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Kris and David are joined by Scott Passner to discuss the week that was August 24-30, 1993, which Scott picked for us to do as a perk for dropping $50 on our Patreon, allowing him to not only request a week, but also sit in for a segment, which Scott does for the WWF section. Topics of discussion include:SummerSlam '93 and how the show was considered a disappointment overall despite a huge crowd.The greatness of Jerry Lawler in the Hart Family feud, featuring a feisty Bruce Hart guest appearance.The Heavenly Bodies giving the Steiners a WCW-style Steiners match in the WWF.Mr. Perfect vs. Shawn Michaels disappointing everyone.Lex Luger vs. Yokozuna and how the countout finish buried Luger, especially with the pomp and circumstance celebration afterwards.Randy Savage cutting Lex Luger's go-home promo for him on Superstars how and it made you want to see Savage in Lex's spot instead.Jim Cornette and Yokozuna on “Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee,” featuring Yoko playing tug o' war with Regis and friends.The Wall Street Journal covers a special New Japan show.Michinoku Pro does some STUDIO WRESTLING in Japan.AJW selling out the Budokan for a major show.Ron Skoler's IWC makes its debut as AAA's American promoter, debuting with a series of shows in California where Dave Meltzer is boots on the ground for what he says was, at the time, the best live show he had ever been to: La Revancha at the Los Angeles Sports Arena.Terry Funk makes his SMW TV debut in an amazing promo.Vince McMahon also cuts an amazing promo on USWA TV as McMemphis is in full effect.Jeff Jarrett shoots pool with Minnesota Fats.Brian Christopher gifts Miss Simpson (Toni Adams) her own personal valet in Miss Robin (Robin Smith/Veronica Lane/Vivacious Veronica).Ric Flair and Rick Rude's feud begins on Flair for the Gold.This was a strong show, and it's always fun to have Scott on, so take a listen!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:50:42 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, WAR, FMW, Michinoku Pro, W*ING, PWFG, AJW, LLPW, CMLL, Moreno/Arena Naucalpan, & UWA2:31:03 Classic Commercial Break2:35:32 Halftime/RIP rovert2:52:52 AAA3:26:34 Other USA: WWN, NCW (NY), WWOW, Peach State, SMW, USWA, GWF, Big D, Oregon, & Hulk Hogan4:49:37 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 My AEW 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are back as we discuss the week that was August 16-23, 1994. Topics of discussion include:Hulk Hogan giving a very candid interview to the Gainesville Sun newspaper talking about Randy Savage, Bret Hart, Vince McMahon, joining WCW, and more.The greatness of the Rhodes family vs. Stud Stable feud in Summer 1994.Jesse Ventura having issues as Mayor of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.Antonio Inoki & George Foreman negotiating for a super fight in North Korea in 1995.Super Vader winning the UWFi World Title from Nobuhiko Takada in one of the most famous bouts of the era.Konnan cements his rudo turn in AAA as Los Gringos Locos become a major force.The drama between ECW, Dennis Coralluzzo, and Jim Crockett regarding the NWA World Heavyweight Title tournament seems to be getting smoothed over as everyone comes to an agreement so the tournament can take place.Shane Douglas and Paul E. Dangerously cut promos ECW TV about the tournament, with Shane specifically targetting "Dick Flair."The Gangstas' first big show as main eventers flops and Dave Meltzer speculates on their future as New Jack calls out the Knoxville NAACP on SMW TV.Chris Candido and Tammy Fytch turn on Brian Lee after losing the SMW Tag Team Titles.Doug Gilbert gets suspended in the USWA, so he doesn't have to risk his mane in hair matches…yet.The greatness of Sid Vicious in the USWA and why he was so different there from anywhere else.Austin Idol returning to Memphis in grand fashion.Vince McMahon and Jerry Lawler taking viewer phone calls on WWF Sunday Night Slam and what an experience that was.All of that plus so much more on an extremely fun episode of BTS!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW1:03:39 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, Michinoku Pro, RINGS, UWFi, JWP, Maharaj Promotions, CWA, AAA, CMLL, & UWA1:39:40 Classic Commercial Break1:43:46 Halftime2:31:07 Other USA: NWA, ECW, NWA Sabu, IWA (OH), SMW, USWA, Mid-South, & GWF4:10:27 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 My AEW 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are back as we discuss the week that was August 10-16, 2005. Topics of discussion include:WWE being in a total lame duck state with Spike TV as their contract is running out soon.SmackDown featuring the Eddy Guerrero/Rey Mysterio/Dominik Mysterio soap opera, guest starring MISS CRABTREE.Raw in Montreal, as Shawn Michaels is having the time of his life being the old HBK in front of a raucous crowd mocking Bret Hart and Hulk Hogan.Ashley Massaro winning the Diva Search over Leyla Milani.Ken Anderson becoming Mr. Kennedy.Masahiro Chono winning the G1 Climax as a tribute to Shinya Hashimoto.A wild angle in the WWC featuring Eddie Colon being imprisoned in the Dominican Republic.The Summer of Punk ends in ROH as he loses his title to James Gibson in Dayton and then loses his farewell match to Colt Cabana in Chicago Ridge.TNA Sacrifice on PPV and lots more TNA stuff in one of the most stable eras of that promotion's history thanks to Scott D'Amore's booking and the impending debut of Impact on Spike TV.That this was all 21 years ago is wild to think about. This was a really fun show, so check it out!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWE & OVW1:53:48 Int'l: NJPW, Riki Pro, CMLL, IWA Puerto Rico, & WWC2:14:17 Classic Commercial Break2:19:29 Halftime3:18:07 Other USA: Ballpark Brawl, CZW, & ROH3:50:10 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 My AEW 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are back as we discuss the week that was August 10-16, 2005. Topics of discussion include:WWE being in a total lame duck state with Spike TV as their contract is running out soon.SmackDown featuring the Eddy Guerrero/Rey Mysterio/Dominik Mysterio soap opera, guest starring MISS CRABTREE.Raw in Montreal, as Shawn Michaels is having the time of his life being the old HBK in front of a raucous crowd mocking Bret Hart and Hulk Hogan.Ashley Massaro winning the Diva Search over Leyla Milani.Ken Anderson becoming Mr. Kennedy.Masahiro Chono winning the G1 Climax as a tribute to Shinya Hashimoto.A wild angle in the WWC featuring Eddie Colon being imprisoned in the Dominican Republic.The Summer of Punk ends in ROH as he loses his title to James Gibson in Dayton and then loses his farewell match to Colt Cabana in Chicago Ridge.TNA Sacrifice on PPV and lots more TNA stuff in one of the most stable eras of that promotion's history thanks to Scott D'Amore's booking and the impending debut of Impact on Spike TV.That this was all 21 years ago is wild to think about. This was a really fun show, so check it out!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWE & OVW1:53:48 Int'l: NJPW, Riki Pro, CMLL, IWA Puerto Rico, & WWC2:14:17 Classic Commercial Break2:19:29 Halftime3:18:07 Other USA: Ballpark Brawl, CZW, & ROH3:50:10 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 My AEW 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Baddies.. it has been four score and seven years but ALAS, Wrestling Winedown is back and you know I had to come correct. We are joined by Johnnie Robbie, who has been making waves from West Coast Pro and Pridestyle on the West Coast to CMLL in Mexico. We are spilling the wine on Johnnie's journey in wrestling including how she began watching the sport, her transition from training as a referee to training as a wrestler, some of the individuals who have been crucial in her wrestling career thus far and some of her milestone moments that mean so much to her.We are also chatting another one of my favorite things: fashion! Johnnie is sharing the inspiration behind her ring gear, customizing her hats with her friend to stand out and what it means to have her Chicano roots interlaced into her presentation as a wrestler.Follow Johnnie on Social Media and keep up with her journey in CMLL and on the independents.Twitter: www.twitter.com/wwdcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/wwdcastKeep Up With Wrestling Winedown (merch, upcoming travel, etc.)Twitter: www.twitter.com/wwdcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/wwdcastTik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@wwdcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wwdcast/Merch: www.shop.wrestlingwinedownlv.comMusic: Prod. by Jay 808Logo Design: Joy Lin Arness

The last night of action ends with block B's no-bell brawl, a semis-clinching submission, and a three-way tie at the top that comes down to the tiebreaker. Plus ZSJ vs. Aaron Wolf opens the show with a grappling showcase⏱️ What we cover:- ZSJ vs. Aaron Wolf grappling opener - Gabe Kidd vs. Ren Narita's pre-bell chairs-and-tables brawl - Yuya Uemura vs. Oskar - Callum Newman vs. Henare in the main event Wild main event, wilder brawl, and the round robin is officially in the books. Who ya got in the semis?#G1Climax36 #NJPW—————————————————————

Welcome back to a brand-new episode of Dirt Sheet Radio! Nick, Mack, Jon and Greg are breaking down the latest monumental week of wrestling news, featuring massive main roster call-ups, international tournament finals, and heated backstage controversies. Here is everything on the docket for today's show: Airport Stalker Fans: Jon tears into a Facebook Group full of airport stalkers The "Pay Your Dues" Debate: Breaking down the heat between indie wrestler Arik Cannon and AJ Styles regarding Avery Styles and discussing GCW's official statement on the situation. Kevin Owens vs. CM Punk: Analyzing the escalating feud after Kevin Owens confronted CM Punk on SmackDown, declaring he won't let the business turn him into a "miserable piece of sh*t" like Punk. Zilla Fatu Debuts: The Bloodline family expands once again as the son of the late Umaga makes a massive surprise debut on NXT, immediately wiping out Grayson Waller and Cruz Montana. The Jade Cargill vs. Charlotte Disaster: Examining the messy fallout and chaotic booking from their recent SmackDown clash. Tatum Paxley Gets Called Up: Discussing Paxley's jump to the main roster after she surprisingly interfered to help Charlotte Flair fend off Jade Cargill and B-Fab on SmackDown. Arena México Experience: Jon shares his firsthand personal experience traveling to Arena México for the CMLL Grand Prix and how it compared to AEW Grand Slam. CMLL 93rd Anniversario Matches: Breaking down the massive stakes for the September 18th card, including the huge breaking news that Andrade's return and Mistico's addition have officially been announced. G1 Climax Comes to a Close This Weekend: Discussing the best G1 Climax Tournament New Japan has held in years. Jon Moxley and the Jeans: Jon shares a hilarious personal story involving his son's jeans and the leader of the Death Riders, who just advanced in the Continental Challenge Cup. Make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and sound off in the comments!

This week on the show: the Avery Styles chairgate situation gets the full breakdown, some interesting noise coming out of the Conrad Thompson podcast universe regarding Roman Reigns, thoughts on AEW Collision and more!⏱️ What we cover:- Chairgate: what actually happened, who handled it wrong, and what Avery Styles should do next- Conrad Thompson and Eric Bischoff making waves and what it means for wrestling media- AEW Collision review including Eddie Kingston and Speedball vs. Myron ReedDo you think the chairgate backlash against Avery Styles was fair? Drop it below.#AveryStyles #AEW #Chairgate—————————————————————

Block A's final night rises to the occasion as Ryohei Oiwa outlasts Konosuke Takeshita in a headlock war for the ages. Yota Tsuji takes the block outright, but the night belongs to Oiwa.⏱️ What we cover:- Ryohei Oiwa's headlock-heavy win over Konosuke Takeshita in the main event- Jake Lee takes Yota Tsuji to "Clown World" - Great-O-Khan closes out Boltin Oleg's tournament with a horrible finishOiwa just beat the guy who was supposed to run away with the block. Is he a semi-final favorite now? Let us know below.

The Wrestling Mayhem Show dives deep into the increasingly interconnected world of professional wrestling as Sorg, Mad Mike, and TruePrinceofPro (T-Pop!) tackle WWE's growing relationship with AAA, AEW and CMLL's continued collaboration in Mexico, the expanding wrestling landscape in Canada, and plenty happening right here in Pittsburgh. The crew starts with WWE's AAA crossover and the tournament determining who will challenge Roman Reigns in Mexico City. Penta, Laredo Kid, Psycho Clown, La Parka, Dragon Lee, Rey Fenix and more enter the conversation as the hosts debate whether AAA wrestlers are being presented strongly enough on WWE television. They also give Corey Graves credit for putting in the work to explain AAA history and wrestlers to WWE's broader audience—even while questioning the remote commentary setup being used for AAA programming. From there, the conversation heads to AEW Grand Slam Mexico and CMLL, including the incredible atmosphere surrounding the crossover shows, Adam Copeland checking another item off his wrestling bucket list, the unique Bandido/Brody King/Hangman Page trio, and the wild format of CMLL's massive Grand Prix match. T-Pop explains how the elimination format works and why Mexican wrestling continues to offer something structurally different from American wrestling television. The expanding wrestling TV universe also gets examined through Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling, MLW, NWA, AEW, ROH and CMLL. How important is immediacy in wrestling? Does a show lose momentum when its television is months behind the live tapings? And why does wrestling remain such attractive television programming compared with scripted productions? On the local front, there is plenty to celebrate. The crew looks back at 2PW Summer Showdown, including the delightfully unexpected blindfolded Lights Out match, Gianni Michael Emricko and Gorgeous Gregory challenging The Troublemakers for the NWA JCP Southeastern Tag Team Championship, and developments surrounding 2PW's championships. There are also updates from 880 Wrestling's Lethal Lottery, Prospect Pro Wrestling, Enjoy Wrestling and the upcoming Sorgstock. And speaking of Sorgstock: Mikey Montgomery vs. Justin Idol in a Video Game Match is officially on the card for August 28. What exactly is a Video Game Match? Apparently, you'll have to be there. Then things get personal with CM Punk and Kevin Owens. The hosts revisit their complicated history, the real-life stories wrestling fans are already resurfacing, and why these two could create weeks of compelling television without needing to throw a single punch. Plus: Chelsea Green's injury, Johnny Gargano stepping away amid a difficult family situation, wrestling trading cards raising money for the Cauliflower Alley Club, Big Man Tater and his microwave helmet, Tatum Paxley arriving on SmackDown, Mickey Knuckles coming to VCW, and Sorg's reflections after finishing a book about Rowdy Roddy Piper. It's another trip through the increasingly strange, global and wonderfully interconnected world of professionalized wrestling. News Stories & Topics Discussed WWE and AAA expand their crossover: A tournament featuring talent from WWE and AAA will determine a challenger for Roman Reigns in Mexico City, with Penta, Laredo Kid, Psycho Clown, La Parka, Dragon Lee, Rey Fenix and others discussed. Is WWE protecting AAA enough? The hosts question why AAA talent is frequently introduced to the Raw and SmackDown audience without being allowed to score important victories. Dominik Mysterio as AAA Mega Champion: The contradiction between Dom holding AAA's top championship and AAA wrestlers sometimes feeling secondary on WWE television becomes a major point of discussion. Corey Graves and AAA commentary: T-Pop and Sorg praise Graves' knowledge and enthusiasm while examining the awkwardness created by remote commentary involving Rey Mysterio and JBL. AEW Grand Slam Mexico: The Arena Mexico atmosphere, Mexican audience participation, Adam Copeland's appearance and AEW leaning into its CMLL relationship all get praise. CMLL Grand Prix explained: T-Pop breaks down the enormous elimination match and its rotating tag structure, including why it feels so different from the usual American multi-person match. AEW/CMLL/ROH relationships: The hosts appreciate AEW's willingness to work across promotions rather than trying to isolate its roster. Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling: The Canadian promotion's weekly television presence is discussed along with Mauro Ranallo's commentary and the opportunity created by changes in WWE's Canadian distribution. MLW and NWA tape delays: Sorg and T-Pop talk about how months of unaired matches can reduce urgency even when the actual wrestling remains enjoyable. The economics of wrestling television: A discussion of live wrestling production leads to appreciation for how much WWE and AEW accomplish every week and why wrestling remains appealing programming for broadcasters. 2PW Summer Showdown: The hosts recap the show, including championship developments, the blindfolded Lights Out match and Some Guy Named John's spectacular elbow drop to absolutely nobody. Gianni Michael Emricko & Gorgeous Gregory: Their NWA JCP Southeastern Tag Team Championship match against The Troublemakers is part of the 2PW recap. 880 Wrestling Lethal Lottery: T-Pop likes the unusual team of Dev Swayze and Tatiana, while Sammy Suntimer's attempts to bond with Marco Narciso become a source of amusement. 2PW Friday Night Frights: The October 23 Halloween event and an announced casket match are previewed. Enjoy Wrestling's anniversary: Lee Moriarty vs. Amazing Red is singled out as a match worth watching. Sorgstock announcement: Mikey Montgomery faces returning Pittsburgh wrestling favorite Justin Idol in a mysterious Video Game Match on August 28. CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens: The hosts love the early verbal confrontation and dig into some of the genuine history that can add another layer to the feud. Chelsea Green injured: Her orbital-bone injury leads to speculation about recovery time and whether it should affect her championship status. Johnny Gargano: The conversation turns serious while discussing Gargano stepping away to focus on his father during his battle with stage-four prostate cancer. Pittsburgh wrestling trading cards: Falcom Digital Imaging's cards and wrestling-related fundraising lead into recognition of efforts benefiting the Cauliflower Alley Club. Big Man Tater: A gigantic Vader-inspired independent wrestler who enters wearing a microwave becomes an immediate Mayhem Show obsession. Tatum Paxley: Her SmackDown arrival has Mad Mike excited about the potential for increasingly spooky developments. MPX “Who Runs the World”: The chat points out the stacked women's wrestling event featuring a wide range of notable talent. Mickey Knuckles headed to VCW: A breaking local wrestling announcement gets an enthusiastic reaction. Roddy Piper: Sorg discusses finishing the Piper book assembled after his death and reflects on the difference between Roddy Piper the character and the person underneath it. “What We Learned” Breakdown T-Pop: Sometimes the best way to introduce someone is simply to unleash them as a monster. He highlights the AAA debut of a WWE/LFG talent who attacks Psycho Clown, tears away part of his mask and chokeslams him onto a chair. The presentation immediately makes the newcomer feel dangerous. Mad Mike: It was apparently a tremendous week for tater-related professional wrestling. First comes Big Man Tater, a giant Vader-inspired wrestler who enters with a microwave on his head. Then there's Tatum Paxley, whose SmackDown arrival has Mike eagerly anticipating where her character could go next. Sorg: Finishing the Rowdy Roddy Piper book helped reconnect dots between moments Sorg remembered as a fan and the life happening behind them. He particularly reflects on Piper becoming so immersed in the wrestling character that separating “Roddy Piper” from the person himself became difficult, while also remembering his wife getting a chance to meet one of her childhood wrestling heroes. From the chat: Mercedes Moné's wrestling anniversary gets recognized, along with excitement over MPX's upcoming women-focused Who Runs the World card.

The Wrestling Mayhem Show dives deep into the increasingly interconnected world of professional wrestling as Sorg, Mad Mike, and TruePrinceofPro (T-Pop!) tackle WWE's growing relationship with AAA, AEW and CMLL's continued collaboration in Mexico, the expanding wrestling landscape in Canada, and plenty happening right here in Pittsburgh. The crew starts with WWE's AAA crossover and the tournament determining who will challenge Roman Reigns in Mexico City. Penta, Laredo Kid, Psycho Clown, La Parka, Dragon Lee, Rey Fenix and more enter the conversation as the hosts debate whether AAA wrestlers are being presented strongly enough on WWE television. They also give Corey Graves credit for putting in the work to explain AAA history and wrestlers to WWE's broader audience—even while questioning the remote commentary setup being used for AAA programming. From there, the conversation heads to AEW Grand Slam Mexico and CMLL, including the incredible atmosphere surrounding the crossover shows, Adam Copeland checking another item off his wrestling bucket list, the unique Bandido/Brody King/Hangman Page trio, and the wild format of CMLL's massive Grand Prix match. T-Pop explains how the elimination format works and why Mexican wrestling continues to offer something structurally different from American wrestling television. The expanding wrestling TV universe also gets examined through Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling, MLW, NWA, AEW, ROH and CMLL. How important is immediacy in wrestling? Does a show lose momentum when its television is months behind the live tapings? And why does wrestling remain such attractive television programming compared with scripted productions? On the local front, there is plenty to celebrate. The crew looks back at 2PW Summer Showdown, including the delightfully unexpected blindfolded Lights Out match, Gianni Michael Emricko and Gorgeous Gregory challenging The Troublemakers for the NWA JCP Southeastern Tag Team Championship, and developments surrounding 2PW's championships. There are also updates from 880 Wrestling's Lethal Lottery, Prospect Pro Wrestling, Enjoy Wrestling and the upcoming Sorgstock. And speaking of Sorgstock: Mikey Montgomery vs. Justin Idol in a Video Game Match is officially on the card for August 28. What exactly is a Video Game Match? Apparently, you'll have to be there. Then things get personal with CM Punk and Kevin Owens. The hosts revisit their complicated history, the real-life stories wrestling fans are already resurfacing, and why these two could create weeks of compelling television without needing to throw a single punch. Plus: Chelsea Green's injury, Johnny Gargano stepping away amid a difficult family situation, wrestling trading cards raising money for the Cauliflower Alley Club, Big Man Tater and his microwave helmet, Tatum Paxley arriving on SmackDown, Mickey Knuckles coming to VCW, and Sorg's reflections after finishing a book about Rowdy Roddy Piper. It's another trip through the increasingly strange, global and wonderfully interconnected world of professionalized wrestling. News Stories & Topics Discussed WWE and AAA expand their crossover: A tournament featuring talent from WWE and AAA will determine a challenger for Roman Reigns in Mexico City, with Penta, Laredo Kid, Psycho Clown, La Parka, Dragon Lee, Rey Fenix and others discussed. Is WWE protecting AAA enough? The hosts question why AAA talent is frequently introduced to the Raw and SmackDown audience without being allowed to score important victories. Dominik Mysterio as AAA Mega Champion: The contradiction between Dom holding AAA's top championship and AAA wrestlers sometimes feeling secondary on WWE television becomes a major point of discussion. Corey Graves and AAA commentary: T-Pop and Sorg praise Graves' knowledge and enthusiasm while examining the awkwardness created by remote commentary involving Rey Mysterio and JBL. AEW Grand Slam Mexico: The Arena Mexico atmosphere, Mexican audience participation, Adam Copeland's appearance and AEW leaning into its CMLL relationship all get praise. CMLL Grand Prix explained: T-Pop breaks down the enormous elimination match and its rotating tag structure, including why it feels so different from the usual American multi-person match. AEW/CMLL/ROH relationships: The hosts appreciate AEW's willingness to work across promotions rather than trying to isolate its roster. Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling: The Canadian promotion's weekly television presence is discussed along with Mauro Ranallo's commentary and the opportunity created by changes in WWE's Canadian distribution. MLW and NWA tape delays: Sorg and T-Pop talk about how months of unaired matches can reduce urgency even when the actual wrestling remains enjoyable. The economics of wrestling television: A discussion of live wrestling production leads to appreciation for how much WWE and AEW accomplish every week and why wrestling remains appealing programming for broadcasters. 2PW Summer Showdown: The hosts recap the show, including championship developments, the blindfolded Lights Out match and Some Guy Named John's spectacular elbow drop to absolutely nobody. Gianni Michael Emricko & Gorgeous Gregory: Their NWA JCP Southeastern Tag Team Championship match against The Troublemakers is part of the 2PW recap. 880 Wrestling Lethal Lottery: T-Pop likes the unusual team of Dev Swayze and Tatiana, while Sammy Suntimer's attempts to bond with Marco Narciso become a source of amusement. 2PW Friday Night Frights: The October 23 Halloween event and an announced casket match are previewed. Enjoy Wrestling's anniversary: Lee Moriarty vs. Amazing Red is singled out as a match worth watching. Sorgstock announcement: Mikey Montgomery faces returning Pittsburgh wrestling favorite Justin Idol in a mysterious Video Game Match on August 28. CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens: The hosts love the early verbal confrontation and dig into some of the genuine history that can add another layer to the feud. Chelsea Green injured: Her orbital-bone injury leads to speculation about recovery time and whether it should affect her championship status. Johnny Gargano: The conversation turns serious while discussing Gargano stepping away to focus on his father during his battle with stage-four prostate cancer. Pittsburgh wrestling trading cards: Falcom Digital Imaging's cards and wrestling-related fundraising lead into recognition of efforts benefiting the Cauliflower Alley Club. Big Man Tater: A gigantic Vader-inspired independent wrestler who enters wearing a microwave becomes an immediate Mayhem Show obsession. Tatum Paxley: Her SmackDown arrival has Mad Mike excited about the potential for increasingly spooky developments. MPX “Who Runs the World”: The chat points out the stacked women's wrestling event featuring a wide range of notable talent. Mickey Knuckles headed to VCW: A breaking local wrestling announcement gets an enthusiastic reaction. Roddy Piper: Sorg discusses finishing the Piper book assembled after his death and reflects on the difference between Roddy Piper the character and the person underneath it. “What We Learned” Breakdown T-Pop: Sometimes the best way to introduce someone is simply to unleash them as a monster. He highlights the AAA debut of a WWE/LFG talent who attacks Psycho Clown, tears away part of his mask and chokeslams him onto a chair. The presentation immediately makes the newcomer feel dangerous. Mad Mike: It was apparently a tremendous week for tater-related professional wrestling. First comes Big Man Tater, a giant Vader-inspired wrestler who enters with a microwave on his head. Then there's Tatum Paxley, whose SmackDown arrival has Mike eagerly anticipating where her character could go next. Sorg: Finishing the Rowdy Roddy Piper book helped reconnect dots between moments Sorg remembered as a fan and the life happening behind them. He particularly reflects on Piper becoming so immersed in the wrestling character that separating “Roddy Piper” from the person himself became difficult, while also remembering his wife getting a chance to meet one of her childhood wrestling heroes. From the chat: Mercedes Moné's wrestling anniversary gets recognized, along with excitement over MPX's upcoming women-focused Who Runs the World card.

Episode 355: The build to AEW "All In" continues. Roman Reigns to defend the WWE World Title for AAA at Triplemania. A look back at AEW Grand Slam Mexico.  Interact with the show...X (formerly Twitter): @PWAfterHours @RealMikeCarlyle @FranklMika Email: pwafterhours@gmail.com

The Wrestling Mayhem Show dives deep into the increasingly interconnected world of professional wrestling as Sorg, Mad Mike, and TruePrinceofPro (T-Pop!) tackle WWE's growing relationship with AAA, AEW and CMLL's continued collaboration in Mexico, the expanding wrestling landscape in Canada, and plenty happening right here in Pittsburgh. The crew starts with WWE's AAA crossover and the tournament determining who will challenge Roman Reigns in Mexico City. Penta, Laredo Kid, Psycho Clown, La Parka, Dragon Lee, Rey Fenix and more enter the conversation as the hosts debate whether AAA wrestlers are being presented strongly enough on WWE television. They also give Corey Graves credit for putting in the work to explain AAA history and wrestlers to WWE's broader audience—even while questioning the remote commentary setup being used for AAA programming. From there, the conversation heads to AEW Grand Slam Mexico and CMLL, including the incredible atmosphere surrounding the crossover shows, Adam Copeland checking another item off his wrestling bucket list, the unique Bandido/Brody King/Hangman Page trio, and the wild format of CMLL's massive Grand Prix match. T-Pop explains how the elimination format works and why Mexican wrestling continues to offer something structurally different from American wrestling television. The expanding wrestling TV universe also gets examined through Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling, MLW, NWA, AEW, ROH and CMLL. How important is immediacy in wrestling? Does a show lose momentum when its television is months behind the live tapings? And why does wrestling remain such attractive television programming compared with scripted productions? On the local front, there is plenty to celebrate. The crew looks back at 2PW Summer Showdown, including the delightfully unexpected blindfolded Lights Out match, Gianni Michael Emricko and Gorgeous Gregory challenging The Troublemakers for the NWA JCP Southeastern Tag Team Championship, and developments surrounding 2PW's championships. There are also updates from 880 Wrestling's Lethal Lottery, Prospect Pro Wrestling, Enjoy Wrestling and the upcoming Sorgstock. And speaking of Sorgstock: Mikey Montgomery vs. Justin Idol in a Video Game Match is officially on the card for August 28. What exactly is a Video Game Match? Apparently, you'll have to be there. Then things get personal with CM Punk and Kevin Owens. The hosts revisit their complicated history, the real-life stories wrestling fans are already resurfacing, and why these two could create weeks of compelling television without needing to throw a single punch. Plus: Chelsea Green's injury, Johnny Gargano stepping away amid a difficult family situation, wrestling trading cards raising money for the Cauliflower Alley Club, Big Man Tater and his microwave helmet, Tatum Paxley arriving on SmackDown, Mickey Knuckles coming to VCW, and Sorg's reflections after finishing a book about Rowdy Roddy Piper. It's another trip through the increasingly strange, global and wonderfully interconnected world of professionalized wrestling. News Stories & Topics Discussed WWE and AAA expand their crossover: A tournament featuring talent from WWE and AAA will determine a challenger for Roman Reigns in Mexico City, with Penta, Laredo Kid, Psycho Clown, La Parka, Dragon Lee, Rey Fenix and others discussed. Is WWE protecting AAA enough? The hosts question why AAA talent is frequently introduced to the Raw and SmackDown audience without being allowed to score important victories. Dominik Mysterio as AAA Mega Champion: The contradiction between Dom holding AAA's top championship and AAA wrestlers sometimes feeling secondary on WWE television becomes a major point of discussion. Corey Graves and AAA commentary: T-Pop and Sorg praise Graves' knowledge and enthusiasm while examining the awkwardness created by remote commentary involving Rey Mysterio and JBL. AEW Grand Slam Mexico: The Arena Mexico atmosphere, Mexican audience participation, Adam Copeland's appearance and AEW leaning into its CMLL relationship all get praise. CMLL Grand Prix explained: T-Pop breaks down the enormous elimination match and its rotating tag structure, including why it feels so different from the usual American multi-person match. AEW/CMLL/ROH relationships: The hosts appreciate AEW's willingness to work across promotions rather than trying to isolate its roster. Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling: The Canadian promotion's weekly television presence is discussed along with Mauro Ranallo's commentary and the opportunity created by changes in WWE's Canadian distribution. MLW and NWA tape delays: Sorg and T-Pop talk about how months of unaired matches can reduce urgency even when the actual wrestling remains enjoyable. The economics of wrestling television: A discussion of live wrestling production leads to appreciation for how much WWE and AEW accomplish every week and why wrestling remains appealing programming for broadcasters. 2PW Summer Showdown: The hosts recap the show, including championship developments, the blindfolded Lights Out match and Some Guy Named John's spectacular elbow drop to absolutely nobody. Gianni Michael Emricko & Gorgeous Gregory: Their NWA JCP Southeastern Tag Team Championship match against The Troublemakers is part of the 2PW recap. 880 Wrestling Lethal Lottery: T-Pop likes the unusual team of Dev Swayze and Tatiana, while Sammy Suntimer's attempts to bond with Marco Narciso become a source of amusement. 2PW Friday Night Frights: The October 23 Halloween event and an announced casket match are previewed. Enjoy Wrestling's anniversary: Lee Moriarty vs. Amazing Red is singled out as a match worth watching. Sorgstock announcement: Mikey Montgomery faces returning Pittsburgh wrestling favorite Justin Idol in a mysterious Video Game Match on August 28. CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens: The hosts love the early verbal confrontation and dig into some of the genuine history that can add another layer to the feud. Chelsea Green injured: Her orbital-bone injury leads to speculation about recovery time and whether it should affect her championship status. Johnny Gargano: The conversation turns serious while discussing Gargano stepping away to focus on his father during his battle with stage-four prostate cancer. Pittsburgh wrestling trading cards: Falcom Digital Imaging's cards and wrestling-related fundraising lead into recognition of efforts benefiting the Cauliflower Alley Club. Big Man Tater: A gigantic Vader-inspired independent wrestler who enters wearing a microwave becomes an immediate Mayhem Show obsession. Tatum Paxley: Her SmackDown arrival has Mad Mike excited about the potential for increasingly spooky developments. MPX “Who Runs the World”: The chat points out the stacked women's wrestling event featuring a wide range of notable talent. Mickey Knuckles headed to VCW: A breaking local wrestling announcement gets an enthusiastic reaction. Roddy Piper: Sorg discusses finishing the Piper book assembled after his death and reflects on the difference between Roddy Piper the character and the person underneath it. “What We Learned” Breakdown T-Pop: Sometimes the best way to introduce someone is simply to unleash them as a monster. He highlights the AAA debut of a WWE/LFG talent who attacks Psycho Clown, tears away part of his mask and chokeslams him onto a chair. The presentation immediately makes the newcomer feel dangerous. Mad Mike: It was apparently a tremendous week for tater-related professional wrestling. First comes Big Man Tater, a giant Vader-inspired wrestler who enters with a microwave on his head. Then there's Tatum Paxley, whose SmackDown arrival has Mike eagerly anticipating where her character could go next. Sorg: Finishing the Rowdy Roddy Piper book helped reconnect dots between moments Sorg remembered as a fan and the life happening behind them. He particularly reflects on Piper becoming so immersed in the wrestling character that separating “Roddy Piper” from the person himself became difficult, while also remembering his wife getting a chance to meet one of her childhood wrestling heroes. From the chat: Mercedes Moné's wrestling anniversary gets recognized, along with excitement over MPX's upcoming women-focused Who Runs the World card.

Join SP3, Miss Krssi Luv & Tru Draw Josh for an all-new edition of our flagship podcast Tru Heel Heat 393 discussing the latest wrestling news includingTIME STAMPS:0:00 Intro / SP3, Josh & JJ welcome you to the show / More Spider-Man talk / Roll Call24:00 R.I.P Dory Funk Jr.33:12 WWE SummerSlam Night 1 recap ft. Brock Lesnar retiring & passing the torch to Oba Femi in Hell In A Cell44:21 WWE SummerSlam Night 2 recap ft. Kevin Owens returns to become #1 contender58:21 Let's have a serious conversation about Trick Williams / More Trick vs Jet chatter1:16:00 Was Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins a Match of the Year candidate?1:22:51 WWE Raw on Netflix ft. Becky Lynch & Stephanie Vaquer returns shakeup women's division1:30:28 Is the Oba Femi feud Bron Breakker's last chance to regain momentum?1:35:10 WWE SmackDown recap ft. Kevin Owens confronts CM Punk & Tatum Paxley debut1:53:10 Is Brock Lesnar really retired this time? / Will Lesnar have another WWE match? / Jon Escudero joins the show2:09:28 WWE & AAA tournament for Roman Reigns title match / Rhea Ripley surgery & Chelsea Green title win plans2:27:50 More WWE news - Nick Aldis update, Brie Bella injury, Montez & Bianca have a baby, Baron Corbin update2:33:15 WWE down on Sol Ruca? / Dominik Mysterio frustrated / WWE SummerSlam disappointing numbers & more2:50:42 WWE NXT, Evolve, AAA Verano De Escandalo Week 2 & TNA IMPACT recaps / Lola Vice callup / TNA Dude Wipes & more3:02:31 AEW Grand Slam Mexico recap ft. MJF returns w/Triple B / Live perspective w/Jon3:23:01 More AEW news - Continental Cup participants & 1st round matches, Buddy Matthews cleared, JR contract update & more3:48:28 NJPW G1 Climax 34 Days 11-13 recap ft. Gabe Kidd vs HENARE epic banger3:55:12 ROH TV, CMLL Semana Internacional: AEW vs CMLL, CMLL Grand Prix recaps4:01:55 Best, Worst, Moments & Matches of the Week / Match of the Month for July4:12:26 Is Brock Lesnar top 10 all-time in WWE? / Dirty Dom booking / no more 2 night events 4:19:30 OutroLike, share, comment and subscribe to support! #AEW #WWE #SummerSlam #AEWGrandSlam #NJPW #G1CLIMAX36 #BrockLesnar #RheaRipley #TatumPaxley #BeckyLynch #StephanieVaquer #BigCass #RomanReigns #AAA Welcome to the Tru Heel Heat Wrestling YouTube channel where we cover  the sport of professional wrestling including all WWE TV shows (Raw,  Smackdown, & NXT), AEW Dynamite/Dark, IMPACT Wrestling, NJPW, ROH,  Dark Side of the Ring and more. Our weekly podcast hosted by SP3, Top  Guy JJ & Miss Krssi Luv breaking down the weekly wrestling news and  present unfiltered, honest thoughts and opinions for wrestling fans by  wrestling fans, drops every Saturday. We also include PPV reviews,  countdowns, and exclusive interviews with wrestlers from all promotions  hosted by a wide range of personalities such as Romeo, Chris G, Ness,  StatKing, Drunk Guy JJ, J-News and more. Subscribe and enable ALL  notifications to stay posted for the latest wrestling WWE news,  highlights, commentary, updates and more.Become a member of Tru Heels Facebook community: www.facebook.com/groups/1336177103130224/Subscribe to Tru Heel Heat on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC0AmFQmsRyQYPKyRm5hDwNgFollow Tru Heels on Twitter: twitter.com/truheelheatFollow Tru Heels on Instagram: www.instagram.com/truheelheat/Music composed by JPM

Night 15 of the G1 Climax 36 wraps up with four Block B results that leave the standings crowded that makes for an unexciting last stretch for the tournament. ⏱️ What we cover:- Zack Sabre Jr. def. Henare in a strong opener- Drilla Moloney closes out his tournament with a win over Ren Narita- Aaron Wolf's surprising win over Callum Newman- Yuya Uemura outlasts Gabe Kidd in a physical main event- All 16 possible paths to the semisDoes Block B need a runaway leader to be interesting, or is a crowded field more fun? Let us know below.#G1Climax36 #NJPW —————————————————————

Takeshita moves to 12 points on top of Block A on the back of one of the most dreadful nights of pro wrestling this tournament has produced, headlined by yet another Great-O-Khan stinker.⏱️ What we cover:- Ryohei Oiwa vs. Jake stinks up the joint - Takeshita moves to 12 points, still hasn't clinched- Yota Tsuji vs. Great-O-Khan: "Just go home, man"- And some fine, albeit unmemorable pro wrestling from the rest of the cast of characters from A Block.- Also: A full breakdown of advancement scenarios for the top four leadersWho's your pick to come out of Block A — Takeshita, Oleg, Tsuji, or Oiwa? Drop your prediction below.#G1Climax36 #NJPW #KonosukeTakeshita #YotaTsuji—————————————————————

Arcadian Vanguard Presents The Wrestling News Your Daily Wrestling Newscast For Saturday, August 8, 2026 In this report: – WWE Smackdown – WWE news – CMLL news Subscribe today to The Wrestling News, wherever you find your favorite podcasts. No Clickbait. No Paywall. Just The Wrestling News. The Wrestling News is a division of Arcadian … Continue reading Saturday, August 8, 2026 → The post Saturday, August 8, 2026 appeared first on The Wrestling News.

Block B rolls through Yokohama Budokan on a night that never really gets going. Four absolutely forgettable yet quality matches, that ends with some eliminations.⏱️ What we cover:- Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Drilla Moloney was probably the best match of the show- Block B elimination picture: Moloney, Oskar, and Sabre... and Aaron Wolf?#G1Climax36 #NJPW #ProWrestling—————————————————————

The Flagship returns this week for a packed show discussing AEW's two-night visit to Arena Mexico with recaps & reviews of the CMLL vs. AEW show and last night's Grand Slam Mexico Dynamite.Additional topics include the life and career of Dory Funk Jr, indie drama between PRODUCE and Joey Janela, David Shoemaker's embarrassing new Hulk Hogan book, Busted Open crying about media seats, and so much more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Flagship returns this week for a packed show discussing AEW's two-night visit to Arena Mexico with recaps & reviews of the CMLL vs. AEW show and last night's Grand Slam Mexico Dynamite.Additional topics include the life and career of Dory Funk Jr, indie drama between PRODUCE and Joey Janela, David Shoemaker's embarrassing new Hulk Hogan book, Busted Open crying about media seats, and so much more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

AEW Dynamite delivered surprises, championship changes, and some great matches!MJF attacked Andrade and took back the AEW Diamond Ring, while Willow Nightingale pinned Mercedes Moné in a six-woman tag match.The Demand also lost the AEW Trios Championships to Brodido and Hangman Page, creating a major change in the trios division.And then Will Ospreay and Mike Davis went to war, delivering one of the night's most physical matches.AEW Dynamite had plenty to talk about—but which moment was the biggest?

A sold out Arena Mexico welcomed AEW to its biggest trip south of the border yet, and this show delivers on every level. A double dose of five star caliber violence, a title change, and the return of a certain self proclaimed one true champion who is not done making everyone else's story about him.#AEW #AEWDynamite #GrandSlamMexico #KyleFletcher #WillOspreay #MJF—————————————————————

Block A took a beating! Four wrestlers eliminated in a single night, Takeshita and Oleg tied at the top, and Boltin Oleg pulling off a career-making main event moment.⏱️ What we cover:- Yuto-Ice still has not been pinned this tournament- Ryohei Oiwa submits Hirooki Goto with the side headlock- Boltin Oleg and Yota Tsuji show off their stuff in the Korakuen main event- Block A standings shakeup: Takeshita and Oleg tied at 10, Sanada clinging to a narrow tiebreaker path, and four guys are gone! Who's your pick to come out of Block A now that it's down to six? Drop it below.#G1Climax36 #NJPW #NewJapanProWrestling #KonosukeTakeshita #ShingoTakagi #BoltinOleg #YotaTsuji—————————————————————

Episode 354: SummerSlam is in the books....what was good and bad? The Motor City Machine Guns debut in AEW. All the latest news.Interact with the show...X (formerly Twitter): @PWAfterHours @RealMikeCarlyle @FranklMika Email: pwafterhours@gmail.com

This episode we discussed Batista Landing a new movie role, Thunder Rosa wins a championship, TNA Wrestling releases more Talent, and the rest of the days news and rumors! Follow us on all social media: Facebook - Fro Wrestling Podcast On X - @frowrestling Instagram - @frowrestlingpodcast As well as these and other platforms: Bluesky, Apple Podcasts, Rumble, Odysee, Daily Motion, and many more Please support our sponsors: 3WA Wrestling www.worldwidewrestlingalliance... Beezle Games - Sketchy People Doodle Games - Banani Market Freddie Foo Games - Legendary Elements All available at www.thegamecrafter.com Fro Life Educational Planning www.frolifeplanning.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fro-wrestling-podcast--2103073/support.

Kris and David are back this week with Beau James (@kingofkingsport) joining us to discuss the week that was July 29-August 4, 1999. Topics of discussion include:"Curtis Comes Home" as Shane Douglas and Cody Michaels promote a benefit show for Brian Hildebrand in Rostraver, PA featuring long-time friends of Brian's — including Beau — working the show. Beau gives us a full rundown of the show, his relationship with Brian, and his eyewitness view of Bruno Sammartino's confrontation with Mark Madden.Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff's vision for WCW is not working in the slightest as their ideas regarding the main event scene are faltering.Wrestlers are upset that Tony Schiavone is coming back to work because they love Scott Hudson so much.Randy Savage and Dennis Rodman have quite the confrontation on Nitro.FRIENDS OF KONNAN talk a lot to the Pro Wrestling Torch.All Japan's decline after the death of Giant Baba starting to really show.Mr. Niebla vs. Mr. Niebla getting hot and heavy in Mexico.Paul Heyman also talks a LOT to the Pro Wrestling Torch about all things ECW.A weird ECW Arena show as the promotion is in a state of flux.The World Wrestling Federation officially announces its IPO and changes their corporate name as we give a full rundown of the prospectus with a lot of interesting financial information disclosed.The end of Super Astros and why that happened — as well as what they told the talent.The Dudley Boyz officially sign with the WWF and we get into why ECW didn't retain them when they had the chance.Beau is always tremendous on our show and this one was no different, so we hope you enjoy!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Curtis Comes Home0:56:54 WCW2:11:39 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, BJPW, FMW, High Risk, AAA, CMLL, IWRG, & Peru/Alex Lovett2:33:17 Classic Commercial Break2:34:28 Halftime3:19:50 Other USA: ECW, NWA Worldwide, Memphis Power Pro, SoCal Lucha, & XPW4:20:54 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 My AEW 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are back this week with Beau James (@kingofkingsport) joining us to discuss the week that was July 29-August 4, 1999. Topics of discussion include:"Curtis Comes Home" as Shane Douglas and Cody Michaels promote a benefit show for Brian Hildebrand in Rostraver, PA featuring long-time friends of Brian's — including Beau — working the show. Beau gives us a full rundown of the show, his relationship with Brian, and his eyewitness view of Bruno Sammartino's confrontation with Mark Madden.Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff's vision for WCW is not working in the slightest as their ideas regarding the main event scene are faltering.Wrestlers are upset that Tony Schiavone is coming back to work because they love Scott Hudson so much.Randy Savage and Dennis Rodman have quite the confrontation on Nitro.FRIENDS OF KONNAN talk a lot to the Pro Wrestling Torch.All Japan's decline after the death of Giant Baba starting to really show.Mr. Niebla vs. Mr. Niebla getting hot and heavy in Mexico.Paul Heyman also talks a LOT to the Pro Wrestling Torch about all things ECW.A weird ECW Arena show as the promotion is in a state of flux.The World Wrestling Federation officially announces its IPO and changes their corporate name as we give a full rundown of the prospectus with a lot of interesting financial information disclosed.The end of Super Astros and why that happened — as well as what they told the talent.The Dudley Boyz officially sign with the WWF and we get into why ECW didn't retain them when they had the chance.Beau is always tremendous on our show and this one was no different, so we hope you enjoy!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Curtis Comes Home0:56:54 WCW2:11:39 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, BJPW, FMW, High Risk, AAA, CMLL, IWRG, & Peru/Alex Lovett2:33:17 Classic Commercial Break2:34:28 Halftime3:19:50 Other USA: ECW, NWA Worldwide, Memphis Power Pro, SoCal Lucha, & XPW4:20:54 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 My AEW 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Block B comes down to the wire, and it's time to see how this plays out. Callum Newman controls his own destiny with a chance to lock up the block outright, while Gabe Kidd, Ren Narita, and Yuya Uemura are all tangled in a scenario where the final spot could come down to a head-to-head tiebreaker decided on the very last night. ⏱️ What we cover:Aaron Wolf and Drilla Moloney go to war in a physical, hard-hitting battleAnother statement performance from OskarRen Narita stinksGabe Kidd and Henare's brutal war for the Block B points leadThe Kidd vs. Narita collision on the final night and why it might decide second placeWho do you have advancing out of Block B? Drop your prediction below.#G1Climax36 #NJPW #BlockB #ProWrestling—————————————————————

Block A rolls into Hiroshima with two matches that could've sunk the card and two that absolutely saved it — plus a main event that makes Takeshita the first man in either block to hit double digits. Full night breakdown, match ratings, and where the block picture stands with three matches to go.⏱️ What we cover:- Boltin Oleg's fast, dominant win over Sanada to open the show- The Jake Lee/Yuto-Ice handcuff fiasco - Great-O-Khan and Shingo Takagi brawl to the bathroom- Yota Tsuji vs. Ryohei Oiwa and Takeshita vs Goto in save the dayWhich of these matches blew you away more?#G1Climax36 #NJPW #KonosukeTakeshita—————————————————————

AEW delivered one of its most chaotic nights of the year! Will Ospreay appears to have finally severed ties with the Death Riders, leaving fans wondering what this means for his future in All Elite Wrestling. Is this the beginning of Ospreay's next chapter? Meanwhile, Mercedes Moné confronted the newly crowned AEW Women's World Champion Willow Nightingale, reigniting one of the promotion's most anticipated rivalries. As if that wasn't enough, Divine Dominion made a shocking statement by launching a brutal attack on the champion, sending the entire AEW women's division into chaos. With All In approaching, the landscape of AEW has changed overnight. Alliances are crumbling, new challengers are emerging, and Tony Khan may have just set the stage for one of the biggest pay-per-views in company history.

"Death Riders struck, Kenny Omega capitalized, Willow Nightingale made history, and AEW Redemption changed EVERYTHING!"#kennyomega #willospreay #willownightingale AEW Redemption delivered one of the most unforgettable nights of the year!In the main event, Kenny Omega retained the AEW World Championship after chaos erupted when the Death Riders attacked Will Ospreay. Seizing the opportunity, Omega connected with the devastating One Winged Angel to remain champion and officially set up a blockbuster showdown with Ospreay at AEW All In in London.#KennyOmega #WillOspreay #WillowNightingaleMeanwhile, Willow Nightingale made history by capturing the AEW Women's World Championship, becoming the first-ever Women's Grand Slam Champion in AEW history. The night also saw Andrade and Maya crowned as the new champions, adding even more excitement to an action-packed pay-per-view.From shocking title changes to controversial finishes, AEW Redemption may have changed the landscape of All Elite Wrestling forever!

Night 9 of the G1 Climax 36 brings a great fight between Gabe Kidd and Callum Newman, a clown-car finish that puts ZSJ's tournament life on the brink, and Aaron Wolf going almost 20.What's your match of the night? Drop it below.#G1Climax36 #NJPW #ProWrestling—————————————————————

Welcome back to a brand new episode of Dirt Sheet Radio! Jon and Greg are back to break down another absolutely wild week in the world of professional wrestling. We are covering everything from massive free agency teases and controversial WWE crossovers to the explosive fallout from AEW's latest pay-per-view and CMLL's biggest upcoming cards. Here is everything on the docket for today's show: Ryan Garcia on RAW: Reacting to the highly controversial and racist boxer Ryan Garcia making a shocking appearance on Monday Night Raw to align with The Judgment Day and attack Joe Hendry. Grayson Waller's TNA Stray: Breaking down Grayson Waller's blistering promo on NXT where he claimed being the top guy in TNA is like "being the best ball player at the local YMCA," and the massive reactions it drew. Aalyah Mysterio to the PC: The Mysterio dynasty continues to grow as Rey's daughter, Aalyah, heads to the WWE Performance Center to begin training full-time. The New Day's Escape: Analyzing the poignant "Daybreak" animated short released by Austin Creed and Kofi, depicting two unicorns escaping a circus while a broken-horned friend gives them a nod of approval. Are they officially AEW bound? Cruz Montana Arrives: Discussing Mike Santana's NXT debut under the new moniker Cruz Montana and his candid comments on leaving TNA to step out of his comfort zone. Triple H on Wrestling Heat: Examining Triple H's recent interview where he expressed frustration with modern fans blaming the creative writing instead of just booing the heel ("that no good piece of crap").  CMLL International Week: Previewing the massive AEW vs. CMLL inter-promotional matches announced for August 4th at Arena México, including Kevin Knight vs. Titán and Bandido vs. Bárbaro Cavernario. CMLL 93rd Anniversario Stakes: Dragón Rojo Jr., Bárbaro Cavernario, Templario, and Ultimo Guerrero have officially signed to put their masks and hair on the line in a massive tag team match and apuestas finals plus, we discuss Zandokan Jr. backing down from Star Jr.'s challenge. AEW Redemption 2026 Fallout: Reviewing the historic Montreal pay-per-view, highlighted by Will Ospreay's massive decision to leave the Death Riders.  AEW Dynamite (July 29) Recap: Breaking down the post-Redemption episode, featuring Jon Moxley's brutal Continental Title defense against Komander and the heated confrontation between Ospreay and Kenny Omega.

WWE is steaming toward SummerSlam with AAA and NXT bolstered before multiple shows and lights flashing for AEW All In 2026 -- and Getting Over is here to break it down! Host Adam Silverstein opens with news [3:10] on WWE SummerSlam 2026 and the ESPN deal before tackling three weeks of AAA [16:50], including a huge move for Dominik Mysterio against El Grande Americano and setup for TripleMania 34. "The Silver King" next hits NXT [35:30], where Grayson Waller returned with a pipe bomb, Cruz Montana set the stage for his WWE run and the women showed out, before diving into AEW [58:35] -- featuring Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay and Willow Nightingale vs. Mercedes Mone heating up dramatically for All In -- and a month of TNA [1:18:40]. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube @GettingOverCast.

It's time to break down the post-Redemption AEW Dynamite that kicked off its big angles on the road to All In in Wembly Stadium.—————————————————————

We're halfway done with Block A as we enter Night 8 of the G1 Climax 36 with an overall solid night of action, main evented by Yuto-ICE asking Yota Tsuji to bring it.#G1Climax36 #NJPW #GabeKidd #ZackSabreJr—————————————————————

Warren was live at AEW Redemption. Here are his full thoughts, plus WWE's move on SiriusXM and whether the MJF creative rumours actually hold up.#AEWRedemption #MJF #WWE—————————————————————

Episode 353: AEW Redemption is in the books. We look back at what went down and what's ahead at All In.  WWE SummerSlam is this weekend.  We preview the two night event. Interact with the show...X (formerly Twitter): @PWAfterHours @RealMikeCarlyle @FranklMika Email: pwafterhours@gmail.com

This week, Mike McGuire is on the road with Canadian Wrestling's Elite and even brings you some of the show FROM an actual event! Also, with the launch of Sirius XM and WWE's "WWE Radio", Mike discusses what the future of wrestling audio content could look like, and why shows like ours may become more popular. Plus, The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer returns after his first ever trip to Arena Mexico to see CMLL live.  Hear Dave's thoughts on that experience, as well as whether or not AEW Redemption is a "B" Pay Per View, updates on Bayley and other AEW news, and WE get the answer as to Dave's rating of the Mercedes Mone/Maya World match from AEW Forbidden Door!  Sorta...  It's a fun episode on the road this week!  Thanks for listening and supporting INDEPENDENTLY PRODUCED Pro Wrestling Radio/Podcasts!

Night 7 of the G1 Climax 36 brings four honest, hard-fought matches — no signature classic, but plenty of good, physical wrestling, capped by a Gabe Kidd/Zack Sabre Jr. main event that's equal parts great and a little too pleased with itself.What'd you make of the Kidd/Sabre main event: tremendous back-and-forth, or too much characterwork getting in the way of the wrestling? Let me know below.#G1Climax36 #NJPW #GabeKidd #ZackSabreJr—————————————————————

A sensational upper crust of matches got me feeling that this is it. This is what the G1 Climax should be.Who had the match of the night for you — Takeshita/Oleg, Oiwa/Ice, or Tsuji/Takagi? Drop it below.#G1Climax36 #NJPW #KonosukeTakeshita—————————————————————

AEW Dynamite's Redemption Go Home Show came and went—but instead of leaving fans excited, many were left wanting more. For a show designed to build anticipation for one of AEW's biggest pay-per-views, the energy just didn't feel quite there. The matches were solid, the promos were fine, but where were the shocking moments? Where was the must-see ending that leaves fans counting down the days until Redemption? Then again, this is Tony Khan we're talking about. Could the AEW President be holding back on purpose? Is he saving the surprises, debuts, and unforgettable moments for the pay-per-view itself? AEW has a history of delivering when the lights are brightest, and Redemption could be another example. Sometimes the quiet before the storm is exactly that—the calm before chaos.

It's the AEW Dynamite go-home show for AEW Redemption and there is a lot to go through, from a great first hour all the way to the shaky second hour!—————————————————————

Four Block B matches, four hard-hitting finishes: we break down every match from Night 5 of the G1 Climax 36 as the block standings get shaken up.⏱️ What we cover:Gabe Kidd's perfect-heel performance against a surprisingly fired-up Aaron WolfHENARE and Oskar throw hands in a big-man strongman battleDrilla Moloney and Yuya Uemura open the pace up in a fun back-and-forthZack Sabre Jr. vs. Callum Newman headlines and delivers a shock rollup finish that shakes up the top of Block B#G1Climax36 #NJPW #TheFloor—————————————————————

NJPW G1 Climax 36 Night 4 from Sendai delivers a surprisingly great performance from "Sleepy" Sanada, and Boltin Oleg's continued push into full-on monster territory against Shingo Takagi.⏱️ What we cover:Sanada shaking off the "Sleepy" label with a genuinely great outing over Yota TsujiYuto-Ice gets choked out for the second time in the tournamentBoltin Oleg's dominant win over Shingo Takagi: More monster?#G1Climax36 #NJPW #Sanada—————————————————————

Kris and David are back to discuss the week that was March 15-21, 1993, the last of our “backlog” shows. Topics of discussion include:WCW's tour of the UK and Ireland, where they changed the WCW World Heavyweight Title twice in a week with Big Van Vader flipping the belt back and forth, plus why this really didn't get talked about much on TV.Ric Flair goes “Up Close” with Eric Bischoff on TV, talking about his return to WCW and Barry Windham being NWA World Heavyweighht Champion.The Cole Twins get a fan club.The Big Bossman returns to All Japan while Hulk Hogan is on his way to New Japan.New Japan's faction warfare and how fun that was.The birth of Michinoku Pro Wrestling.The three major promotions in Mexico receive their David Awards.Chuck Wepner shows up at a New Jersey indie show to referee the most 1993 New Jersey indie match you could possibly think of.Arn Anderson works three house shows in SMW the same week that Chris Candido makes his debut as The Avenger.Kevin Sullivan brutalizes W*ING Kanemura on SMW TV in a famously gruesome moment.Bert Prentice sings live on Memphis TV. Sort of.Eddie Gilbert cuts a shoot promo about his position in the USWA and is basically done with the promotion as a result in true Eddie fashion.Vince McMahon misses Monday Night Raw's first visit to Poughkeepsie to receive the Michael Landon Award, so Rob Bartlett joins Gorilla Monsoon as Bobby Heenan “Not Vince McMahon,” and that doesn't go too well.All this and so much more on a damn fun episode of BTS!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW0:57:20 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, Michinoku Pro debut show, NOW, PWC, W*ING, AJW, JWP, LLPW, Dino Bravo funeral, AAA, CMLL, Juan Herrera, Arena Naucalpan, UWA, & Tijuana1:46:53 Classic Commercial Break1:55:05 Halftime2:40:18 Other USA: WIN, IWF (Mansfield), UWS/Chuck Wepner, WWWA (PA), NGWA, SMW, USA (AL), USWA, GWF, Big D, CWUSA, & Wrestling Fury/MidwestWA4:02:49 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 My AEW 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

NJPW G1 Climax 36 Night 3 is in the books, and despite a really good Uemura/ZSJ match, there was no juice to this show.#G1Climax36 #NJPW #YuyaUemura—————————————————————

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We're back covering the G1 Climax 36 as we get back into it with Night 2. Hirooki Goto proves he's still the guy you need in the biggest spots with a tremendous main event win over Yota Tsuji, while Boltin Oleg turns in a shocking, beast-mode finish that was incredibly cool.⏱️ What we cover:- Drilla Moloney and Gabe Kidd draw blood in a heavy-hands opening brawl- "Referee's discretion" is getting out of hand- Boltin Oleg's deadlift powerbomb destruction of Yuto-Ice- Hirooki Goto vs. Yota Tsuji closes the show with an excellent main eventWhich Night 2 match was your favorite? Drop it below.#G1Climax36 #NJPW #HirookiGoto #YotaTsuji #BoltinOleg—————————————————————

Kris and David return to discuss the (almost-)week that was March 7-12, 2003. Topics of discussion include:Kurt Angle delaying his neck surgery and dropping the WWE Heavyweight Title to Brock Lesnar at a SmackDown taping in Pittsburgh weeks before WrestleMania so they can have their title match at Mania proper.We also go into the rash of neck injuries that ravaged WWE in the early 2000s.The Triple H-Booker T feud with its constant racial overtones.Just why did The Rock wrestle Hurricane on Raw instead of Booker T?Triple H vs. Maven totally tanking the ratings on Raw and why that happened.Yuji Nagata and Manabu Nakanishi going the full 60 minutes on a big New Japan show in Nagoya.Dave Meltzer giving his thoughts on the epic Kenta Kobashi vs. Mitsuharu Misawa match at Budokan on 3/1, which aired on Nippon TV during our week.The 1970s NJPW feel of Zero-One in this era.XPW running a big show at the Golden Dome in Monaca, PA promoted by Shane Douglas in what would turn out to be the last show in the original incarnation of the promotion.Brad Siegel being forced to resign from Turner Broadcasting.The supposedly retired Vince Russo is still helping TNA with creative the shock of all shocks.Lollipop “accidentally” gets exposed, showing off her new implants on the week's NWA-TNA PPV.All of this and so much more on a really stout episode of Between the Sheets.Timestamps:0:00:00 WWE1:34:00 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, NOAH, WJ, Zero-One, Capture, IWA Kokusai, Michinoku Pro, Osaka Pro, Toryumon, WEW, WMF, GAEA, EWP, All-Star (UK), Stampede, CMLL, Super Calo/Tepic, IWRG, Monterrey, Reynosa, Tijuana, & IWAPR2:35:24 Classic Commercial Break2:39:52 Halftime2:18:44 Other USA: USA Pro, CZW, Chikara, XPW, MarylandCW, NWA Wildside, MXPW, IWAMS, USACW, Rev Pro, Portland, & Brad Siegel4:05:41 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 My AEW 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands