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Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was May 22-28, 1996. Topics of discussion include:Scott Hall making his shocking WCW debut on the first-ever 2 hour episode of Monday Nitro in Macon, Georgia, and how the wrestling world was changed forever.The original plans for "Team WWF" against "Team WCW" and how Hulk Hogan was originally going to be involved.The Road Warriors quitting WCW because of how much Scott Hall and Kevin Nash were being paid.Brian Pillman playing everyone in every major company.Major shakeups in All Japan as Akira Taue wins the Triple Crown while Jun Akiyama becomes a World Tag Champion and gets properly elevated.The Golden Cups running the indies in Japan.CNBC does an embarassing feature on MMA.The debut of Dwayne Johnson as FLEX KAVANA in Memphis.Chaos behind the scenes in the WWF regarding the Shawn Michaels vs. Davey Boy & Diana Smith angle.In Your House: Beware of Dog becoming an all-time cursed PPV thanks to a power outage and having to take place over the course of two nights.Did Hunter Hearst Helmsley really get punished as bad as the legend says he was after the Clique Curtain Call?All of that and so much more on a helluva episode of Between the Sheets!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW1:12:52 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, WAR, BJPW, FMW, IWA Japan, Tokyo Pro, Wrestle Dream Factory, PWFG, UWFi, RINGS, AAA, CMLL, & Tijuana1:51:12 Classic Commercial Break1:57:06 Halftime2:46:48 Other USA: UFC, NJCW, ECW, TWWF, & USWA3:31:41 WWFTo 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!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.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 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.You can also use code BTSPOD to save 25% on your first payment — whether paying month to month or annually — when you subscribe to Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network at ClassicWrestling.net!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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast, a preview of this weekend's AEW Double or Nothing 2025 PPV featuring several huge matches, including Will Ospreay vs. Hangman Page, the return of Anarchy in the Arena, and more.Also recaps of AJPW's Champion Carnival finals, NOAH's recent Korakuen Hall show featuring OZAWA vs. Kaito Kiyomiya, a preview of DEAN~!!!2, plus free agent news related to Mike D, Willow Nightengale, Janai Kai & more.AEW Double or Nothing 2025 PreviewAJPW Champion Carnival Finals Recap & ReviewDEAN~!!!2 PreviewOZAWA vs. Kaito KiyomiyaFree Agent NewsWWE moves WrestleMania & more!Instant Reaction LIVEJoin us on Sunday immediately following AEW Double or Nothing 2025 for the best post-PPV review show in the game: Instant Reaction LIVE! Available exclusively on the FlagshipPatreon.com $10 tier. Subscribe now! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast, a preview of this weekend's AEW Double or Nothing 2025 PPV featuring several huge matches, including Will Ospreay vs. Hangman Page, the return of Anarchy in the Arena, and more.Also recaps of AJPW's Champion Carnival finals, NOAH's recent Korakuen Hall show featuring OZAWA vs. Kaito Kiyomiya, a preview of DEAN~!!!2, plus free agent news related to Mike D, Willow Nightengale, Janai Kai & more.AEW Double or Nothing 2025 PreviewAJPW Champion Carnival Finals Recap & ReviewDEAN~!!!2 PreviewOZAWA vs. Kaito KiyomiyaFree Agent NewsWWE moves WrestleMania & more!Instant Reaction LIVEJoin us on Sunday immediately following AEW Double or Nothing 2025 for the best post-PPV review show in the game: Instant Reaction LIVE! Available exclusively on the FlagshipPatreon.com $10 tier. Subscribe now! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/voices-of-wrestling-flagship/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, legendary territory wrestler, Jerry Oates. The former territory star joins the show for a rare interview to talk about his entire wrestling career. Host John Poz and Jerry will discuss breaking world records, breaking into the business, CWF, NWA, MACW, JCP, WWF, GCW, CSW, AJPW, training Marty Jannetty, and so much more!Store - Teepublic.com/stores/TMPTFollow us @TwoManPowerTrip on Twitter and IG

It's been a very tough couple of days for many in our community due to the news of the sad passing of Dylan Shah. Dylan was a friend of us all and a happy face we all will miss seeing at live shows up and down the country. His family have set up an email address for anybody who wants to pass on their condolences dilz.forever82@gmail.com. He'll be hugely missed.On Spotlight this week, we talk the alleged launch of NXT Europe and what it all means, All Out Toronto and Forbidden Door sales as Darby climbs the mountain, Jeff Cobb becomes JC and all roads lead to AEW Double or Nothing, and to a lesser extent, WWE Saturday Night's Main Event.SHOWNOTES0:00 Dylan Shah8:10 Intro, Plugs28:44 NXT Europe54:19 AEW Toronto, Forbidden Door, Double or Nothing, Darby Allin1:24:35 WWE SNME, Jeff Cobb, Vince McMahon1:41:55 NJPW, NOAH, AJPW, DSOTRGRAPPL Spotlight is produced with support from our Patrons and YouTube members, with special thanks to Patreon Kings and Queen Of The Mountain - Conor O'Loughlin, Eddie Sideburns, Chris Platt, Carl Gac, Sophia Hitchcock & Simon Mulvaney.

A 3+ hour tribute to the life and career of Sabu. Discussions include Sabu's undeniable legacy as an innovator in pro wrestling, how Sabu's history is intertwined with ECW's, the independent wrestling scene in the early 90s, Sabu's many Japan stints, his brief runs in WCW and ECW, thoughts on his final match with Joey Janela & so much more! The OverrunWe devoted all 3 hours to Sabu, so it was time for The Overrun!Subscribe to the FlagshipPatreon.com $5 tier to listen to The Overrun featuring a review of WWE Backlash, plus previews of AJPW's Champion Carnival Finals & NOAH's Korakuen Hall show this weekend featuring OZAWA vs. Kaito Kiyomia. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A 3+ hour tribute to the life and career of Sabu. Discussions include Sabu's undeniable legacy as an innovator in pro wrestling, how Sabu's history is intertwined with ECW's, the independent wrestling scene in the early 90s, Sabu's many Japan stints, his brief runs in WCW and ECW, thoughts on his final match with Joey Janela & so much more! The OverrunWe devoted all 3 hours to Sabu, so it was time for The Overrun!Subscribe to the FlagshipPatreon.com $5 tier to listen to The Overrun featuring a review of WWE Backlash, plus previews of AJPW's Champion Carnival Finals & NOAH's Korakuen Hall show this weekend featuring OZAWA vs. Kaito Kiyomia. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/voices-of-wrestling-flagship/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, STRIGGA & Dylan start the show talking about the new Hayabusa and from there discuss mask gimmicks in modern japanese pro wrestling including Tiger Mask and Mentai Kid. The biggest point of discussion on the show follows with Wrestling Dontaku, Resurgence and Best Of The Super Junior leaving their marks on New Japan Pro Wrestling in May leading up to Dominion in June. Hirooki Goto still carries the World Title, Yota Tsuji and Gabe Kidd battle for prime positioning and what about Callum Newman? More questions are asked with All Japan Pro Wrestling and their Champion Carnival. Who came out stronger? What about the Saitos and where is it all leading? This brings DRAGONGATE into the conversation as well with Madoka Kikuta turning to Z-Brats, U-T winning the Brave Gate and GOLD CLASS winning the services of Hyo. Finally, the Eastern Lariat team brings up OZAWA vs. Kaito Kiyomiya in Pro Wrestling NOAH that may or may not have an extra stipulation.  

Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations!Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches.Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny!On this episode, we watch a HOSS BATTLE! As Terry and Dory Funk face off against the imposing team of Bruiser Brody and Stan Hansen. Taking place in the finals of All Japan's Real World Tag League on December 13th, 1982.Listen and watch along, as they continue to bring you Wrestling Recommendations!

Esta semana platicamos sobre eventos clave en Japón de las últimas semanas: las dos noches de NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2025, NOAH 25th Anniversary y Stardom All Star Grand Queendom. Analizamos el presente y futuro de Stardom, el éxito de Saya Kamitani y de OZAWA, hacemos un pequeño previo de NJPW Resurgence y de Best of the Super Juniors, así como un pequeño recorrido por lo mejor del Champions Carnival en AJPW.Además, platicamos sobre los despidos más recientes de WWE y el posible destino de cada persona.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After the false start of Episode 28, which is best summed up as a cruel and extended jape on our weary fanbase, the Puro Pourri Podcast boys are back to actually (genuinely, we promise this time) begin to dissect the storied careers of the Funks in Japan. We kick off by going back to the 1970s and comparing Dory and Terry's efforts in NWA title matches in that decade. Who will thrill us and who will bore us to tears? Gee, I fucking wonder. MATCHES: Jack Brisco (c) vs. Dory Funk Jr. (Two out of Three Falls Match for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship) (AJPW New Year NWA Champion Series 1974, Day 5) (AJPW, 27 January 1974) Terry Funk (c) vs. Jumbo Tsuruta (Two out of Three Falls Match for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship) (AJPW New Year NWA Champion Series 1976, Day 17) (AJPW, 11 June 1976)

Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 18) covering the period of 4/30 thru 5/6. Running Time: 4 Hours 28 Minutes. This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 4 Hours 28 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E18 (04/30 - 05/06) Superstar Billy Graham def Bruno Sammartino to win the WWWF Championship. Infamous Pat Patterson vs Sgt Slaughter Alley Fight takes place at Madison Square Garden. Manny Fernandez stabbed multiple times outside TX restaurant. Looking back at Von Erich Memorial Parade Of Champions (1984, 1985, 1986, 1987). Audio: Kerry Von Erich def Ric Flair to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Looking back at AWA Superclash II (1987). Audio: Curt Hennig vs Nick Bockwinkel for AWA World Heavyweight Championship. AWA 80's fu**ery wasn't limited to just Hulk Hogan. This time it moves on to Curt Hennig, but ends with a positive conclusion. WWF vs WBF Superstars battle it out on Family Feud. Looking back at NJPW Wrestling Donataku events (1993, 1994, 1995). Audio: Current WWF Champion Hulk Hogan belittles and calls the WWF Championship a 'toy'. Rick Rude suffers serious neck injury during match with Sting which leads to retirement. Sabu wins IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title. Audio: Following his WWF in ring debut, HHH promotes 'civility'. Vignettes for the upcoming debut of The Bodydonnas (Skip and Sunny) begin airing on WWF TV. Looking back at FMW 7th Anniversary Show (1996). Audio: Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels: Home wrecker! Atsushi Onita meets with WWF about a possible joint event with FMW and the possibility of an Exploding Death Match in WWF. Christian makes his WWF debut. Looking back at ECW Wrestlepalooza '98 PPV. Looking back at AJPW 25th Anniversary Show (1998). Audio: Terry Funk and Cactus Jack battle it out on Monday Night Raw with Steve Austin on commentary. Vignettes start airing on WWF TV for the upcoming debut of Edge. Audio: Paul Bearer tells Jerry 'The King' Lawler how he 'did' Undertaker's mother. Kimberly Page appears nude in Playboy. Audio: Captain Lou Albano's memorable appearance on 'Lie Detector'. A&E premieres 'The Unreal Story Of Professional Wrestling' (1999). Looking back at AJPW Giant Baba Memorial Show (1999). Mick Foley forms a 'Union' to combat the Corporate Ministry. Macho Man Randy Savage makes last appearance in WCW. Looking back at WWF Backlash PPV (2000). Looking back at WWF Insurrextion PPV (2000, 2001, 2002) and the Plane Ride From Hell (2001). Sean 'XPac' Waltman speaks on the Plane Ride From Hell. Following the lawsuit filed by the World Wildlife Fund, World Wrestling Federation changes from WWF to WWFE. Audio: WWF Confidential segment on the death of Miss Elizabeth and arrest of Lex Luger. Daughter of Iron Shiek brutally murdered by boyfriend. Audio: Jacqueline def Chavo Guerrero Jr to win the Cruiserweight Championship. Looking back at WWE Backlash PPV 2005, 2018, 2023 Hulk Hogan Energy Drinks, Microwave Cheeseburger and Chicken Sandwiches hit stores and receive subpar reviews. Audio: Joey Styles' Pipe Bomb from WWE Raw. WWE signs Hornswoggle. Audio: Scott Steiner becomes the greatest mathematician in pro wrestling history. Rolling Stone releases explosive story on Escort Service which included Ashley Massaro as being a paid Escort. Santino Marella arrested for DUI. Ric Flair becomes Ring Of Honor's 'Ambassador'. WWE signs AJ Lee. Monday Night War II: TNA airs last episode of Monday Night Impact and moves back to Thursdays. Obsessed Mickie James fan arrested after threatening to bomb WWE offices and much worse. Looking back at WWE Extreme Rules PPV (2011, 2014). Audio: Christian becomes WWE World Heavyweight Champion for 48 hours. Audio: Michelle McCool says 'Goodbye' to WWE and Kharma says 'Hello'. Audio: John Cena makes surprise announcement to live WWE audience that Osama Bin Laden has met his demise. Jinder Mahal makes WWE TV debut. WWE releases Dustin Runnels. Audio: The Bullet Club is born. Looking back at ROH Border Wars PPV (2013). Audio: Sami Zayn's memorable WWE main roster debut taking on John Cena for United States Championship. WWE releases Zeb Coulter, Damien Sandow, Wade Barrett, Hornswoggle, Santino Marella, Cameron, Alex Riley and El Torito. Looking back at WWE Payback PPV (2016, 2017). Chris Jericho destroys The Ambrose Asylum and murders Mitch The Plant. WWE writer Jennifer Pepperman celebrates 'Bring Your Emmy To Work Day'. She celebrated alone Dominik Mysterio signs with WWE Audio: Painmaker Chris Jericho channels his inner Sam Kinison and challenges Okada for IWGP Heavyweight Title. Bonus audio: Sam Kinison has the answer to solve world hunger Audio: Bray Wyatt debuts Ramblin' Rabbit and 'Yowie Wowie' from the Firefly Funhouse Karrion Kross and Scarlett make their WWE NXT debut Ring Of Honor suspends all events and goes on hiatus due to Covid-19 Pandemic Audio: Braun Strowman shows his appreciation for Florida Hospital Workers during the Pandemic by sending them a thousand meals Looking back at AEW Blood And Guts 2021 and why Chris Jericho's fall will forever overshadow the event Rumors of Daniel Bryan leaving WWE for AEW being after his WWE Contract expires Audio: Out with Mickie James and Chelsea Green from WWE and in with Eva Marie Looking back at NXT Spring Breakin' 2022 Audio: A repackaged Lacey Evens returns to WWE TV after a one year hiatus complete Stalker of Sonya DeVille (Phillip Thomas) sentenced to 15 years in prison Audio: Police Interrogation of Sonya DeVille's stalker, Phillip Thomas Audio: Highlights of Bad Bunny vs Damian Priest (San Juan Street Fight) from WWE Backlash 2023 WWE releases fourteen including Gable Steveson, Boa, Drew Gulak, Valentina Feroz Looking back at WWE Backlash: France Looking back at TNA Under Siege PPV 2024 Audio: Cody Rhodes reveals why he left AEW and who he still supports within AEW  And so much more! 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WH Park & Karen Peterson run down the major news and results from Stardom All-Star Grand Queendom, including the departure of Mayu Iwatani from the promotion.This month's topics include: Meiko Satomura retires from Pro Wrestling.Tetsuya Naito and BUSHI leave New Japan after the May 4 show.NJPW announces the blocks and matches for BOSJ 32, including the replacement for BUSHI.AJPW's Champion Carnival chugs along, and WH has some match recommendations from the tournament so far.Ad-free version available at Patreon.com/postwrestling.------Photos Courtesy: Pro Wrestling NOAH, Stardom, NJPWPOST Puroresu Merch: https://chopped-tees.com/collections/post-wrestling-network/post-puroresuPOST Puroresu Theme by Chris Maffei: https://soundcloud.com/cmstrikeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our feature episode, Adam Bomb aka Bryan Clark. The former WWF Superstar and former 2x WCW World Tag Team Champion joins the show to talk about his entire pro wrestling career. Host John Poz and Bryan discuss The Meltdown Podcast, his time working for the WWF as Adam Bomb, working for WCW as Wrath and then with Kronik alongside Brian Adams, SMW, Jim Cornette, Vince McMahon, AJPW, Bill Goldberg, AWA, The Nightstalker, and so much more!@RealBryanClark - The Meltdown PodcastStore - Teepublic.com/stores/TMPTFollow us @TwoManPowerTrip on Twitter and IG

Just a day after our last show it was announced Jeff Cobb was leaving the company and the tag titles were vacated. Then one of the biggest stunners of the year was announced: Tetsuya Naito (and BUSHI) are out of NJPW. After an alleged mutual agreement Dylan rides solo to go through the history of the 3 men, what they meant to NJPW (including a spicy take or two about Naito's usage through the years) and what the future could hold. What's it gonna be? What led to this? Where is it all going? For Cobb, we pretty much know where he's going. Naito...there are a world of infinite possibilities.   For more coverage of Japanese wrestling, and wrestling past and present please check out our Patreon for literally 1000s of hours of audio and written content as well: https://www.patreon.com/easternlariat    Follow us on Twitter/X:     https://www.twitter.com/easternlariat    https://www.twitter.com/strigga       https://www.twitter.com/viva_zero   Follow us on BlueSky: @easternlariat.bsky.social   Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/easternlariat

Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was April 10-16, 1987, a show requested by Gregg Serota via a $25 pledge on our Patreon page. Topics of discussion include:The tragic end of Mike Von Erich's life, complete with with local news reports and Mike's final promos on World Class TV.Dave Meltzer attends the Crockett Cup in Baltimore and gives a detailed rundown of the weekend.Ric Flair, the Space Mountainettes, and Precious's fur coat star in quite the saga on World Championship Wrestling.All Japan fans don't like Carlos Colon or Tommy Rich.Bret Hart and Davey Boy Smith work a program for Stampede while on break from the WWF.Dutch Mantell quits JCP and becomes the booker for Continental.The last weekend of the Universal Wrestling Federation under Bill Watts' control.Jim Neidhart goes to trial in Pittsburgh over the allegation that he attacked a USAir flight attendant.Demolition gets a new manager.Ricky and Bonnie Steamboat announce that they are having a baby.This is a damn fun show; it's always great to get back to the 80's!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCCW0:44:41 Jim Crockett Promotions1:43:08 Classic Commercial Break1:47:46 Halftime1:29:10 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, AJW, JWP, Dale Martin, Montreal, Stampede, Tomko/Vancouver, EMLL, UWA, Tijuana, & WWC2:44;53 Other USA: NWF, Florida, Continental, CWA/Memphis, UWF, Central States, AWA, WWA (L.A. Lucha), Portland, & WWFTo 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!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.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 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.You can also use code BTSPOD to save 25% on your first payment — whether paying month to month or annually — when you subscribe to Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network at ClassicWrestling.net!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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

James and Christy discuss the action from the first week of action in the AJPW Champion Carnival 2025 as Kento Miyahara takes on Hideki Suzuki on the first night of the tournament.

Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was April 10-16, 1987, a show requested by Gregg Serota via a $25 pledge on our Patreon page. Topics of discussion include:The tragic end of Mike Von Erich's life, complete with with local news reports and Mike's final promos on World Class TV.Dave Meltzer attends the Crockett Cup in Baltimore and gives a detailed rundown of the weekend.Ric Flair, the Space Mountainettes, and Precious's fur coat star in quite the saga on World Championship Wrestling.All Japan fans don't like Carlos Colon or Tommy Rich.Bret Hart and Davey Boy Smith work a program for Stampede while on break from the WWF.Dutch Mantell quits JCP and becomes the booker for Continental.The last weekend of the Universal Wrestling Federation under Bill Watts' control.Jim Neidhart goes to trial in Pittsburgh over the allegation that he attacked a USAir flight attendant.Demolition gets a new manager.Ricky and Bonnie Steamboat announce that they are having a baby.This is a damn fun show; it's always great to get back to the 80's!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCCW0:44:41 Jim Crockett Promotions1:43:08 Classic Commercial Break1:47:46 Halftime1:29:10 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, AJW, JWP, Dale Martin, Montreal, Stampede, Tomko/Vancouver, EMLL, UWA, Tijuana, & WWC2:44;53 Other USA: NWF, Florida, Continental, CWA/Memphis, UWF, Central States, AWA, WWA (L.A. Lucha), Portland, & WWFTo 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!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.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 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.You can also use code BTSPOD to save 25% on your first payment — whether paying month to month or annually — when you subscribe to Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network at ClassicWrestling.net!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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Two continents, two shows and the search for uthentic top guys continues for New Japan Pro Wrestling. The Eastern Lariat looks back at Sakura Genesis and Windy City Riot including an incredible Tanahashi vs. Takeshita match, more discussions regarding Shota Umino and the question who could be headlining Dominion and who the G1 winner might be. After that, STRIGGA & Dylan turn to All Japan Pro Wrestling's Champion Carnival and the first two shows they had so far that saw some great matches – including Hideki Suzuki and Kento Miyahara. Other topics are Fuminori Abe & Takuya Nomura's Kakuto Tanteidan show, HEAT UP on YouTube, more build to Stardom's big show in Yokohama and finally DRAGONGATE's Korakuen from April 7 plus their build to Dead Or Alive on May 5.

This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast: an extensive preview of this weekend's AEW Dynasty 2025 PPV, a discussion of BJ Bethel's report on AEW's performance on MAX, a review of AJPW's Dream Power Series (March 29) featuring a Triple Crown title defense, PLUS we will finally preview the 2025 Champion Carnival, as well as NJPW's Sakura Genesis and more.AEW Dynasty 2025 PPV PreviewBJ Bethel's report on AEW's performance on MAX.AJPW Dream Power Series (March 29) review2025 Champion Carnival previewNJPW Sakura Genesis preview& moreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on The Flagship Wrestling Podcast: an extensive preview of this weekend's AEW Dynasty 2025 PPV, a discussion of BJ Bethel's report on AEW's performance on MAX, a review of AJPW's Dream Power Series (March 29) featuring a Triple Crown title defense, PLUS we will finally preview the 2025 Champion Carnival, as well as NJPW's Sakura Genesis and more.AEW Dynasty 2025 PPV PreviewBJ Bethel's report on AEW's performance on MAX.AJPW Dream Power Series (March 29) review2025 Champion Carnival previewNJPW Sakura Genesis preview& moreSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/voices-of-wrestling-flagship/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 3: 4+ hours about AJPW's March (Madness) shows and some very silly questions, with guest Michelle. This third episode of All About All Japan we discuss the four shows AJPW ran in march, talk about a wrestler in our Wrestler Wheel of Fortune, answer some very funny questions, and discuss the upcoming Champion Carnival and its many, many dates.

With Cherry Blossom japanese pro-wrestling usually gets into second gear after more moderate months. So STRIGGA & Dylan fully dive into the scene, covering everything from New Japan over Marigold to Michinoku Pro. This episode begins with AJPW's latest big show and the upcoming Champion Carnival and then turns to DRAGONGATE's Rey de Parejas final and their road to Dead or Alive. This is followed by a big chunk of joshi wrestling including Marigold's latest Korakuen, Stardom's build to 4/27, and the latest from TJPW and Sendai Girls. While Pro Wrestling NOAH set up a huge title match at Sumo Hall with OZAWA vs. KENTA in May, New Japan Pro Wrestling's Sakura Genesis with Hirooki Goto vs. David Finlay is very close by. Buckle up as the Eastern Lariat boils up another potpourri!

Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was March 27-April 1, 2003. Topics of discussion include:Mirko Cro Cop destroying Bob Sapp in a K-1 fight and all of the fallout, including the potential ramifications for Sapp's popularity in Japan.Satoshi Kojima winning the "weakest" Champion Carnival in AJPW history.Jerry Jarrett and Vince Russo having issues in TNA.Nathan Jones and the reasons why WWE wouldn't let him wrestle on TV.John Cena starting to get the shove.Kurt Angle and Steve Austin putting their wellbeing on the line by working major matches at Wrestlemania.The story of the Miller Lite Catfight Girls at WrestleMania.The abject failure on every level that was Triple H going over Booker T at WrestleMania.The sheer insanity that was Hulk Hogan vs. Vince McMahon at Wrestlemania, plus all of the other major happenings from one of the best Manias ever.The Raw After Mania where Stone Cold gets "fired" and Bill Goldberg makes his debut by spearing The Rock.This was a slam packed show, folks, so take a listen!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Eurasia: K-1, AJPW, NJPW, NOAH, World Japan, Zero-One, BJPW, DDT, WMF/Hayabusa, Michinoku Pro, Osaka Pro, PWC, Quiet Storm in K-Dojo, Toryumon, TAMA, GAEA, NEO Ladies, & All-Star1:04:25 Latin America: CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, Tijuana, IWAPR, & WWC1:15:18 Other USA: NWA-TNA, 3PW, PWF, NWA Wildside, IWAMS, NWA Midwest, GSCW, & Portland1:41:11 Classic Commercial Break1:47:00 Halftime: Homicide retirement edition2:43:57 WWETo 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!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.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 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.You can also use code BTSPOD to save 25% on your first payment — whether paying month to month or annually — when you subscribe to Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network at ClassicWrestling.net!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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was March 27-April 1, 2003. Topics of discussion include:Mirko Cro Cop destroying Bob Sapp in a K-1 fight and all of the fallout, including the potential ramifications for Sapp's popularity in Japan.Satoshi Kojima winning the "weakest" Champion Carnival in AJPW history.Jerry Jarrett and Vince Russo having issues in TNA.Nathan Jones and the reasons why WWE wouldn't let him wrestle on TV.John Cena starting to get the shove.Kurt Angle and Steve Austin putting their wellbeing on the line by working major matches at Wrestlemania.The story of the Miller Lite Catfight Girls at WrestleMania.The abject failure on every level that was Triple H going over Booker T at WrestleMania.The sheer insanity that was Hulk Hogan vs. Vince McMahon at Wrestlemania, plus all of the other major happenings from one of the best Manias ever.The Raw After Mania where Stone Cold gets "fired" and Bill Goldberg makes his debut by spearing The Rock.This was a slam packed show, folks, so take a listen!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Eurasia: K-1, AJPW, NJPW, NOAH, World Japan, Zero-One, BJPW, DDT, WMF/Hayabusa, Michinoku Pro, Osaka Pro, PWC, Quiet Storm in K-Dojo, Toryumon, TAMA, GAEA, NEO Ladies, & All-Star1:04:25 Latin America: CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, Tijuana, IWAPR, & WWC1:15:18 Other USA: NWA-TNA, 3PW, PWF, NWA Wildside, IWAMS, NWA Midwest, GSCW, & Portland1:41:11 Classic Commercial Break1:47:00 Halftime: Homicide retirement edition2:43:57 WWETo 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!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.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 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.You can also use code BTSPOD to save 25% on your first payment — whether paying month to month or annually — when you subscribe to Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network at ClassicWrestling.net!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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are joined by Black Label Pro's Mikey Blanton (@blpmikey) to discuss the week that was March 19-25, 1992. Topics of discussion include:Kerry Von Erich getting arrested in Dallas and what that means for his job in the WWF.A mysterious voice from prison is coming to get the Big Bossman.Mean Gene boards Ric Flair's "yacht" to discuss the scandalous photos of him and Miss Elizabeth.Leon Spinks wins gold in FMW.Super World Sports is on death's door right as The Undertaker makes his debut there.John Arezzi's radio show is in danger after primary sponsor/short-lived business partner Vince Russo meets with Vince McMahon at the now infamous steroid symposium with Dr. Mauro DiPasquale.Jim Cornette and Phil Rainey look for the Heavenly Bodies in a Hooters in Knoxville.PWFG runs a show in Florida promoted by Bart Vale.Jimmy Valiant kisses Brian Christopher in Memphis.The jobbers that were tormented by the Moondogs for weeks are out for revenge.The real reason why Terry Simms decided to drop the “Terry Garvin” name. (It's exactly what you think it is.)Nick Patrick gets in a serious car wreck while on tour in Missouri.Scotty Flamingo makes his WCW TV debut, which spooks Dave Meltzer for reasons that become fairly easy to deduce.This is a short (by our standards) but extremely fun show, so check it out!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF0:47:35 Int'l: AJPW, FMW, SWS, AJW, CMLL, Tijuana, & WWC1:17:29 Classic Commercial Break1:21:30 Halftime2:00:58 Other USA: John Arezzi, ECW, Jay Eagle, SMW, PWFG, IWF (Mansfield), USWA, NWF (Robley), GWF, AWF (Drasin), PCW (Monti), Cauliflower Alley Club, & Portland3:18:23 WCWTo 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!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.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 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are joined by Black Label Pro's Mikey Blanton (@blpmikey) to discuss the week that was March 19-25, 1992. Topics of discussion include:Kerry Von Erich getting arrested in Dallas and what that means for his job in the WWF.A mysterious voice from prison is coming to get the Big Bossman.Mean Gene boards Ric Flair's "yacht" to discuss the scandalous photos of him and Miss Elizabeth.Leon Spinks wins gold in FMW.Super World Sports is on death's door right as The Undertaker makes his debut there.John Arezzi's radio show is in danger after primary sponsor/short-lived business partner Vince Russo meets with Vince McMahon at the now infamous steroid symposium with Dr. Mauro DiPasquale.Jim Cornette and Phil Rainey look for the Heavenly Bodies in a Hooters in Knoxville.PWFG runs a show in Florida promoted by Bart Vale.Jimmy Valiant kisses Brian Christopher in Memphis.The jobbers that were tormented by the Moondogs for weeks are out for revenge.The real reason why Terry Simms decided to drop the “Terry Garvin” name. (It's exactly what you think it is.)Nick Patrick gets in a serious car wreck while on tour in Missouri.Scotty Flamingo makes his WCW TV debut, which spooks Dave Meltzer for reasons that become fairly easy to deduce.This is a short (by our standards) but extremely fun show, so check it out!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF0:47:35 Int'l: AJPW, FMW, SWS, AJW, CMLL, Tijuana, & WWC1:17:29 Classic Commercial Break1:21:30 Halftime2:00:58 Other USA: John Arezzi, ECW, Jay Eagle, SMW, PWFG, IWF (Mansfield), USWA, NWF (Robley), GWF, AWF (Drasin), PCW (Monti), Cauliflower Alley Club, & Portland3:18:23 WCWTo 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!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.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 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today's Flagship episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with former WWE and WCW star, Jimmy Yang. The former AJPW star joins the show to talk about his pro wrestling journey. Host John Poz and Jimmy will talk about breaking into the business, his new Dojo, Jazzy Yang to NXT, William Regal, Arn Anderson, WWE, WCW, TNA, AEW, AJPW, plus so much more!Store - Teepublic.com/stores/TMPTFollow us @TwoManPowerTrip on Twitter and IG

Kris and David are back for EPISODE #500!!! of Between the Sheets, where we discuss the partial week that was March 13-16, 1998. Topics of discussion include:The aftermath of Syxx/Sean Waltman being fired by Eric Bischoff solely to mess with Kevin Nash, including how Nash reacted to this during a candid Prodigy chat hours before WCW Uncensored.The Uncensored PPV proper, featuring Mean Gene scolding Dean Malenko after his loss to Chris Jericho, a horrible Hulk Hogan/Randy Savage cage match main event, and tons more.The second annual SPRING BREAKOUT Monday Nitro from Panama City, featuring Kevin Nash doing a cannonball into the pool and Sting rappelling from a helicopter into the ring among other wackiness.-Giant Baba rebooking almost his entire Tokyo Dome debut show for various reasons.Eric Bischoff trying to repair the WCW/NJPW relationship after offending NJPW by negotating with AJPW.Akira Hokuto announcing her pregnancy.The 2nd ever Pride FC show taking place at Yokohama Arena.K-1's plans to invade the United States.-A major UFC PPV in Kenner, Louisiana featuring Frank Shamrock ending Igor Zinoviev's career.Paul Heyman announces at the Elk's Lodge that ECW had finally cleared NY area powerhouse Cablevision for PPV distribution, giving them 100% clearance in the U.S.Kane chokeslamming the Phoenix Suns Gorilla, Vince McMahon cutting an amazing promo, and Undertaker burning Kane in effigy onn a wild episode of Raw.We made it to #500.....what a shock.....so enjoy the show!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW2:18:05 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, IWA Japan, Akira Hokuto, & AJW2:44:48 Classic Commercial Break2:47:31 Halftime3:47:52 MMA: Pride FC, K-1, & UFC4:30:00 Latin America: AAA, CMLL, Monterrey, Promo Azteca, Tijuana, & WWC4:36:11 Other USA: ECW, PCW, Music City, & Azteca Lucha (Oregon)4:56:58 WWFTo 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!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.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 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Eastern Lariat returns right before the final stage of the 2025 New Japan Cup with a look back at the tournaments' early rounds, an assessment of the overall tournament quality and where the roads might lead for some of the main players such as David Finlay and Shota Umino and for some up and coming talent like Drilla Moloney and Callum Newman. Besides the New Japan Cup, STRIGGA & Dylan also cover DRAGONGATE's Rey de Parejas tournament trying to figure out how the tournamen could lead to a new challenger for YAMATO. The third big chunk of the show is All Japan Pro Wrestling and their March series including the World Tag Team Title match between the Saitos and Business Tag and a great Junior Title match. The shhow concludes with a brief look at this past weekend's Cinderella Tournament final.

Kris and David are back for EPISODE #500!!! of Between the Sheets, where we discuss the partial week that was March 13-16, 1998. Topics of discussion include:The aftermath of Syxx/Sean Waltman being fired by Eric Bischoff solely to mess with Kevin Nash, including how Nash reacted to this during a candid Prodigy chat hours before WCW Uncensored.The Uncensored PPV proper, featuring Mean Gene scolding Dean Malenko after his loss to Chris Jericho, a horrible Hulk Hogan/Randy Savage cage match main event, and tons more.The second annual SPRING BREAKOUT Monday Nitro from Panama City, featuring Kevin Nash doing a cannonball into the pool and Sting rappelling from a helicopter into the ring among other wackiness.-Giant Baba rebooking almost his entire Tokyo Dome debut show for various reasons.Eric Bischoff trying to repair the WCW/NJPW relationship after offending NJPW by negotating with AJPW.Akira Hokuto announcing her pregnancy.The 2nd ever Pride FC show taking place at Yokohama Arena.K-1's plans to invade the United States.-A major UFC PPV in Kenner, Louisiana featuring Frank Shamrock ending Igor Zinoviev's career.Paul Heyman announces at the Elk's Lodge that ECW had finally cleared NY area powerhouse Cablevision for PPV distribution, giving them 100% clearance in the U.S.Kane chokeslamming the Phoenix Suns Gorilla, Vince McMahon cutting an amazing promo, and Undertaker burning Kane in effigy onn a wild episode of Raw.We made it to #500.....what a shock.....so enjoy the show!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW2:18:05 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, IWA Japan, Akira Hokuto, & AJW2:44:48 Classic Commercial Break2:47:31 Halftime3:47:52 MMA: Pride FC, K-1, & UFC4:30:00 Latin America: AAA, CMLL, Monterrey, Promo Azteca, Tijuana, & WWC4:36:11 Other USA: ECW, PCW, Music City, & Azteca Lucha (Oregon)4:56:58 WWFTo 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!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.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 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the feature episode, Historian, and former FCW employee, Rob Naylor. The historian, and former FCW employee is on to discuss his entire professional wrestling journey. Host John Poz and Rob will talk about breaking into the business, ROH, Gabe Sapolsky, FCW, NXT, Dusty Rhodes, WWE, WWF, WCW, AEW, AJPW, NJPW, and so much more!Store - Teepublic.com/stores/TMPTFollow us @TwoManPowerTrip on Twitter and IG

Kris and David are joined by Beau James (@kingofkingsport) to discuss the week that was March 6-12, 1988. Topics of discussion include:The Fantastics making their debut in JCP and how it was badly needed at the time for everyone involved.Some really tremendous promos on World Championship Wrestling.Stan Hansen being reborn in AJPW via his feud with Genichiro Tenryu, especially after the “NOBODY POTATOES ME!” match just before our week.Dump Matsumoto's retirement match airs on Fuji TV, giving us yet another opportunity to go off on the ridiculousness of AJW's mandatory retirement rule.Barry Orton being in jail awaiting trial on vehicular manslaughter charges and how that ended his big run in Stampede as The Zodiak.Misty Blue's scandalous ring attire becoming an issue to the New York State Athletic Commission.The early days of USA Wrestling on TV and the history of Bouncin' Beulah.Eddie Gilbert burning Jerry Jarrett with a massive fireball in a legendary Memphis angle.Buddy Roberts killing the vibes at Michael Hayes' concert at the Sportatorium.Dave Meltzer's first Cauliflower Alley Club banquet.King Harley Race suffering what turned out to be a near-career ending injury on Saturday Night's Main Event.David Sammartino getting fired by the WWF after he assaulted a fan at a house show.This is an extremely good show here with some great clips and great stories from Beau!Timestamps:0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions1:12:43 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, AJW, All-Star, Dale Martin, Stampede, Tim Flowers, Tomko All-Star, EMLL, UWA, & WWC1:51:45 Classic Commercial Break1:56:22 Halftime2:42:44 Other USA: NortheastCW, Dominic Denucci/West Virginia, Pro Wrestling This Week, SCW (GA), USA, Global (FL), CWA/Memphis, WCCW, Central States, AWA, CaliforniaCW, Portland, & Cauliflower Alley Club banquet5:06:07 WWFTo 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!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.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 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are joined by Beau James (@kingofkingsport) to discuss the week that was March 6-12, 1988. Topics of discussion include:The Fantastics making their debut in JCP and how it was badly needed at the time for everyone involved.Some really tremendous promos on World Championship Wrestling.Stan Hansen being reborn in AJPW via his feud with Genichiro Tenryu, especially after the “NOBODY POTATOES ME!” match just before our week.Dump Matsumoto's retirement match airs on Fuji TV, giving us yet another opportunity to go off on the ridiculousness of AJW's mandatory retirement rule.Barry Orton being in jail awaiting trial on vehicular manslaughter charges and how that ended his big run in Stampede as The Zodiak.Misty Blue's scandalous ring attire becoming an issue to the New York State Athletic Commission.The early days of USA Wrestling on TV and the history of Bouncin' Beulah.Eddie Gilbert burning Jerry Jarrett with a massive fireball in a legendary Memphis angle.Buddy Roberts killing the vibes at Michael Hayes' concert at the Sportatorium.Dave Meltzer's first Cauliflower Alley Club banquet.King Harley Race suffering what turned out to be a near-career ending injury on Saturday Night's Main Event.David Sammartino getting fired by the WWF after he assaulted a fan at a house show.This is an extremely good show here with some great clips and great stories from Beau!Timestamps:0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions1:12:43 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, AJW, All-Star, Dale Martin, Stampede, Tim Flowers, Tomko All-Star, EMLL, UWA, & WWC1:51:45 Classic Commercial Break1:56:22 Halftime2:42:44 Other USA: NortheastCW, Dominic Denucci/West Virginia, Pro Wrestling This Week, SCW (GA), USA, Global (FL), CWA/Memphis, WCCW, Central States, AWA, CaliforniaCW, Portland, & Cauliflower Alley Club banquet5:06:07 WWFTo 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!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.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 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the feature episode, Historian, and author Dr. Jonathan Foye. The historian, and author is on to discuss his entire professional wrestling journey. Host John Poz and Jon will talk about breaking into the business, his series of books, NOAH, Japanese wrestling, Great Muta, Johnny Ace, AJPW, NJPW, and so much more!Store - Teepublic.com/stores/TMPTFollow us @TwoManPowerTrip on Twitter and IG

Kris and David are joined by Robert O'Connor (@ghostofquinones) to discuss the week that was February 19-25, 2004. Topics of discussion include:Eddy Guerrero's first week as WWE Champion and how it has boosted SmackDown business so far.Eddy's championship celebration on SmackDown as well as Brock Lesnar's ACTING~! chops as he pines for his title that he lost and demands a match against Bill Goldberg.Raw in Omaha with Christian turning mega heel on Trish Stratus, Stone Cold hyping up Eric Bischoff to fight Vince McMahon, and Mick Foley's legit black eye, among other things.The first-ever Shinya Hashimoto vs. Toshiaki singles ma first ever singles match taking place in AJPW.The Super J Cup that no one talks about, which was won by Naomichi Marufuji.Konnan Plus losing his mask in Monterrey.L.A. ParK permanently adopts that ring name and abandons the La Parka persona.George South promoting a big legends show in South Carolina.The end of MLW.....for now.A wild night for Rick Bassman's UPW featuring Scott Hall and Kevin Nash wackiness, plus Tank Abbott and Ken Shamrock working a shoot angle.Teddy Hart making his return to TNA, but first, before the show, he gets in a fight with CM Punk outside the White Trash Cafe and is “injured” in the process, kicking off a few memorable days in internet wrestling history.This was a HIGHLY entertaining show, so you better not miss it!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWE2:14:35 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, NOAH, Super J-Cup, Zero-One, Toryumon, GAEA, & NEO Ladies3:02:40 Classic Commercial Break3:06:12 Halftime3:59:48 Mexico: AAA, CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, Toryumon X, Tijuana, & L.A. ParK4:19:26 Other USA: Jake Roberts, ROH, JerseyCW, 3PW, George South/Night of the Legends, Cody Runnels, NWA Wildside, BANG!, MLW, IWAMS, PGWA, PWG, UPW, SoCal lucha, Mucha Lucha, & Bubba the Love Sponge5:05:29 NWA-TNATo 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!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.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 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are joined by Robert O'Connor (@ghostofquinones) to discuss the week that was February 19-25, 2004. Topics of discussion include:Eddy Guerrero's first week as WWE Champion and how it has boosted SmackDown business so far.Eddy's championship celebration on SmackDown as well as Brock Lesnar's ACTING~! chops as he pines for his title that he lost and demands a match against Bill Goldberg.Raw in Omaha with Christian turning mega heel on Trish Stratus, Stone Cold hyping up Eric Bischoff to fight Vince McMahon, and Mick Foley's legit black eye, among other things.The first-ever Shinya Hashimoto vs. Toshiaki singles ma first ever singles match taking place in AJPW.The Super J Cup that no one talks about, which was won by Naomichi Marufuji.Konnan Plus losing his mask in Monterrey.L.A. ParK permanently adopts that ring name and abandons the La Parka persona.George South promoting a big legends show in South Carolina.The end of MLW.....for now.A wild night for Rick Bassman's UPW featuring Scott Hall and Kevin Nash wackiness, plus Tank Abbott and Ken Shamrock working a shoot angle.Teddy Hart making his return to TNA, but first, before the show, he gets in a fight with CM Punk outside the White Trash Cafe and is “injured” in the process, kicking off a few memorable days in internet wrestling history.This was a HIGHLY entertaining show, so you better not miss it!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWE2:14:35 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, NOAH, Super J-Cup, Zero-One, Toryumon, GAEA, & NEO Ladies3:02:40 Classic Commercial Break3:06:12 Halftime3:59:48 Mexico: AAA, CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, Toryumon X, Tijuana, & L.A. ParK4:19:26 Other USA: Jake Roberts, ROH, JerseyCW, 3PW, George South/Night of the Legends, Cody Runnels, NWA Wildside, BANG!, MLW, IWAMS, PGWA, PWG, UPW, SoCal lucha, Mucha Lucha, & Bubba the Love Sponge5:05:29 NWA-TNATo 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!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.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 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

It's… ChroNoSo! The North-South Connection Podcast Network takes you down memory lane each month by exploring one match from WWE history. This month on ChroNoSo, the crew dives into the start of April 1990. They also cover other matches, segments & events from The Wrestling Summit in Tokyo Japan, PrimeTime Wrestling, SuperStars & More.   

From the GRAPPL Podcasting network, Benno returns to The Long & Winding Royal Road and talks with WH Park to discuss a Pro Wrestling NOAH/ROH match from October 13, 2008: KENTA vs. Bryan Danielson from Hiroshima for Bryan's GHC Junior Heavyweight championship.WH and Benno discuss the history of Danielson versus KENTA in both NOAH and ROH, comparing the NOAH junior scene of the early 2000s to what the AJPW heavyweights represented in the 1990s.Watch the match on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aali2nwDqR4Support this podcast on Chopped Tees:L&WRR on Chopped TeesPOST Puroresu on Chopped TeesMCU L8R on Chopped TeesWH Park and a special guest look back at the greatest matches of All Japan Pro Wrestling from the 1990s in The Long & Winding Royal Road, a limited-edition podcast from POST Wrestling.Follow WH Park on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/whpark9.bsky.socialBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingMusic: "Across the Danube, Op. 36" by John Philip Sousa | Performed by United States Marine Band (band) and Jason Fettig (conductor) | The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa, No.4 | Washington, DC: United States Marine Band, 2015. | Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 | Public Domain LetterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 2: The Wrestler Wheel of Torture (??) and AJPW's February shows with guest Jonathan Foye. This second episode of All About All Japan talks about the first three February shows, discusses a wrestler during the Wrestler Wheel of Fortune segment, and talks about the participants in the upcoming Champion Carnival.

In another Pro Wrestling Wire exclusive interview, All Japan Pro-Wrestling superstar “The Monster” Cyrus joined Lewis Carlan to discuss: Signing with AJPW and contract details The upcoming Champion Carnival 2025 tournament Jun Saito and the Triple Crown Title Being part of the Hokuto-gun faction Possibly facing Hokuto Omori in Champion Carnival Finals How he lost 80 pounds If he has unfinished business with Kento Miyahara & Kuroshio TOKYO Japan His exploding popularity amongst AJPW fans Who he would want to team with in the next Tag League tournament and much more!Don't forget to check out ⁠prowrestlingwire.net⁠ for up to the minute news!Check out the ⁠Pro Wrestling Wire YouTube⁠ for exclusive interviews!Also the⁠Rick Del Santo YouTube⁠ for more content from Pro Wrestling Wire such as reviews, news and more!

Join the Eastern Lariat in celebrating the impropable coronation of one of New Japan's most loyal and hardest working wrestlers as Hirooki Goto, despite all the setbacks, despite all the losses and despite all the nay sayers finally won the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship on a very good show with lots of developments up and down the card. STRIGGA & Dylan discuss how long Goto's reign might be and who might be the next guys to step up until the G1. After this big thunks, the attention is on a quick digest of Stardom & TJPW before STRIGGA & Dylan discuss All Japan's recent events and the Champion Carnival line up including early favorites. Then the attention lies on DRAGONGATE, their Rey de Parejas tournament and once more their disappointing streaming schedule of a major tournament. Finally, let us know who you'd consider for the Eastern Lariat Hall of Fame as STRIGGA & Dylan prepare their induction speeches for the next episode!

It's a packed Spotlight with multiple big stories to get to with WWE Releasing multiple talent, AEW contracts ending with Ricky Starks, Tommy Bellend and Miro's sagas coming to an end, as well as updates in the Vince McMahon case.There's also a busy Grand Slam week with a strong AEW Collision and a surprisingly news worthy New Japan show as Goto wins the big one, plus JP and Benno even make some time for MLW. The shownotes may be your friend for this one.SHOWNOTES:0:00 Intro, Plugs, PWG European Vacation, the Dangerous Alliance22:52 NJPW New Beginning in Osaka, Goto wins the big one1:03:35 AEW releases Malakai Black, Ricky Starks, Miro, Grand Slam week, Collision1:51:06 WWE releases, Vince McMahon legal updates, Raw, Smackdown2:30:25 MLW, AJPW, other misc newsGRAPPL Spotlight is produced with support from our Patrons and YouTube members, with special thanks to King & Queen Of The Mountain Patrons - Conor O'Loughlin, Eddie Sideburns, Chris Platt, Carl Gac & Sophia Hitchcock! You can find all of our live shows on YouTube by becoming a Member at ⁠http://www.Youtube.com/@GRAPPL,⁠ or join us on Patreon for both live video and audio replays at ⁠http://www.patreon.com/GRAPPL!⁠ Get the the new line of GRAPPL merchandise with FREE SHIPPING to the UK, EU, US, Canada, Australia & New Zealand athttps://chopped-tees.com/en-uk/collections/grapplYou can also join us on the GRAPPL Discord for free athttps://discord.gg/KqeVAcwctS⁠

Kris and David are joined by Al Getz (@algetz.bsky.social) to discuss the week that was February 5-11, 1989. Topics of discussion include:Vince and Linda McMahon admitting that pro wrestling was "fake" in front of the New Jersey State Senate as part of their deregulation efforts and all the mainstream media lunacy that followed, including Capt. Lou Albano making a wacky appearance on ABC's “Nightline.”Tony Schiavone leaving the NWA for the WWF, and the repercussions that would come from that decision for all parties involved.The rumors of New Japan running shows in California run rampant again, as they often did in this era of the newsletters.Various comings and goings in Stampede Wrestling.Ricky Morton working as a heel in Memphis while working as a babyface elsewhere causing problems for Joe Pedicino's TV block.Matwatch continuing to drag out the David Woods/Eddie Gilbert/Continental saga.THE DREAM WEAVER makes his Memphis debut.Eric Embry loses a loser leaves town match in World Class.Rob Russen leaves the AWA on the heels of a majorly disappointing ESPN TV taping in St. Paul where Larry Zbyszko finally becomes the World Heavyweight Champion.The George Scott era in the NWA is in full effect in both positive and negative ways.The birth of the Yamazaki Corporation.Jim Ross and Paul E. Dangerously work together as announcers for the first time as hosts of NWA Main Event.All of that plus lots more on a damn fun episode of BTS!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:45:08 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, AJW, Stampede, EMLL, & Arena Naucalpan2:18:47 Classic Commercial Break2:24:50 Halftime3:22:22 Other USA: Joe Pedicino, SCW, (GA), FCW, Continental, CWA/Memphis, WCCW, Windy City, AWA, & Portland4:58:24 NWA/WCWTo 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!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.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 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In Jumping Knee Pod's first episode of 2025, host Jessica and guest Dr. Jonathan Foye look back at their time visiting Japan. They cover the big show on December 31st plus all of the January shows for AJPW as they unveiled their big matches and storylines of the new year.Follow Jonathan at JonathanFoye on X and Dr Jonathan on BlueskyBuy his books Ganbaru and The Muto Years here: https://www.amazon.com.au/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3AJonathan%2BFoye&s=relevancerank&text=Jonathan+Foye&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1You can follow Jessica at sisterjessiee and royalroad72 on X and sisterjessie at BlueskyFollow Jumping Knee Pod on InstagramFollow Louis at Louis65629235 on XLogo design by Dylan FoxTheme done by Don Shenenberger. You can contact Don at docr15@live.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hit-the-books-realistic-wwe-fantasy-booking/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was January 29-February 4, 2005. Topics of discussion include:The second WrestleReunion going down in Tampa, and what a weekend it was, as legends and current wrestlers competed on a star-studded show, but Lex Luger's antics ended up being the biggest story to come out of it.Dusty Rhodes' status as the head booker in TNA being questionable at best.Hiroyoshi Tenzan's body falling apart at the exact worst possible time.A wacky angle involving Jose Estrada and his son Julio in WWC.Dr. Keith Lipinski sending in a report about a fun lucha libre show in Chicago.Bill Goldberg's hatred of WWE at the time.A full rundown of the 2005 Royal Rumble PPV featuring John Heidenreich and Gene Snitsky being manly with each other, Batista and John Cena fucking up the big finish to the Rumble match, and Vince McMahon tearing both his quads in when he hit the ring in a fit of anger over said finish.Full Raw and Smackdown rundowns, as Triple H tries (and fails) to play Batista, among other things.All that and much more on a pretty wild show, so check it out!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WrestleReunion0:57:07 TNA1:23:53 Int'l: Motoko Baba Produce, AJPW, NJPW, NOAH, DDT, Osaka Pro, Riki Pro, Zero1-Max, NEO Ladies, AAA, CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, Mil Mascaras/Arena Aficion, Tijuana, & WWC1:53:34 Other USA: JAPW, IWAMS, Chicago Lucha, Memphis, AWS, Dory Funk Jr./NWWL, & Bill Goldberg2:10:15 Classic Commercial Break2:13:26 Halftime2:12:46 WWETo 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!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.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 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We're back as Kris and David discuss the week that was January 22-28, 2002. Topics of discussion include:Hulk Hogan, Scott Hall, and Kevin Nash officially signing with the WWF, which leads to Vince McMahon going insane on SmackDown, talking about injecting his company with “a lethal dose of poison" in the form of the New World Order.The debut of the famous WWF history video set to Kid Rock's "Lonely Road of Faith" on Raw as Ric Flair begs Vince not to bring back the nWo.Details on the upcoming brand split and how that will affect everything.Satoshi Kojima having his last New Japan match before leaving for All Japan at Korakuen Hall as the NJPW/AJPW bad blood is at a fever pitch.Just who exactly was Darkness Dragon in Toryumon, and was it always the same person? (Yes, it was.)Mirko Cro Cop beating up more pro wrestlers.Arturo Rivera going on AAA TV and talking about Konnan being on steroids in the ‘90s.Reckless Youth and Mike Quackenbush open up a wrestling school in Pennsylvania.Low-Ki throws a temper tantrum backstage at an ICW show in Queens after his match with Sabu turns out to be a disaster.Joanie Laurer has a bad day on "The Other Half,” the syndicated show that positioned itself as “‘The View' for men.”Randy Savage taking over the book for Andrew McManus' WWA…in theory.All sorts of XWF wackiness from the NATPE convention.We've got a stacked show here, folks, so don't miss out!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF2:25:42 Classic Commercial Break2:29:51 Halftime2:55:59 Eurasia: NJPW, AJPW, NOAH, DDT, FMW, Toryumon, T2P, K-1, Pancrase, AJW, Arsion, GAEA, Jd', JWP, NEO Ladies, & TWA (UK)2:47:28 Other North America: BCW, Stampede, ECCW, AAA, CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, Tijuana, IWAPR, & WWC4:14:37 Other USA: Wrestle Factory, ICW NY, NWA NJ, Steve Wilkos/MarylandCW, Bobby Eaton, NWA Wildside, TCW, IPW (FL), NEPW, IWF, IWAMS, MidwestCW, NWA World Tag Team Titles, Memphis, Eddy Guerrero, Terry Funk/EWF (TX), WLW, Mick Karch, WCWA (CA), Nikki, Chyna, UPW, WWA, & XWFTo 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!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.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 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this week's BTS, Kris and David discuss the week-plus that was January 15-23, 1988. Topics of discussion include:Dave Meltzer's speculation on how the WWF does in the TV ratings for The Main Event could lead to them getting a regular prime time slot on NBC.Bobby Heenan and The Islanders "return" Matilda.Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant sign their contract for "The Main Event."Stev”e Dr. Death" Williams picks New Japan over Jim Crockett Promotions.Talk of Antonio Inoki facing Koji Kitao at the then brand-new Tokyo Dome.All Japan Women and their stupid mandatory retirement age of 26 years old.Antonio Inoki main events in Italy against Bad News Allen.The stock scam version of Global Wrestling tapes some TV in Florida.Terrible Ted, the wrestling bear, debuts in Continental.Terry Taylor debuts as a heel in Memphis, as does Max Payne.The saga of the AWA World Tag Team Titles, featuring Paul E. Dangerously going off during his Danger Zone segment on Pro Wrestling This Week.The Horsemen wanting to recruit Barry Windham.Jim Cornette and Dick Murdoch's awesomeness together on JCP TV.This show is LOADED with great clips and some good banter, so check it out!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:03:49 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, AJW, England, Italy, Stampede, EMLL, & WWC1:45:10 Classic Commercial Break1:50:38 Halftime2:52:28 Other USA: Global (FL), Continental, WOW, The Libyan, Kimala, WCCW, Central States, AWA, & Portland4:32:52 Jim Crockett PromotionsTo 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!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.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 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

WH Park & Karen Peterson welcome 2025 with a slightly delayed January edition of PURORESU to celebrate a new year, starting with thoughts on NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom 19, Wrestle Dynasty, and the collaborative working relationship between the companies. Plus: Preview of the Giant Baba's 25th Memorial Show, Hideki Suzuki joins AJPW full-time, KENTA and NOAH's 25th Anniversary Year, Tetsuya Endo winning the GHC National Championship, OMOS in NOAH, MARIGOLD's Nanae Takahashi announces retirement, Kouki Amarei undergoes knee surgery, and Giulia wins the NXT Women's Championship. Photos Courtesy: NJPWPOST Puroresu Theme by Chris Maffei: https://soundcloud.com/cmstrikeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kris and David are back to discuss the week that was January 8-14, 1992. Topics of discussion include:A detailed rundown on Jim Herd's resignation from WCW, with all three major newsletters chiming in with unique information regarding this major event in dirtsheet history.Just who is Kip Frey, and why was he chosen to replace Jim Herd?Lex Luger's status in WCW according to Jack Petrik going on the record in Matwatch.The awesomeness of the Dangerous Alliance vs. the world feud on WCW TV.Atsushi Onita and The Sheik doing battle in FMW, and how that helped gain the promotion more exposure.Bob Backlund wrestling Jerry Lawler for the first time ever at a WWE show in New Jersey.The Moondogs destroying job guys on Memphis TV.Eddie Gilbert booking the GWF and why it's arguably his best booking run.Phil Mushnick's scathing column on the WWF steroid scandal in the New York Post as Titangate is about to blow up.The Rockers breaking up on the set of The Barber Shop in one of the most famous angles and misremembered moments in wrestling history.We have a tremendous show this week, folks. We really enjoyed doing this one, and we hope you enjoy it as well!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW1:16:11 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, SWS, FMW, UWFi, AJW, JWP, England, Stampede, CMLL, El Suriano, & UWA1:34:45 Classic Commercial Break1:38:51 Halftime2:24:47 Other USA: WWA (NJ), TWA, SAPW, ICWA, IWF (Mansfield), USWA, GWF, LPWA, SoCal Lucha, & Portland3:02:58 WWFTo 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!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.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 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands