazines, the places where we bought them, the magazines we liked the most and some we didn't like, the difference between the 80's & the 90’s—especially hipness wise, and tons more. This is a really fun show, and just the appetizer for when we begin the show proper. Get in on the ground floor and listen now!!!!

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Ep. #208: July 10-18, 1984 with Beau James

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 04:00:36 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Beau James (@kingofkingsport) to celebrate our 4th Anniversary and to discuss the week(-ish) that was July 10-18, 1984; nine days because we had a 1984 show that started on July 19th. We give a full rundown on BLACK SATURDAY from both the GCW and WWF perspectives, including how crazy it was that night. We talk about how Ole Anderson started the whole war, Jim Barnett's pivotal role in it, who sold stock to Vince, Ole taping TV that day in Macon, and tons more details, with Beau teeing off on a dark spot in his wrestling fandom. We also discuss the WWF signing up some big names, the first WWF TV taping in Ontario, Roddy Piper on TNT, Captain Lou on Letterman, One Man Gang turning babyface in Florida, some wild Wahoo McDaniel stories, Mid-South without the Rock & Rolls, and Buddy Rose making an insane return to Portland. This is an amazing show that must be listened to immediately!!!!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 Don Wright — TinyURL.com/DonWrightGoFundMe

0:24:19 Georgia Championship Wrestling

1:15:05 WWF 2:41:30 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, CWA, Atlantic Grand Prix, Montreal, Stampede, & EMLL

3:01:10 Classic Commercial Break

3:05:39 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game

3:34:53 USA East: JCP, CWF, SECW, Memphis, & St. Louis

4:41:55 USA West: Mid-South, WCCW, Southwest, Central States, AWA, & Portland

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Ep. #207: July 3-9, 1993 with Joe Sposto

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 04:03:27 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Joe Sposto (@JoeSposto) to discuss the week that was July 3-9, 1993. We talk about the Yokozuna Bodyslam Challenge aboard the U.S.S. Intrepid, featuring the birth of "All-American Hero" Lex Luger, and how the fans there were really hoping for someone else. We also discuss the alternate universe of Bret Hart slamming Yokozuna, an influx of new talent coming to the WWF, Riki Choshu tearing his achilles tendon, Road Warrior Hawk doing a job in Austria, Carlos Colon talking retirement, King Eddie Gilbert reigning over Philadelphia, Tammy Fytch & Brian Lee cavorting by the pool, UWFi coming to American PPV, WCW changing wrestling history with their new Orlando TV taping schedule, and much more. An extremely fun show, so don't miss out!!!!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WWF

1:09:12 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, W*ING, AJW, CWA, AAA, CMLL, UWA, & WWC

1:56:19 Classic Commercial Break

1:59:50 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game

2:36:33 Other USA: Hulk Hogan, ECW, SMW, USWA, Big D, GWF, & PPV

3:46:08 WCW

4:37:07 Patreon Preview: “No Holds Barred” getting screened for distributors, Sapphire allegedly getting hired to be Zeus’s manager, and David Paymer reuniting with Tiny Lister…on the set of “Matlock,” of all places?!?!

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Ep. #206: June 26-July 2, 1999 with Marty DeRosa

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 05:39:57 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Marty DeRosa (@MartyDeRosa) this week to discuss the week that was June 26-July 2, 1999. We talk about ECW signing with The Nashville Network, featuring some amazing quotes that Paul Heyman gave to the Pro Wrestling Torch, plus Chris Jericho signing with the WWF the week of a bad King of the Ring pay-per-view show. We also go over Master P having a falling out with WCW, the debut of the "Rap Is Crap" video, Kevin Nash and Randy Savage playing cat and mouse on Thunder, Atsushi Onita coming to New Japan, IWRG invading Arena Mexico, Peggy Gilbert bringing out a big box on Memphis Power Pro TV, David McLane announcing his return to wrestling, and MUCH more. This is an action packed show, so you’d better not miss it!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 ECW

1:11:28 WCW

2:49:51 Int’l: NJPW, UFO, BJPW, FMW, IWA Japan, Michinoku Pro, Onita Pro, Osaka Pro, AJW, Arsion, Gaea, CMLL, & IWRG

3:24:33 Classic Commercial Break

3:26:01 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game

3:49:27 Other USA: ISPW, MACW, MPPW, HWA, KPLR-TV, WOW, & Owen Hart documentary

4:34:53 WWF

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Ep. #205: June 19-25, 1994 with John Thorne

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 06:35:28 +0000

Kris & Bix are joined by John Thorne (@JohnThorneAIW) to discuss the week that was June 19-25, 1994. We talk about the King of the Ring pay-per-view starring Art Donovan and what a glorious performance he had as an announcer on that show. Elsewhere on that show, we also look at the crowning of Owen Hart and how that was overshadowed, Vince McMahon not being around due to neck surgery and how that affected the week’s shows, and the Governor of Maryland proclaiming his love of Hulk Hogan. We also go over Jerry Lawler using a trash can on Duke Droese on Raw and then apologizing for it, The Great Sasuke talking retirement, AAA & UWA's relationship falling apart, Sabu vs. Cactus Jack happening for the first time at ECW Hostile City Showdown, Reggie B. Fine stealing Frankie the bird from Koko Ware in Memphis, Sabu debuting on the west coast, Tonya Harding managing Art Barr & Eddie Guerrero on a bomb of a show, and the WCW section of all WCW sections to close it down. Yes, it’s of Clash of the Champions 27 in Charleston, complete with Hulk Hogan’s live debut, the world title unification, WCW spoiling the results on Main Event days earlier This was a tremendous show, so you’d better not miss it!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WWF

1:44:34 Int’l: NJPW, FMW, IWA Japan, Michinoku Pro, AJW, LLPW, CWA, CMLL, Cuernavaca, Monterrey, UWA, & WWC

2:21:19 Classic Commercial Break

2:27:33 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game

2:51:33 Other USA: Wrestling’s Main Event folds, CenturyWA, ECW, ASWF, All-Star (GA), SMW, USWA, GWF, Sabu/California Creative Wrestling, & Tonya Harding/CWUSA

3:51:22 WCW

5:20:10 Patreon Mailbag Preview: Favorite pro wrestling start-ups

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Ep. #204: June 12-18, 2009

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 04:00:36 +0000

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was June 12-18, 2009, a Patreon backer selection. We talk about the death of Mitsuharu Misawa and how it affected the wrestling business as a whole, as well as the cultural differences between Japan and the United States on how in handling the aftermath of a tragedy like that. We also look at Koji Kanemoto winning the Best of the Super Juniors in an era of New Japan that was changing for the better, referee Ted Tanabe dying less than 48 hours after Misaw, full on insanity in TNA as usual, huge shows for AAA & CMLL in Mexico, ROH leaving PPV/their big show in New York featuring a new champion/issues between them & Ric Flair, CZW Best of the Best, the Between The Sheets debut of AIW, Donald Trump “buying” RAW from Vince McMahon, and tons more. This is a can't miss show, no doubt, so listen now!!!!!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 Japan: Noah, NJPW, Dradition, RJPW, Ted Tanabe, BJPW/Chikara

1:07:47 TNA

1:50:29 Other North America: Wrestling Supershow, AAA, CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, Todos X Todos, & WWC

2:31:58 Classic Commercial Break/Analog Sign-off

2:38:02 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game

3:10:23 Other USA: ROH, CZW, AIW, Hogan divorce

4:02:17 WWE

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Ep. #203: June 5-11, 2001 with Rob Bihari

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 05:23:29 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Rob Bihari (@RobViper) to discuss the week that was June 5-11, 2001. We talk about WWF's plans for WCW and how that was changing by the day along with their ideas for who they were going to bring in. We look back at about Kurt Angle vs. Chris Benoit in a steel cage and how that match's legacy changed after the Benoit tragedy. We also talk about All Japan & New Japan running big shows at the Budokan, featuring Keiji Mutoh winning the Triple Crown from Genichiro Tenryu in a great match two days after going 39 minutes with Hiroshi Hase, We also talk about Matrats, great action in Mexico including the debut of the Averno gimmick, CZW Take One featuring the legendary Spanish Announce Team vs. Divine Storm match & Brian XL match, Eric Bischoff & Kevin Nash getting mentioned during the Gold Club trial, and tons more. Tremendous show here, folks, so listen now!!!!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WWF

1:55:24 Japan: AJPW/NJPW, Noah, DDT, FMW, Onita, Michinoku Pro, Osaka Pro, Toryumon, AJW, Arsion, & Jd’

2:55:21 Classic Commercial Break

2:59:51 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game

3:26:17 Other North America: Border City, MatRats.com, CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, XLAW, Tijuana, IWAPR, & WWC

4:47:39 Other USA: CZW, IWC, IPW, SECW, OVW, MemphisCW, IWAMS, APW, Revolution Pro, Super Dragon, Dale Torborg, Vince Russo, Randy Savage, & Gold Club trial

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Hidden Gemcast #2: Texas Rasslin, Flair-Wildfire, & more

Sat, 08 Jun 2019 04:21:17 +0000

David Bixenspan & Emil Jay are back to discuss more new old wrestling footage finds: Back to back WWE Network Hidden Gems in the form of three ‘50s matches from Texas Rasslin, the December 4, 1983 Atlanta Omni house show headlined by Ric Flair vs. Tommy Rich, and a previously unseen Cactus Jack vs. Sabu match from the NWC in Nevada that Mick Foley had written was better than their more famous match that ended up on a blackjack table the night before. Also: Lots of tangents, including a correction on whatever Emil said last time about tours of Mongolia. Enjoy! To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! Shop at Amazon via our link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon (go to TinyURL.com/BTSAmazonUK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your pocket; for you, it’s the same experience you’d get going to Amazon the usual way. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Exile on Badstreet #62: Memphis Mayhem 1-4/84 w/ Scott Bowden

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 03:10:07 +0000

Kris Zellner is joined by Scott Bowden (Kentucky Fried Rasslin) to discuss the first four months of Memphis Wrestling in 1984. We talk about all the major angles and feuds of the time period including Nick Bockwinkel's only appearance in the Memphis studio, the departure of The Fabulous Ones, the births of TWO versions of New Fabulous Ones, the genesis of Ravishing Rick Rude, J.J. Dillon finally showing up in Memphis, a big talent turnover with all sorts of new names and gimmicks coming in, and tons more. Always awesome talking with Scott so you better not miss it!!!! To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! Shop at Amazon via our link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon (go to TinyURL.com/BTSAmazonUK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your pocket; for you, it’s the same experience you’d get going to Amazon the usual way. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #202: May 29-June 4, 1986 with John McAdam

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 05:04:11 +0000

Kris & David are joined by John McAdam (Stick to Wrestling) to discuss the week that was May 29 - June 4, 1986, a Patreon-requested show. We talk about Kerry Von Erich's life changing motorcycle accident and how it affected World Class as a promotion at the worst possible time for them. We also look at the talent turnover they had thanks to so many wrestlers leaving for the UWF. Speaking of which, we then go to the UWF and talk about Terry Gordy being crowned the 1st UWF Champion, and most importantly, Bill Watts being buried by under the Russian flag in one of the greatest TV wrestling moments ever. We also talk about Roddy Piper filming Body Slam, Gene Okerlund taking over as host of TNT, Jos LeDuc cutting Paul Diamond's hair, Jerry Blackwell being red flagged medically by state athletic commissions, Nikita Koloff & Magnum T.A.'s press conference, the debut of Big Bubba Rogers, and tons more. A tremendous show here, and John was awesome as always, so listen now!!!!!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Metroplex: WCCW & UWF 1:13:48 WWF 1:37:04 Classic Commercial Break 1:44:06 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:21:59 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, Stampede, EMLL, & UWA 2:31:29 Other USA: CWF, CCW, CWA, Central States, AWA, & Portland 3:09:50 Jim Crockett Promotions 4:15:24 Patreon Preview: Sid was the focal point of the SummerSlam ’91 main event, but he sure wasn’t paid like he was… To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! Shop at Amazon via our link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon (go to TinyURL.com/BTSAmazonUK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your pocket; for you, it’s the same experience you’d get going to Amazon the usual way. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #201: May 22-28, 1988

Tue, 28 May 2019 03:28:50 +0000

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was May 22-28, 1988. We talk about the initial reporting of the impending sale of Jim Crockett Promotions coming out during our week, and how it would become more and more drawn out. We also play some great clips from JCP TV, including a particularly keyed up Tully Blanchard promo. Other topics of discussion include Adrian Adonis returning to NJPW, Keith Hart replacing Bruce Hart as the booker in Stampede, Ron Wright being awesome in USA Wrestling, Eddie Gilbert beating down John Gilliam in Continental, the Stud Stable reforming in Memphis, Eric Embry taking over the book in World Class, Roddy Piper's masterpiece film "Buy and Cell." and much more. Another 80's show that is a load of fun, so listen now!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions 1:06:21 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, Koji Kitao, AJW, JWP, Stampede, EMLL, & WWC 1:38:59 Classic Commercial Break 1:45:20 Housekeeping 2:04:14 Other USA: Mark Tendler, Global, FCW, USA, CWF, CWA, WCCW, FLAIR, Windy City, AWA, Portland, & OWF 3:27:44 WWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! Shop at Amazon via our link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon (go to TinyURL.com/BTSAmazonUK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your pocket; for you, it’s the same experience you’d get going to Amazon the usual way. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Hidden Gemcast #1: Mission Statement & Bret Hart vs. Tom Magee

Fri, 24 May 2019 20:17:35 +0000

David Bixenspan & Emil Jay try to start a new podcast (its own feed coming soon maybe?) looking at newly surfaced old wrestling, from WWE Network’s Hidden Gems section and elsewhere. In our inaugural episode, Bix and Emil talk about the show’s mission statement and the release of the famous 1986 Bret Hart vs. Tom Magee match. To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! Shop at Amazon via our link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon (go to TinyURL.com/BTSAmazonUK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your pocket; for you, it’s the same experience you’d get going to Amazon the usual way. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Exile on Badstreet #61: Rasslin 80’s Style Part 5 w/ John McAdam

Wed, 22 May 2019 18:09:48 +0000

Kris Zellner is joined by John McAdam (Stick to Wrestling) as we continue our journey through John's classic "Wrestling from the 80's" video compilation series with Volume 8. We talk about Tommy Rich's return to Georgia from Memphis in 1981 and how it gave the territory a much needed spark, as well as Gino Hernandez & The Road Warriors working on Mid-South TV and the relationships Mid-South had with other territories. We also discuss The Great Kabuki and his many ripoff gimmicks including Kendo Nagasaki and his mega push in Florida in 1982, Southwest Championship Wrestling and their loaded roster with matches and angles involving Tully Blanchard, Adrian Adonis, Bob Orton Jr., Scott Casey, Bobby Jaggers, and others, and lots more. This was a very fun show, so you best not miss it!!!!! To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! Shop at Amazon via our link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon (go to TinyURL.com/BTSAmazonUK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your pocket; for you, it’s the same experience you’d get going to Amazon the usual way. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #200: May 15-21, 1996

Mon, 20 May 2019 09:53:47 +0000

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was May 15-21, 1996. We talk about the "Curtain Call" by The Clique at Madison Square Garden and why it might have happened in the first place, which no one really talks about. We also look at the immediate aftermath, especially regarding Hunter Hearst Helmsley. We then talk about the Godwinns winning the WwF Tag Titles, Kazuyuki Fujita signing with New Japan, Lucha in Nuevo Laredo getting red hot, maybe the greatest match in ECW history airing on TV during our week, Jerry Lawler tweaking his character in the USWA, Slamboree: The Lethal Lottery, and tons more. Very fun TWO HUNDREDTH show, so listen now!!!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 1:12:54 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, BJPW, FMW, IWA Japan, Michinoku Pro, & AJW 1:40:16 Mexico: AAA, CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, & Nuevo Laredo 1:59:19 Other USA: USofA, EWA, ECW, AWF (PA), SSW, USWA, AWA, NWC, Compton, World Wrestling Peace Festival, & Oregon 3:10:31 Classic Commercial Break 3:13:51 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 3:56:33 MMA: UFC & Pancrase 4:44:17 WCW To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! Shop at Amazon via our link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon (go to TinyURL.com/BTSAmazonUK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your pocket; for you, it’s the same experience you’d get going to Amazon the usual way. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #199: May 8-14, 1989 with Beau James

Mon, 13 May 2019 06:10:38 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Beau James (@kingofkingsport) to discuss the week that was May 8-14, 1989. We talk about Terry Funk debuting at Center Stage in Atlanta and wreaking havoc on the NWA, and we also look about the scheduling issues afflicting the Saturday night TBS show, including how Ted Turner made the call to fix them himself. We also discuss two newcomers to Stampede who left immediately, the Midnight Express working indie shows, Randy Hales debuting as a manager in Continental, Nightmare Freddy and Action Jackson's Baby Sis debuting in Memphis, the Grappler unmasking in Portland, and Roddy Piper returning to the WWF. All that and much more on a very fun episode of BTS. Timestamps: 0:00:00 NWA/WCW 1:24:31 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, AJW, JWP, Stampede, EMLL, UWA, & WWC 1:59:23 Classic Commercial Break 2:02:16 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:41:57 Other USA: Greg Price, ACW, SCW, IWA, PWF, CWF, CWA, WCCW, & Portland 4:25:07 WWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! Shop at Amazon via our link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon (go to TinyURL.com/BTSAmazonUK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your pocket; for you, it’s the same experience you’d get going to Amazon the usual way. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #198: May 1-7, 1997

Mon, 06 May 2019 09:37:48 +0000

Kris & Bix are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was May 1-7, 1997. We talk about the Erich Kulas controversy being spotlighted on a Providence TV station and how ECW handled that, as well as Bam Bam Bigelow making his ECW debut in his hometown of Asbury Park. We also discuss Vader’s legal issues in Kuwait, Goldust taking off the paint, New Japan opening up the Osaka Dome with Shinya Hashimoto vs. Naoya Ogawa part 2, Atsushi Onita meeting with Vince McMahon at Titan Towers, Alex Wright fighting with Hardbody Harrison at Universal Studios, and tons more. This was a loaded show, so you can't miss it!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 ECW 0:53:21 WWF 1:59:01 Classic Commercial Break 2:04:24 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:48:55 Japan: NJPW, AJPW, FMW, Kingdom, Michinoku Pro, WAR, & AJW 3:57:09 Other North America: Outaia, AAA, CMLL, IWRG, Promo Azteca, & WWC 4:13:10 Other USA: PCW, NAASW, IWA Mid-South, Ray Stevens Memorial Show, & EFC/UFC 4:34:56 WCW 5:13:16 Patreon Preview: The internet war for ECW on PPV To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! Shop at Amazon via our link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon (go to TinyURL.com/BTSAmazonUK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your pocket; for you, it’s the same experience you’d get going to Amazon the usual way. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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[Patreon Preview] In which Bob Ryder trolls Wade Keller on ECW's behalf

Wed, 01 May 2019 05:07:48 +0000

In this free preview of the latest Between The Sheets Patreon special, covering ECW’s road to securing a pay-per-view contract in early 1997, Kris, David, and guest John Philapavage take a look at some of the internet fallout from the initial PPV date being cancelled. ECW house organ Bob Ryder and his friends decided to blame it all on Wade Keller and Bruce Mitchell of the Pro Wrestling Torch, and all hell broke loose. For the full show, go to Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become a patron for just $5/month. --- Full show description: Our friend and “Barbed Wire City” director John Philapavage (@JohnPhilapavage) joins us for an all-inclusive look at ECW’s issues securing a deal to get on pay-per-view. Everything is looking good until New Jack takes a scalpel to the head of barely trained teenager Erik “Mass Transit” Kulas at a spot show, and from there, everyone goes insane. Paul Heyman tries and fails to spin the situation in numerous directions, the ECW house organs try to blame Wade Keller and Bruce Mitchell for the promotion losing their PPV date, and much more takes place over a brief period of time, and there’s a LOT to talk about. Did ECW ever really have a live special booked to air on Network One? How much jeopardy was the PPV deal ever really in? Why exactly did anyone think the Torch crew did anything wrong? What is rumor vs. fact about the Kulas incident? And much, much more. John adds a ton of insight to the latest of our many Eddie Gilbert and/or Paul Heyman-centric shows, and this is one of the best things we’ve ever done. Enjoy! Timestamps: 0:00:00 June 1995-November 1996 0:48:50 Week of 12/2-Week of 12/16/1996 1:48:15 Week of December 23, 1996 2:45:59 Meanwhile, on the internet… 3:36:04 Week of December 30, 1996 4:24:01 January 1997 --- To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! Shop at Amazon via our link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon (go to TinyURL.com/BTSAmazonUK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your pocket; for you, it’s the same experience you’d get going to Amazon the usual way. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #197: April 24-30, 1990

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 04:03:37 +0000

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was April 24-30, 1990. We talk about Genichiro Tenryu leaving All Japan to help form SWS and what that means for both promotions, as well as how New Japan also got hit by SWS with Naoki Sano & George Takano jumping ship, plus the NWA running two controversial house shows (for different reasons) at the Meadowlands & in Greensboro, Marc Lowrance quitting the USWA, the NWA helping the AWA's ticket sales, a fun Saturday Night's Main Event in Texas, and much more. A very fun show, so listen now!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Japan: SWS jumps, AJPW, & NJPW 0:31:59 NWA/WCW 1:27:17 Classic Commercial Break 1:34:00 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:09:57 Mexico: EMLL & Tijuana 2:13:32 Other USA: FNN/Score, Joe Pedicino, PWF, USWA, AWA, LPWA, & Portland 2:47:25 WWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! Shop at Amazon via our link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon (go to TinyURL.com/BTSAmazonUK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your pocket; for you, it’s the same experience you’d get going to Amazon the usual way. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #196: April 17-23, 1992 with Dave Prazak

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 06:17:28 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Dave Prazak (@DavePrazak) to discuss the week that was April 17-23, 1992. We talk about a big 20/20 story on ABC regarding steroids which involves the WWF, as well as well as the upcoming Current Affair piece on the Murray Hodgson scandal. We also talk about the WWF taking over Europe while also sending talent to Japan for SWS, Stan Hansen winning the Champion Carnival, Roberto Duran working for Yoshiaki Fujiwara, Bob Holly quitting SMW for his shoot job, The Man of the 90's coming to Memphis, the Ebony Experience debuting in Global, and Big Josh telling you to not use steroids. All that and tons more on a highly entertaining episode of Between the Sheets.....MAAANNNN… Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 1:29:26 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, SWS, PWFG, FMW, Universal Lucha Libre, AJW, Lebanon, & England 2:23:11 Classic Commercial Break 2:26:45 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game/Bob Emory?! 3:16:28 Other North America: WFWA, CMLL, UWA, & WWC 3:29:42 Other USA: Tod Gordon, John Arezzi, UIW, SMW, SAPW, Suncoast Pro, LMLW, USWA, GWF, Big D, Motor City, & CWUSA 4:42:39 WCW To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon (go to TinyURL.com/BTSAmazonUK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #195: April 10-16, 2000

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 04:29:52 +0000

Kris & David are guestless as we discuss the week that was April 10-16, 2000, which was a Patron-requested show. This week was so huge that we were only able to fit in WCW, ECW, & the WWF. We talk about the Eric Bischoff and Vince Russo reboot of WCW including Nitro, Thunder, & Spring Stampede with all the details you could want on everything involved, and we play some great clips in this section that you can't miss. We also discuss Mike Awesome leaving ECW as the World Heavyweight Champion to go to WCW and all of the drama surrounding that decision including Paul Heyman putting the belt on Tazz, who, of course, was a WWF wrestler at that time. We also talk about all the other issues in ECW including Paul Heyman trying to lock up all the talent he can. We then look at the WWF, which is going through a wild TV negotiation period, with USA not letting them go to Viacom easily. We also go over RAW, Smackdown, and much more. This is a tremendous show that can't be missed!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW Monday Nitro 1:40:36 Other WCW 3:04:55 Classic Commercial Break 3:10:26 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 3:35:47 ECW 4:20:21 WWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon (go to TinyURL.com/BTSAmazonUK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #194: April 3-9, 1987

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:39:52 +0000

Kris and David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was April 3-9, 1987. We talk about the sale of the Universal Wrestling Federation to Jim Crockett Promotions and the thought process at the time on how that would affect the wrestling business. We also go over the future of all the talent in the UWF plus Paul Boesch being very angry at not knowing this was coming and bolting for the WWF. We also discuss a possible Hogan-Andre match at Shea Stadium, Jim Duggan getting over quickly in the WWF, Riki Choshu bringing his new Ishingundan to New Japan, Pretty Boy's Penthouse in Montreal, Sgt. Slaughter’s issues with Hasbro, Stan Lane joining the Midnight Express. and tons more. Another tremendous 80's show, so listen now!!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 UWF 0:43:48 WWF 1:09:40 Int’l: Ishingundan, AJPW, NJPW, Montreal, Stampede, Tijuana, & WWC 1:48:57 Classic Commercial Break: Fox Network prime time launch 1:54:18 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:11:24 Other USA: Sgt. Slaughter, Deep South, Continental, Central States, AWA, & Portland 2:56:07 Jim Crockett Promotions To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon (go to TinyURL.com/BTSAmazonUK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #193: Mar. 27-Apr. 2, 1993

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 06:23:14 +0000

Kris & David are guestless as we discuss the week that was March 27-April 2, 1993. We talk about WCW planning for the initial Slamboree as well as dealing with people coming and going from the roster. We also talk about the biggest win of Toshiaki Kawada's career so far, WAR doing big business with help from New Japan, AJW's humongous Dream Slam show, SMW's Bluegrass Brawl which featured maybe the greatest match in the history of the promotion, and a wild week in Dallas. And perhaps most famously, we’ve got Jim Ross announcing that he’s joining the WWF and interviewing Vince McMahon…on his WCW-sponsored radio show. All that and more on a damn fun episode of BTS!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 0:45:53 Japan: AJPW, NJPW/WAR, FMW, NOW, W*ING, & AJW 1:33:55 Classic Commercial Break 1:39:29 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game :2:24:38 Other North America: Canada, AAA, CMLL, & UWA 2:37:54 Other USA East: Nailz potatoes Jake Roberts, New England, ECW, ICWA, SMW, USWA, & USA 3:40:45 Other USA West: Larry Matysik, GWF, Big D, UWA, CWUSA, Bob Orton Jr. vs. Louie Spicolli, & Wade Keller in the Chicago Tribune 4;02:14 WWF 4:31:15 Patreon Preview: WCW hasn’t exactly SIGNED Hulk Hogan yet… To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon (go to TinyURL.com/BTSAmazonUK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Exile on Badstreet #60: High on Sunshine – Florida Gold 1983-1984 w/ Barry Rose

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 01:46:20 +0000

Kris Zellner is joined by Barry Rose (Breaking Kayfabe) as we continue our "High on Sunshine" series, discussing the Southern Heavyweight & Florida Heavyweight Title holders from Summer 1983 to the end of 1984. We talk about Ron Bass getting a mega-push and such names as Mike Rotunda & Billy Jack taking the territory by storm. We also talk about guys like Kendo Nagasaki, Angelo Mosca, Jim Neidhart, Pistol Pez Whatley, Jesse Barr and lots more. This is a tremendous show as Barry has many great stories to tell and even some on Eddie Gilbert which must be heard to be believed. Listen now!!!! To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon (go to TinyURL.com/BTSAmazonUK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #192: March 20-26, 2002

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 04:37:30 +0000

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was March 20-26, 2002, a Patron-requested week. We talk about the first ever WWF Draft, including all of the reasoning behind each move, the behind the scenes matters influencing, everything, and lots of information that most people haven't heard before. We play all of the clips of the draft picks from RAW including some great Vince McMahon moments, especially with Kurt Angle & The Rock. We also look at how people in developmental will be involved in this, as well as the incoming Eddie Guerrero & Rey Mysterio. We then move to Japan, talking about Toshiaki Kawada tearing ligaments in his knee, Antonio Inoki announcing the Inoki Dojo in Los Angeles, Naomichi Marufuji and injuring his knee, and more. All that plus Josh Barnett's rise to stardom in UFC after his victory over Randy Couture, the first annual IWC Super Indy tournament starring Low-Ki’s bludgeoning of Kid Sensation, Dale Torborg bringing the Demon to the Florida Marlins, talk of the future Jerry Jarrett promotion as well as other post-WCW startups, and much more. This is a loaded show, so you better not miss it!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 1:50:49 Eurasia: (Japan: AJPW, NJPW, Noah, BJPW, DDT, Osaka Pro, Rainbow, Toryumon, Arsion, GAEA, & Neo) & England (FWA & Jake Roberts) 3:00:37 Classic Commercial Break 3:04:11 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 3:40:24 Other North America: Stampede, CMLL, IWRG, & Monterrey 3:59:22 UFC 4:28:40 Other USA: Funk-Abdullah, ROH, IWA, NWA Wildside, Dale Torborg, OVW, HWA, CAPW, IWF, Revolution Pro, AWS/FMLL, Combat Pro Wrestling, Jarrett/NWA startup that isn’t TNA yet, & XWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon (go to TinyURL.com/BTSAmazonUK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #191.5: March 13-19, 1996 Other USA section with Beau James

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 04:01:08 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Beau James (@kingofkingsport) for a special Between the Sheets supplement covering the U.S. independent scene for the week that was March 13-19, 1996. We talk about Brian Pillman causing problems in ECW, Dave Meltzer's thoughts on Rey Misterio Jr. vs. Juventud Guerrera in Philadelphia compared to their other matches, Beau going highly in-depth on his Southern States Wrestling shows for the week, Mankind debuting in the USWA before he wrestled for the WWF, the press conference for the World Wrestling Peace Festival, and MUCH more. If you love Beau on our show, then you will go crazy over this one, as he was in RARE form here. Timestamp, sort of: 0:00:00 Other USA: NEW, ECW, MEWF, CCW, SSW, GIWA, Mid-South, USWA, OVW, CarolinaCW, Circle City, CWA, LLM, WIW, & World Wrestling Peace Festival To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon (go to TinyURL.com/BTSAmazonUK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #191: March 13-19, 1996 with Alan Counihan

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 01:45:50 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Alan Counihan (@Alan4L) to discuss the week that was March 13-19, 1996. We talk about the WWF doing great house show business surrounding the issues between Bret Hart, The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, & Diesel, including Diesel’s big heel turn on Shawn at MSG. We also discuss Vince making the media rounds, a serious Billionaire Ted skit, New Japan banning Weekly Pro Wrestling Magazine from their shows, Sabu going to Big Japan, Atsushi Onita returning to FMW, Dave Meltzer going to Tijuana, Ze Gangsta and "The Final Solution" debuting on Nitro, and of course the greatness of Early 1996 Lex Luger. A humdinger of a show, so listen now!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 1:47:25 Japan (NJPW, BJPW, FMW, IWA Japan, Michinoku Pro, WAR, Akira Hokuto, & JWP) & South Africa 3:14:48 Classic Commercial Break 3:19:45 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 3:48:02 Mexico: AAA, CMLL, IWRG, & Tijuana 4:18:45 Note on this week’s Other USA section 4:20:27 WCW To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon (go to TinyURL.com/BTSAmazonUK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #190: March 6-12, 1998 with Daniel Makabe

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 04:33:02 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Daniel Makabe (@danielmakabe) to discuss the week that was March 6-12, 1998. We talk about the huge power struggle in WCW between Hulk Hogan and the Wolfpac which indirectly caused the firing of Sean Waltman and how that is affecting the promotion as a whole. We also look at about two very “WCW” TV shows as well as New Japan wanting to kill the two promotions’ working agreement. We then talk about other New Japan news, the end of the WAR promotion, WCW's issues with Promo Azteca, the Pit Bulls getting arrested, wrestling coming back to Memphis TV, Jim Ross interviewing Mike Tyson on RAW, plus lots and lots more. Tremendous show, so definitely give it a listen!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 2:13:49 Japan: NJPW, BattlARTS, FMW, Michinoku Pro, WAR, JWP, & RINGS 2:49:24 Classic Commercial Break 2:54:28 Housekeeeping/The Amazon Game 3:37:20 Mexico: AAA, CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, & Promo Azteca 3:52:05 Other USA: Top Rope Productions, ECW, Steel City, WSWF, ASW, WZW, FCW, Rampage Wrestling, Memphis, IWAMS, OVW, BBOW, & APW 4:34:49 WWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon (go to TinyURL.com/BTSAmazonUK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Exile on Badstreet #59: Rasslin 80’s Style Part 4 w/ John McAdam

Sat, 09 Mar 2019 19:12:07 +0000

Kris Zellner is joined again by John McAdam (Stick to Wrestling) to discuss Volumes 6 and 7 of his Wrestling from the 80's video collection. We continue our series with a focus mainly on 1981 as we talk about Tommy Rich becoming NWA Champion, Verne Gagne retiring as AWA Champion, the greatness of Sgt. Slaughter, Magnificent Muraco, & Ken Patera, Terry Gordy & Jimmy Snuka's run as a tag team in Georgia, Bruno Sammartino's retirement match, Ric Flair becoming NWA Champion, Bob Backlund's great run of 1981-82 and tons more. Very fun show, so don't miss it!!!! To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon (go to TinyURL.com/BTSAmazonUK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #189: Feb. 27-Mar. 5, 1988

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 06:22:08 +0000

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was February 27-March 5, 1988. We talk about Bruno Sammartino's departure from the WWF as they ready their plans for WrestleMania IV, Hiroshi Wajima being featured in Sports Illustrated, Akira Maeda finally getting fired by New Japan, Dump Matsumoto retiring, a wild match in Edmonton, Global Wrestling wackiness in Florida, Eddie Gilbert & Missy Hyatt taking over Memphis TV, Michael Hayes’s concert at the Sportatorium in Dallas, and JCP on a roll with house shows and promos that must be heard. This is great stuff, so don't miss it!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:58:33 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, AJW, & JWP 1:22:43 Other North America: Stampede & WWCW 1:44:26 Classic Commercial Break 1:49:36 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game (incl. a Jeff Jarrett tangent) 2:22:50 USA East: NECW, Global Wrestling, USA, CCW, WOW, & CWA 3:28:53 USA West: WCCW, Bruiser Brody/St. Louis, Central States, AWA, GLOW, AWWF, Rasslin’ Revival, CaliforniaCW, Portland, & FNN/Score 4:08:09 Jim Crockett Promotions 5:33:05 Patreon Preview: George Scott books a very dumb and bad Clash of the Champions V: St. Valentine’s Massacre for WCW To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon (go to TinyURL.com/BTSAmazonUK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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[Patreon Preview] George Scott books disastrous Clash of the Champions V special

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 20:57:50 +0000

In this free preview of the latest Between The Sheets Patreon special, covering George Scott’s brief run booking WCW in early 1989, Kris and David look at the famously awful Clash of the Champions: St. Valentine’s Massacre special just five days before the Chi-Town Rumble pay-per-view event. Jack Reynolds’s awful announcer tryout, Steven Dane going 17 minutes for no apparent reason, Jack Victory wrestling twice for no apparent reason, most of the matches having no apparent reason for being booked, the beginning of the end of WCW’s relationship with AJPW and Giant Baba, and much more. For the full show, go to Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become a patron for just $5/month. --- Full show description: The year is 1989. Jim Herd has just been hired to run WCW, Jimmy Crockett is basically being ousted as as the chair of the steering committee, and the company needs a booker. So Jim Barnett suggests...George Scott, who hasn't booked in over two years, when he had a disastrous run in World Class after being fired by the WWF. In a little more than two months, George, among other things, decimates the quality of the TV shows, slows the in-ring style to a crawl, book Steven Dane to go 18 minutes, books house show lineups that have no relation to the TV feuds, oversees some disastrous production issues, throws random tag teams together for no apparent reason, hires the green son of one of the opposition's top road agents, makes Jim Cornette and others think he has dementia, gives Jack Reynolds a tryout, and refuses to promote a Clash of the Champions special on TV. It's one of the most infamous major booking runs in wrestling history, and it was covered in-depth in both the Observer and Matwatch, with Steve Beverly also adding additional details in the 1991 Annual/farewell issue. If you love "WCW, everybody!" shows, then this one is for you. Timestamps: 0:00:00 Observer & Matwatch published the week of 1/23-1/30 1:12:23 Observer & Matwatch published the week of 2/6-2/20 1:55:51 Observer & Matwatch published the week of 2/27-3/20 2:40:35 Observer & Matwatch published the week of 3/27-4/3 --- To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. If you’re in the UK/Europe, then TinyURL.com/BTSAmazonUK is the place to go. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! (Or just go to TinyURL.com/IWTVSheets to sign up.) To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #188: February 20-26, 1999 with Richard Mann

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 05:51:51 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Richard Mann this week to discuss the week that was February 20-26, 1999, a week that Richard requested via a $50 pledge to our Patreon. Richard joined us for the RINGS section where we discussed their major show at Yokohama Arena featuring the main event of Akira Maeda vs. Aleksandr Karelin, which was a major news story in its day. We also discuss the major unrest in WCW that is starting up and how that is affecting the promotion, including Rey Misterio Jr. unmasking and how that caused a ripple effect all the way down to Tijuana. We also go over SuperBrawl, Nitro, & Thunder featuring clips of the amazing Scott Steiner & Buff Bagwell combination at their peak, Shane Douglas "passing the torch" in ECW, and a packed WWF section featuring Steve Austin on Howard Stern & Nash Bridges, Vince McMahon on Inside Edition, and the saga of Vince's teddy bear on RAW. A slam-packed, can’t-miss show, that’s for sure!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 1:55:21 Eurasia: AJPW, BJPW, CMLL Japan, FMW, AJW, JWP, LLPW, Neo Ladies, UFO, & UWA 2:17:56 RINGS 3:04:38 Classic Commercial Break 3:11:09 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 3:39:28 Other North America: Stampede, AAA, CMLL, IWRG, & Tijuana 4:06:21 Other USA: Bob Backlund, JAPW, IWF, ECW, Steel City, Memphis, NWA Worldwide, OVW, WLW, NWA Southwest, NAWF, AWA, SPCW, Wrestle America, & Buddy Rose 5:00:57 WWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #187: February 13-19, 1985 with Beau James

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 06:44:59 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Beau James (@kingofkingsport) to discuss the week that was February 12-18, 1985. First and foremost, we talk about ABC’s explosive “20/20” segment on pro wrestling featuring Eddie Mansfield, Jim Wilson, John Stossel, & "Dr. D" David Shultz, including all of the controversy surrounding it. We then go over about the comings and goings in the WWF including a great weekend of business capped off by The War to Settle the Score. From there, we look at Antonio Inoki meeting Ric Flair in Hawaii, The All-New Stampede Wrestling, the debuts of Mr. J.R. & Devil Blue in Georgia, Jerry Lawler’s future as NWA World Heavyweight Champion, and BLOOD CIRCUS!!!! A tremendous show that can't be missed, so listen now!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 “20/20” wrestling expose 1:21:56 WWF 2:34:12 Int’l: NJPW, UWF, Stampede, EMLL, & UWA 2:57:16 Classic Commercial Break 3:02:33 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 3:48:17 USA East: PWUSA, JCP, CWG, CWF, SECW, CWA, & Mid-South 5:32:47 USA West: Houston, WCCW, St. Louis, Central States, AWA, Portland, Hawaii, & SWCW wrestlers in “Blood Circus” To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #186: February 6-12, 1986

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 10:33:49 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Al Getz (@AlGetzWrestling) to discuss the week that was February 6-12, 1986. We talk about Jim Crockett taking over St. Louis while creating a new NWA World Heavyweight Title belt during the final planning stages for the first ever Crockett Cup. We also talk about the beginning of the New Japan vs. UWF feud, the Fabulous Ones leaving Mid-South for Florida, Jake Roberts leaving Mid-South for the WWF, Jerry Lawler returning to Memphis TV in a taped promo, Crockett's dislike of Bruiser Brody, Verne Gagne losing promoters by the week, and a full rundown of the epic Bob Orton Jr., Roddy Piper, & Magnificent Muraco's wild night in Fresno, California. Damn fun show, so don't miss it!!!!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions 0:51:37 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, All-Star, & Stampede 1:19:06 USA East: CWF, CCW, CWA, & Mid-South 2:15:18 Classic Commercial Break 2:19:19 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:59:16 USA West: St. Louis, Central States, Houston, WCCW, AWA, Portland, Hawaii, & California/Jim Wilson 4:08:18 WWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #185: Big 3 Jan. 30-Feb. 5, 2000

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 03:18:44 +0000

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was January 30 - February 5, 2000. We only discuss WCW, ECW, & WWF on the show because it was a monster but there is a lot to dig into here as we talk about the birth of the XFL, WWF talking to FOX & Viacom, The Radicalz going to the WWF, Sabu leaving ECW, lots of drama with Paul Heyman & Raven, WCW trying to bounce back from losing the Radicalz and all kinds of other insanity from a wild week in wrestling. You better listen now!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 2:16;47 Classic Commercial Break 2:21:32 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:41:54 ECW 3:18:50 WCW To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #184: January 23-29, 1997 with Dylan Hales

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 07:30:33 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Dylan Hales (@DylanWaco) to discuss the week that was January 23-29, 1997. Most importantly, there’s the complete insanity that was nWo Souled Out, featuring the infamous Miss nWo Pageant. We also discuss Randy Savage re-upping with WCW, Buff Bagwell getting a push in NJPW, AAA having their own Yeti, MMA being in deep trouble in the state of New York, ECW getting cleared for PPV by Request TV, Dave Brown, Corey Maclin, & Randy Hales quitting the USWA, and RAW going to 2 hours on USA. This is a slam-packed show with lots of entertainment, so listen RIGHT NOW!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 1:35:34 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, IWA Japan, Samurai TV, & Jd’ 1:58:01 Latin America: AAA, CMLL, Promo Azteca, & WWC 2:21:26 Classic Commercial Break 2:25:07 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 3:03:32 MMA 3:19:20 ECW 3:59:11 Other USA: NWANJ, Tito Santana, PCW, ECWA, TMW, USWA, & APW 4:26:55 WWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #183: WCW January 16-22, 2000

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 04:22:03 +0000

Kris & David are guestless this week to take on a Between the Sheets like no other: The happenings in World Championship Wrestling for the week that was January 16-22, 2000. We talk about all the drama that went into the Souled Out PPV including massive indecision by Bill Busch on many subjects, which leads to Chris Benoit winning the WCW World Heavyweight Title only to get stripped of the title the next night and released from his contract days later along with Eddy Guerrero, Dean Malenko, & Perry Saturn. We then discuss the PPV itself, Nitro, & Thunder, including the drama surrounding those shows as well, like Vince Russo being removed from power to be replaced by Kevin Sullivan, and how that made the situation a whole lot worse. This is a show that will go down in the books as one of our best, no doubt, so you better not miss it!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Everything goes to hell a few days before Souled Out 1:12:32 Souled Out & other Sunday stuff 2:04:29 Classic Commercial Break 2:09:36 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:42:48 Nitro & other Monday stuff 3:50:55 Thunder & everything else that happened in WCW that week 4:58:35 Patreon Preview: Who sabotaged Eddie Gilbert & Paul Heyman’s Continental Wrestling Federation booking stint? To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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[Patreon Preview] Did Ron West sabotage Eddie Gilbert and Paul Heyman?

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 20:34:19 +0000

In this free preview of the latest Between The Sheets Patreon special, covering the second half of Eddie Gilbert and Paul Heyman’s run booking the Continental Wrestling Federation in 1988, Kris and David look at a point of contention from when Eddie was fired or quit: Why were tapes to FNN/Score and various local affiliates either missing (to save a few dollars by not overnighting it, really?) or containing the wrong footage? After all, Ron West prided himself in getting that sort of thing correct… For the full show, go to Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become a patron for just $5/month. --- They're baaaaack! After we set the table in Part 1, we jump back to the middle of August 1988, after USA Championship Wrestling has been sold to David Woods, resulting in the reintegration of the east Tennessee circuit into Continental. We take a look at the dearth (and inaccuracy) of Continental information in the newsletters when Eddie Gilbert and Paul Heyman weren't there, Brian Pillman's planned move to Alabama, Eddie overdoing certain types of angles (and angles in general), the differences in the coverage of Matwatch and the Observer, David Woods overcomplicating everything by airing USA reruns before CWF in Montgomery, the disastrous expansion and resulting roster bloat, Ron West replacing Jack Curtis as GM, ridiculous claims about Bam Bam Bigelow's pay, and more before getting to the main event: Eddie's "injury" and departure. Did Eddie fake a neck and shoulder injury? Why did he blatantly lie about not wrestling outside of a favor for his dad while he was out? Did Ron West, Charlie Platt, and Bob Armstrong sabotage him from the inside? Did Jerry Jarrett sabotage him from the outside? Did Missy Hyatt accidentally sabotage him? Was Eddie reeling too hard from the death of the UWF and trying to turn a dozen wrestler small territory into a national promotion? Plus how did Steve Beverly tell the story differently in the Matwatch farewell annual four years later? All that and MUCH more in a great show, one of our very best yet. Timestamps: 0:00:00 August (Post-USA purchase) 0:49:28 September 1:44:08 October 2:21:02 Matwatch 1988 & 1991 Annuals

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Ep. #182: January 9-15, 1990

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 09:25:10 +0000

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was January 9-15, 1990. We talk about WCW’s plans for 1990 and how that changed quickly, Woman beginning her Ric Flair recruiting mission, a very hot WCW crowd in Johnson City, NJPW's original plans for the 2/10 Tokyo Dome show and how they changed, Canadian wrestling TV changes thanks to the CRTC, Wade Keller burying the AWA TV tapings, Mr. Perfect & The Genius have a memorable appearance on “Live! With Regis & Kathie Lee,” and much more. A really fun show with some cool clips, so check it out!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 1:00:51 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, Stampede, WFWA, EMLL, UWA, & WWC 1:27:57 Classic Commercial Break 1:33:38 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:34:38 Other USA: Paul Heyman, Atlanta, PWF, USWA, AWA, SoCal, Global, & Portland 3:16:23 WWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Exile on Badstreet #58: Memphis Mayhem 10-12/83 w/ Scott Bowden

Sat, 12 Jan 2019 03:54:59 +0000

Kris Zellner is joined by Scott Bowden (Kentucky Fried Rasslin Podcast) to discuss October-December 1983 in Memphis wrestling. We talk about Stan Hansen & Jesse Ventura in Memphis and the exact moment when Hansen knew it was time to leave the territory, the plight of The Russian Invader, Bill Dundee failing as a babyface, Ken Raper & Robert Reed doing the unthinkable, the last matches and angles of Andy Kaufman, the return of Jos LeDuc, and the debut of Randy Savage which could've been handled a lot better. Scott is awesome on these shows, and this is yet another example of that, so listen now!!!! To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #181: January 2-8, 1987 with Beau James

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 05:30:35 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Beau James (@kingofkingsport) to discuss the week that was January 2-8, 1987. We talk about a Saturday Night's Main Event featuring the Hulk Hogan-Paul Orndorff steel cage match that had a finish that will never be forgotten, as well as the pending Andre the Giant heel turn and how that affected the SNME booking. We also talk about AJPW & NJPW kicking off their new year at Korakuen Hall, Kevin Sullivan returning to Florida and the budding relationship that territory had with Continental, a third New Guinea Headhunter making quite the debut in a steel cage, Hacksaw Duggan & The Fantastics leaving the UWF, the saga of Vladimir Petrov, and much more. This is an extremely fun show, so check it out!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 1:37:29 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, Stampede, EMLL, UWA, & Florida 1:58:30 Classic Commercial Break 2:03:32 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:55:50 USA East: Florida, Continental, & Memphis 3:30:54 USA West: UWF, WCCW, AWA, Portland, & Hawaii 4:48:26 Jim Crockett Promotions 5:45:07 Patreon Preview: Matwatch enters the Continental coverage fray To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Exile on Badstreet #57: Rasslin 80’s Style Part 3 w/ John McAdam

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 23:25:21 +0000

Kris Zellner is joined by John McAdam for another installment of our "Wrestling from the 80's" series, and this time we focus on Volume 5 of his set. We talk about the early days of Dusty Rhodes booking for Jim Crockett Promotions, the genesis of Arn Anderson in Southeastern, Jim Cornette getting his head shaved, Junkyard Dog leaving Mid-South and how that affected Watts, Austin Idol's four flat tires, Ric Flair & Missing Link's odd relationship, Muhammad Ali at the Superdome for Mid-South, and tons more. This is a damn fun show, so listen now!!! To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #180: Dec. 26, 1994-Jan. 1, 1995

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 05:00:35 +0000

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was December 26, 1994 - January 1, 1995. We talk about Starrcade 94 and all the matches and angles from the show including Vader confronting Hogan after the main event where Randy Savage made his presence known. We also talk about Honky Tonk Man quitting the company and forcing Arn Anderson into double duty, Jean-Paul Levesque's future in WCW, Yoji Anjoh’s press conference in Japan about his meeting with Rickson Gracie, the peso falling in Mexico and how that affected the world of lucha libre, Tully Blanchard coming to ECW, SMW's Christmas Chaos tour craziness, and Jim Ross' return to the WWF…as a front office employee, not an announcer, including how that will affect the creative side. Very fun show, so don't miss it!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 1:32:41 Int’l: Yoji Anjoh-Rickson Gracie fallout, Weekly Gong awards, Zimbabwe, All-Star, AAA, CMLL, UWA, & Box y Lucha awards 2:14:06 Classic Commercial Break 2:18:56 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 3:11:06 Other USA: ICW, ECW, SMW, USWA, Scott Norton, Sid Vicious, JCP, & SoCal lucha 3:58:40 WWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #179: Dec. 19-25, 1997 with Dominic Garrini

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 05:59:00 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Dominic Garrini (@dgarrinibc) to discuss the week that was December 19-25, 1997. We talk about a wild week of MMA taking place in Japan featuring UFC Ultimate Japan, Pancrase, & RINGS with the UFC having a wild show in many ways. We also discuss about Sgt. Slaughter trying to stir up dissension in DX on RAW and how that worked out for him, ECW & FMW working together for major shows, a wild scene in Tijuana featuring Konnan and friends, ECW finally getting its PPVs on Time Warner Cable, and, of course nWo Monday Nitro in Macon, Georgia. Kris attended that show, which featured the biggest surprise that anyone could've ever wanted. Dom was awesome as a guest, so everyone listen to this show ASAP!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 MMA: UFC, Pancrase, & RINGS 1:44:57 WWF 2:49:39 Classic Commercial Break 2:54:43 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 3:39:59 Eurasia: Japan (AJPW, NJPW, FMW, Fuyuki Army, Kitao Dojo, Michinoku Pro, Tokyo Pro, Umanosuke Ueda benefit, WAR, & AJW) & Europe (CWA) 4:45:44 Latin America: EMLL, Promociones Mora, & WWC 5:01:31 Other USA: WUW, ECW, HCW, Music City, JCP, ICW (Michigan), & APW 5:35:46 WCW 6:32:07 Patreon Mailbag Preview: A brief sampling of Beau James’s Buddy Landel stories To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Exile on Badstreet #56: Carolina On Our Minds - JCP July-December 1987 w/ Jeff G. Bailey

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 07:32:08 +0000

Kris Zellner is joined by Jeff G. Bailey as we discuss July-December 1987 in Jim Crockett Promotions. We talk about all the ups and downs that JCP had during the last half of 1987, starting with the awesome Great American Bash tour, which is highlighted by the initial War Games on July 4th at The Omni in Atlanta and ending with the aftermath of Starrcade 87 with the promotion trying to start fresh with new angles. We talk about all the major angles and matches that took place during those 6 months and the malaise that took over in the Fall, including the reasons why that happened. This was extremely fun, as Jeff is always a great guest, so listen now!!! To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #178: December 12-18, 1996 with Rob Bihari

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 05:00:35 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Rob Bihari (@RobViper) to discuss the week that was December 12-18, 1996. We talk about the nWo taking over Nitro for an hour leading to Masahiro Chono, Big Bubba, & Scott Norton joining the faction on the same show. We also talk about more guys from Mexico coming into WCW, as well as Diamond Dallas Page's wild Christmas party. We then go to Japan and talk about WAR & Pancrase running major shows plus some awards talk. Mexico is next and we discuss AAA making some big moves and CMLL trying to play catchup before going to Memphis where we talk about the USWA version of the Nation of Domination featuring RANDY X & QUEEN MOESHA. We close with the WWF and their "It's Time" PPV as well as their own new relationship with Mexico's AAA featuring the debuts of Cibernetico, Hector Garza, Mil Mascaras, & Pierroth. An extremely good show, so make sure you listen!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 1;34:12 Eurasia: Japan (MUGA, Michinoku Pro. WAR, Pancrase, Tokyo Sports Awards, GAEA, & LLPW) & Europe (CWA & EWA) 2:19:20 Classic Commercial Break 2:24:17 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 3:02:43 Latin America: AAA, EMLL, Promo Azteca, & WWC 3:46:04 Other USA: ECW, PWX, MACW, USWA, AWF, CWF, & APW 4:37:51 WWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #177: Dec. 5-11, 1984 with Mike Sempervive

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 05:01:57 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Mike Sempervive (Wrestling Observer Live) to discuss the week that was December 5-11, 1984. We talk about Sgt. Slaughter's departure from the WWF including what exactly the real story was, well as the departure of Rocky Johnson and the debut of George Wells. We go to Piper's Pit at the Meadowlands before moving on to Riki Choshu invading All Japan, Dave Meltzer's first tour of Japan, Michael Hayes debuting in Florida, Rick Rude wanting to break windshields, Kamala returning to Mid-South, and tons more. Damn fun show, so check it out!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 1:24:55 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, Montreal, EMLL, UWA, & WWC 2:16:38 Classic Commercial Break 2:23:50 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 3:03:54 USA East: JCP, CWG, CWF, Southeastern, & CWA 3:58:33 USA West: Mid-South, Houston, WCCW, Southwest, St. Louis, Central States, AWA, & Portland To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #176: Nov. 28-Dec. 4, 1989 with Beau James

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 05:00:26 +0000

Kris & David are joined yet again by Beau James (@kingofkingsport) to discuss the week that was November 28-December 4, 1989. We talk about the death of the Continental Wrestling Federation (which Beau had some very interesting thoughts on, as you would expect), Ric Flair bringing a big surprise for Gary Hart in the NWA, Giant Baba loving The Nasty Boys, the UWF selling out the Tokyo Dome with no television, a great show at Arena Mexico featuring Fuerza Guerrera winning All Star's mask, Paul E. Dangerously planning on an indie consortium with Eddie Gilbert, Chris Champion cursing on live TV in Memphis, the WWF trying to change the pay-per-view business, and much more. A very strong show, so listen now!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 CWF 1:11:05 NWA 1:42:42 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, & UWF 2:15:28 Classic Commercial Break 2:20:13 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:57:36 Other North America: Stampede & EMLL 3:16:39 USA East: ICW, Bruno Sammartino, Gilbert/Paul E. consortium, IWA (Russen), PWF, Heritage, & CWA 4:08:52 USA West: USWA, Houston, AWA, HHW, Portland, & Hawaii 4:39:34 WWF 5:16:55 Patreon Preview: Combined AWA/WCCW/CWA tapings for ESPN & surrounding stories To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #175.5: SMW November 21-27, 1995 with Beau James

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 06:04:20 +0000

At first, we thought we could fit this week’s whole show into the SoundCloud limit. We were wrong. As a result, this week’s Smoky Mountain Wrestling section, covering the promotion’s closing that week, is presented here as a separate file. Beau James (@kingofkingsport) joins Kris & David to go over both the week—during which he flanked Ricky Morton for the final shows—as well as the larger context of the death of SMW, plus some notes on the USWA feud continuing on that side of Tennessee. Tons of great stories on here, including a (sort of) Mister Donnie cameo, so LISTEN NOW! To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #174: November 14-20, 1990

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 07:16:12 +0000

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was November 14-20, 1990. We talk about Dusty Rhodes on his way back to WCW and Ole Anderson on his way out, a Clash of the Champions that will never be forgotten, Jim Herd going off in Matwatch on many things, the WWF hooking up with SWS in Japan, lots of wild stuff in Dallas, Ax leaving Demolition and the WWF, plus Joe Pedicino and Kongi Sports....all that and much more this week on BTS. Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 2:08:32 Int’l: Japan (AJPW, SWS, ULL, UWF, & AJW) & Mexico (EMLL, UWA, & Tijuana) 2:36:50 Classic Commercial Break 2:42:04 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 3:33:54 USA East: SAPW, PWF, Kongi, & USWA 4:10:04 USA West: LTA, TWF, WCCW, UCW, AWA, & Portland 4:39:15 WWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #172: Oct. 31-Nov. 6, 1995 with Robert O’Connor

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 06:47:45 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Robert O'Connor (@ghostofquinones) to discuss the week that was October 31-November 6, 1995. We talk about WCW trying to turn Sting heel against Darkside Hulk Hogan as buildup for their first ever match, Lex Luger hating being turned heel again, Keiji Mutoh speaking to college students in Japan about many topics, AAA doing a tremendous show in Tijuana, Public Enemy talking to the WWF, lots of great clips from SMW & USWA, Vince McMahon meeting with his troops in a surprise visit at a house show in Cincinnati, and much more. This is a show you won't forget, especially Mr. O'Connor's takes. Do not miss this!! 0:00:00 WCW 1:35:08 Japan: NJPW, IWA, BJPW, Pancrase, AJW, GAWA, JWP, & LLPW 2:08:52 Mexico: AAA, CMLL, & UWA 2:32:59 Classic Commercial Break 2:39:21 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 3:20:51 Other USA: USofA, ECW, Devon Storm, NWA FL, SMW, USWA, CWA, & NWC 5:07:03 WWF 6:01:32 Patreon Preview: 1988 Parade of Champions To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #171: October 24-30, 2001 with Wil Tricity

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 08:46:46 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Wil Tricity to discuss the week that was October 24-30, 2001. We talk about World Wrestling All-Stars launching with a tour in Australia and the debacle of a PPV they ran, which was attended by young Wil. We also discuss the burgeoning XWF, major shows across Japan, greatness of lucha libre in 2001, Wildside running Atlanta, APW’s King of the Indies Tournament including all of the surrounding drama, and WWF having some big issues as the Invasion angle rolls to an end. A really fun show, so check it out!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWA 1:02:18 XWF 1:19:45 Eurasia: Japan (AJPW, NJPW, Zero-One, BattlARTS, BJPW, DDT, Hayabusa, Michinoku Pro, Osaka Pro, Toryumon, AJW, ARSION, & GAEA)) & NWA UK 2:20:21 Classic Commercial Break 2:24:44 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:59:24 Other North America: Jacques Rougeau, CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, Tijuana, IWA Puerto Rico, & WWC 3:14:40 Other USA: Dave Farrar, USA Pro, CZW, JAPW, MCW, NWA Wildside, & IWAMS 3:33:26 APW King of the Indies 4:03:17 WWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #170: October 17-23, 1992 with Beau James

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 04:20:29 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Beau James (@kingofkingsport) to discuss the week that was October 17-23, 1992. We talk about WCW in the middle of the Bill Watts era and how that's affecting the performers especially Paul E. Dangerously. We also discuss big shows from All Japan and New Japan before going to Mexico to talk about AAA trying to muscle CMLL off of television. We go back to the United States where we go over groups like SMW and the USWA interspersed with some AMAZING road stories by Beau when he worked those parts of the country. We then close with the WWF where we talk about the new era of the company featuring Bret Hart as the WWF Champion. A highly entertaining show, so listen now!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 1:10:37 Eurasia: Japan (AJPW, NJPW, UWFi, FMW, WAR, PWC, & AJW) & CWA 2:00:49 Classic Commercial Break 2:04:32 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game (incl. the weirdest item to date) 2:45:54 Other North America: Calgary, AAA, EMLL, & UWA 3:07:38 Other USA: London Publishing, NWA, PWF, WWWOW, Georgia, Big Time, SMW, USWA, WCPW, Big D, GWF, Von Erichs, California, & Portland 5:18:35 WWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #169: October 10-16, 1991 with Scott Bowden

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 03:04:14 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Scott Bowden (Kentucky Fried Rasslin’ Podcast) to discuss the week that was October 10-16, 1991. We go with back-to-back weeks from the same year for the first time ever and give updates on the major news items from the previous week. We talk about Sid Justice's injury and his infamous moment with a squeegee against Mike Graham & Brian Pillman, the saga of Mr. Madness, Big Van Vader highly pissed at New Japan for jobbing him to Tony Halme, Lucha Strike update, Jerry Lawler bashes Billy Joe Travis' car with a baseball bat, and Eddie Gilbert goes on Pro Wrestling Spotlight to clear his name in the Paul E. Dangerously suspension story which we may have changed the narrative of. A very awesome show, with Scott really bringing the insight on the Gilbert story. Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:58:01 Eurasia: Japan (AJPW, NJPW, FMW, PWFG, & JWP) & Austria 1:34:53 Classic Commercial Break 1:39:14 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:08:20 Latin America: Luchador Strike, EMLL, UWA, & WWC 2:26:38 Other USA: ACW, SAPW, GASW, USWA, GWF, Von Erichs, & Portland 3:39:02 WCW To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #168: October 3-9, 1991 with Jose Fernandez

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 04:19:47 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Jose Fernandez (@pantherwagner) to discuss the week that was October 3-9, 1991. We talk about Paul E. Dangerously being suspended for possibly leaking details of a Jerry Lawler/Lex Luger title unification match to Eddie Gilbert and the fallout from that. We also discuss other WCW wackiness, 2 Cold Scorpio turning heads in New Japan, the big Luchador strike in Mexico, Eddie Gilbert & Jerry Lawler trying to unify titles themselves in Memphis, and Hulk Hogan’ “Suburban Commando” media tour, plus Jose gives us his live rundown of the WWF debut in Barcelona, Spain. Really a fantastic show and a definite must-listen!!!!!! 0:00:00 WCW 0:47:01 Eurasia: Japan (AJPW, NJPW, SWS, FMW, UWFI, & AJW) & Germany 1:16:47 Classic Commercial Break 1:23:05 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:08:24 Latin America: EMLL, UWA, Juarez, & WWC 3:07:21 Other USA: UWF, WWA, UWO, USWA, GWF, Chicago, NPW, Northern California, & Portland 4:03:22 WWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #167: Sept. 26-Oct. 2, 2000

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 04:00:39 +0000

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was September 26-October 2, 2000. We talk about the WWF's financials as they start up on TNN as well as The Rock becoming The Scorpion King, Vince McMahon's hard-on for the PTC, and Chyna on Howard Stern. From there, we move on to Vader & Scorpio swerving All Japan, the Road Warriors in BattlARTS, big shows in Mexico & Puerto Rico, ECW Anarchy Rulz, your usual classic "WCW Everybody" section for 2000 featuring Beetlejuice from Howard Stern's Whack Pack, and much more. A tremendous show, folks, so don't miss it!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 1:13:57 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, Noah, BattlARTS, BJPW, DDT, FMW, Osaka Pro, Toryumon, AJW, Arsion, Gaea, & Ohtani in the UK 1:54:39 Classic Commercial Break 2:00:29 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game (w/ wrestling books, The Beatles, & more) 2:46:30 Latin America: AAA, CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, Tijuana, GWAS, IWAPR, & WWC 3:03:59 Other USA: ECW, M(aryland)CW, M(emphis)CW, MPPW, IWAMS, & MAW 3:51:20 WCW 5:05:07 Patreon Preview: Kip Frey’s anti-steroid PSAs & more To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #166: September 19-25, 1987 with Al Getz

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 04:56:47 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Al Getz (ACTION Wrestling) to discuss the week that was September 19-25, 1987. We talk about Ronnie Garvin winning the NWA World Heavyweight Title in Detroit and how that plays a big role in the Starrcade plans. We also discuss JCP's expansion including the restructuring of CWF & UWF television, Riki Choshu returning to TV in Japan, David Manning booking shows in Israel, a big weekend in Puerto Rico, Continental being sold, Don Bass’s "mother" on Memphis TV, World Class vs. Wild West heating up, and we go over Piledriver: The Wrestling Album II from the World Wrestling Federation. A mega fun show, so listen now!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions: Main roster, CWF, & UWF 1:33:25 Int’l: NJPW, Israel, Atlantic Grand Prix, Stampede, All-Star, & WWC 2:05:43 Classic Commercial Break 2:12:03 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:38:19 Other USA: Peach State, Deep South, Florida, CCW, CWA, WCCW, Wild West, Central States, AWA, PWA, L.A. Lucha, & Portland 4:03:25 WWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #165: September 12-18, 2001 with Matt Griffin & Phil Schneider

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 04:00:56 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Matt Griffin (ACTION Wrestling) & Phil Schneider (Segunda Caida) this week to discuss the week that was September 12-18, 2001. We talk about September 11th and how that affected us personally as well as the wrestling business, plus Dave Meltzer’s thoughts on the feelings of the nation at the time in a powerful piece. We then discuss how the WWF handled this situation and the infamous 9/13 live Smackdown from Houston with all the behind the scenes info you would want. We also go into the rest of the week in the WWF, New Japan's wild G-1 World Tournament, K-1’s tax issues, and the awesomeness of 2001 CMLL, before Phil joins us to discuss the United States indie scene including Low-Ki vs. Red tearing it up on the first wrestling show in NYC since 9/11, Jeff G. Bailey taking over Wildside, post-WCW startup madness, and Stevie Ray on Ricki Lake. A fantastic show and one of our best ever so don't miss it!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 9/11 0:36:16 WWF 2:08:12 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, ZERO-ONE, BattlARTS, BJPW, DDT, FMW, Michinoku Pro, Osaka Pro, Toryumon, W*ING, ARSION, JD’, NEO, & K-1 3:17:55 Classic Commercial Break 3:20:27 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 3:50:10 Other North America: Matrats, ECCW, AAA, CMLL, IWRG, Luchas 2000, Monterrey, & Dandy-Navarro 4:13:13 U.S. Indies: UCW, Assault, NWA, Memphis, OVW, HWA, MECW, IWAMS, The Wall, WOW Magazine, WrestleXpress, Hulk Hogan, & Ricki Lake (And yes, we found out after the show that the kid on there isn’t who we thought he was.) To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #164: September 5-11, 1985

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 07:02:45 +0000

Kris & David are guestless this week talking about the week that was September 5-11, 1985. We talk about the Road Warriors holding up Verne Gagne backstage at an ESPN taping in St. Paul, Magnum T.A. moonlighting as a cop, one of the best Ric Flair promos ever on TBS, New Japan using a heel referee, Dick Slater's Continental Vacation, Mid-South in transition, & WWF's product placement with planted fans. All that and more on a highly fun edition of Between The Sheets!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 AWA 0:24:14 JCP 0:58:13 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, AJW, Maritimes, & EMLL 1:17:29 Classic Commercial Break 1:23:13 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:01:58 USA East: ICW, CWF, CCW, & CWA 2:26:16 USA West: Mid-South, WCCW, Central States, & Portland 3:10:45 WWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Exile on Badstreet #55: Rasslin '80’s Style Part 2 w/ John McAdam

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 04:05:08 +0000

Kris Zellner is joined by John McAdam (Stick to Wrestling) to discuss Volumes #3 & #4 of his Wrestling From the ‘80s video series from back in the day. We talk about the early days of future stars such as Ricky Morton & Eddie Gilbert, John's first exposure to Japanese wrestling and matches featuring Tiger Mask, Jumbo Tsuruta, and others. We also discuss about the match that is on the most videos that John ever released, Freebirds vs. Von Erichs, Bockwinkel vs. Lawler, the greatness of 1982 Adrian Adonis, young Barry Windham, The Last Tango in Tampa, and lots more. A very fun show, so listen now!!!! To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #163: Aug. 29-Sept. 4, 2003

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 05:21:24 +0000

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was August 29-September 4, 2003. We talk about Vince McMahon losing his mind during a Rhyno-Tajiri match at a house show at the Nassau Coliseum, Shane McMahon getting his balls electrocuted by Kane, Brock Lesnar shoving Zach Gowen down a flight of stairs in a wheelchair, the UFC looking to get on TV, Bob Sapp vs. Mike Tyson rumors surrounding K-1, USA Pro Wrestling running yet another marathon show in New York, and TNA running a War Games to close the World X Cup show with great results. All that and much more on a very entertaining Between The Sheets!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWE 1:36:42 MMA: UFC, K-1, & Pancrase 1:55:54 Eurasia: Japan (AJPW, NJPW, Noah, WJ, Zero-One, K-Dojo, Osaka Pro, Toryumon, AJW, & Oz Academy) & Finland (Valhalla Pro) 2:31:37 Classic Commercial Break 2:35:59 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game (w/ Fire Pro World & more) 3:13:58 Mexico: AAA, CMLL, IWRG, Canek, Villano IV, & Tijuana 3:41:06 U.S. Indies: USA Pro, NWA Wildside, FIP, Memphis, OVW, & PWG 4:15:24 TNA To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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The Trade Marks #ALLIN Special

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 02:06:43 +0000

Dylan Hales (@dylanwaco) wanted to do an All In wrap-up show because there was so much to talk about, David Bixenspan (@davidbix) joined in, we agreed to dub it a Trade Marks special, and it went twice as long as we wanted because Dylan got 2nd, 3rd, and 4th winds throughout. If you have no interest in All In, just delete this and please don’t hurt us.

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Ep. #162: Aug. 22-28, 1989 with Bruce Mitchell & Scott Passner

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 04:00:58 +0000

Kris & David are joined by Bruce Mitchell (Pro Wrestling Torch) & Scott Passner for this special Patreon $100.00 requested show discussing the week that was August 22-28, 1989. Scott tells us why he picked this week in particular and why he wanted Bruce as a guest before we delve into the NWA and how they followed up the debacle from the week before where they aired the wrong episode of World Championship Wrestling; plus Bruce tells some great Chris Cruise stories and we also talk about Rick Steiner's date with Robin Green. We then discuss Koji Kitao showing up at ringside for New Japan's show at Korakuen Hall, Lioness Asuka retiring for the first time, UWA in Mexico with loaded cards, Eric Embry running wild in Dallas, and SummerSlam ’89. A tremendous show, so you better not miss it!!!!! 0:00:00 NWA 1:38:00 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, AJW, Stampede, Monterrey, & UWA 2:25:28 Classic Commercial Break 2:30:43 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game (w/ The Clash’s “Combat Rock”) 3:11:54 Other USA: Maryland, MWA, PWF, CWF, CWA, USWA, NAWA, AWA, PWA, WIN, & Portland 4:11:33 WWF 5:04:23 Patreon Preview: Dusty Rhodes on the record To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Ep. #161: Aug. 15-21, 1999

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 16:22:45 +0000

Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was August 15-21, 1999. We talk about Steve Austin ruffling feathers in the WWF locker room, The Undertaker leaving Big Show in the desert, Manabu Nakanishi winning the G1 Climax, ECW trying to keep talent as they debut on TNN, and a WCW section that is one of those all-timers, no doubt. Great show, so listen now!!!!!!!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 1:08:58 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, CMLL Japan, FMW, Michinoku Pro, SPWF, RINGS, AJW, & GAEA 2:04:33 Mexico: AAA & CMLL 2:19:50 Classic Commercial Break 2:25:51 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 3:04:20 Other USA: Tony Atlas, ISPW, CZW, ECW, FWA/ICP, IPWA, BANG!, Music City, MPPW, MAW, & ISW 4:18:36 WCW To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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Exile on Badstreet #54: Carolina On Our Minds - Jim Crockett Promotions 1-6/1987 w/ Jeff G. Bailey

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 17:10:04 +0000

Kris Zellner is joined by Jeff G. Bailey (@JeffGBailey1) to discuss Jim Crockett Promotions from January-June 1987. We talk about all the major angles and matches from the timespan plus Jeff gives his thoughts on being at the shows in person. Ragin’ & Ravishing, Barry Windham, The New Breed, Dusty Rhodes, and tons more are discussed here, with Jeff giving his sharp insight on everything. This is a really fun show, so listen now!!! To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial! To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

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