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This weeks episode all about the New Deals! Sting signs new contract…. Samantha Irvine is gone from WWE. That means Lilian Garcia is back with WWE. Maple Leaf wrestling is on FITE TV! Talking AEW attendance was at 2,300 people. And much more……. Follow us on X @BeerCityBoys1 Facebook @ Hot tag with the beer city boys podcast. Send us an email @ hottagpodcast2020@gmail.com Get your protein powder at Amazon.com Seth Spartan while the supplies last.
Wrestling Revolver Bad Trip on the Horizon, we sit down with KC Jacobs and talk all about Alpha Sigma Sigma, His relationship with Brent Oakley, The turn of Dark Pledge Dick Meyers, and what that means for the future! Is this the end for Alpha Sig? Tune in tonight at 8 pm EST on The Dad World Order Podcast to find out!!! #RevolverBAD Dayton, OH LIVE on @FiteTV+
This week: Lisa can may be seen on Fite TV and Robbie is in his Eras Tour era (to see Paramore of course). We go over some of the differences between UK and U.S. electives in school, discuss the news from the worst to the best (in that order), before taking a look on the lighter side before asking the age old question, “Who Asked for This?”, set new long-term goals for Accountabilibuddies, AITA, and much more! Join us for book club; this month we're reading The Sorcerer of the Wildeeps by Kai Ashante Wilson. Find it on our book shop at https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine Send in your thoughts, questions and recommendations to wearedoingfine@gmail.com. TikTok: @wearedoingfine Instagram: @wearedoingfine
This week on BTS, Kris and David take a look at the week that was April 3-9, 2000. Topics of discussion include:Ready to Rumble debuts in theaters and does decently at the box office. Plus we have reports from the premiere, which featured a "match" between Vampiro & The Wall.Nitro and Thunder being clip shows as this was the week before the big Bischoff/Russo reboot.New Japan has DOME IMPACT at the Tokyo Dome featuring the last major Shinya Hashimoto vs. Naoya Ogawa Tokyo Dome main event.The awesomeness of Kazunari Murakami.Tatsumi Fujinami announcing his retirement.Jushin Thunder Liger winning the 3rd Super J-Cup tournament.Mike Awesome deciding to leave ECW as all heck breaks loose.Paul Heyman scrambling as he tries to sign talent to "contracts."Shawn Michaels wrestling his "retirement" match in his TWA promotion against Venom (Paul Diamond).Andy Rooney talking about wrestling in his weekly segment on 60 Minutes.Court TV airs its "Wrestling With Death" special.Chyna turns on Chris Jericho to help Eddie Guerrero on the post-WrestleMania episode of Raw, forming a memorable partnership.The WWF's TV in general after WrestleMania and their direction moving forward.This is an extremely fun show, so take a listen!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW0:41:13 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, Super J-Cup, BattlARTS, BJPW, FMW, Onita Pro, Osaka Pro, Bull Nakano, Arsion, Jd', JWP, Saudi Arabia, AAA, CMLL, IWRG, & Monterrey1:46:49 Classic Commercial Break1:51:10 Halftime2:37:25 ECW3:15:08 Other USA: CZW, JAPW, NWANJ, OVW, MemphisCW, Memphis Power Pro, TWA, Oregon commission, Andy Rooney, & Court TV3:40:25 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 BTS, Kris and David take a look at the week that was April 3-9, 2000. Topics of discussion include:Ready to Rumble debuts in theaters and does decently at the box office. Plus we have reports from the premiere, which featured a "match" between Vampiro & The Wall.Nitro and Thunder being clip shows as this was the week before the big Bischoff/Russo reboot.New Japan has DOME IMPACT at the Tokyo Dome featuring the last major Shinya Hashimoto vs. Naoya Ogawa Tokyo Dome main event.The awesomeness of Kazunari Murakami.Tatsumi Fujinami announcing his retirement.Jushin Thunder Liger winning the 3rd Super J-Cup tournament.Mike Awesome deciding to leave ECW as all heck breaks loose.Paul Heyman scrambling as he tries to sign talent to "contracts."Shawn Michaels wrestling his "retirement" match in his TWA promotion against Venom (Paul Diamond).Andy Rooney talking about wrestling in his weekly segment on 60 Minutes.Court TV airs its "Wrestling With Death" special.Chyna turns on Chris Jericho to help Eddie Guerrero on the post-WrestleMania episode of Raw, forming a memorable partnership.The WWF's TV in general after WrestleMania and their direction moving forward.This is an extremely fun show, so take a listen!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW0:41:13 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, Super J-Cup, BattlARTS, BJPW, FMW, Onita Pro, Osaka Pro, Bull Nakano, Arsion, Jd', JWP, Saudi Arabia, AAA, CMLL, IWRG, & Monterrey1:46:49 Classic Commercial Break1:51:10 Halftime2:37:25 ECW3:15:08 Other USA: CZW, JAPW, NWANJ, OVW, MemphisCW, Memphis Power Pro, TWA, Oregon commission, Andy Rooney, & Court TV3:40:25 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 this week as we discuss the week-plus that was March 28-April 4, 1999. Topics of discussion include:WrestleMania XV: The Raging Climax in Philadelphia, which was one of the biggest pro wrestling events of all-time up to that point.Butterbean destroying Bart Gunn in the last-ever Brawl For All match.Chyna and Triple H reuniting and then Triple H joining The Corporation the same night.PETE ROSE making his shocking return to attack Kane while wearing the San Diego Chicken CostumeSable and Tori having a match for the ages in all of the wrong ways, complete with ringside fans hearing Sable loudly complaining about Tori working too stiff.The Undertaker vs. The Big Bossman in HELL IN A CELL…in a manner of speaking.“Stone Cold” Steve Austin regaining the WWF Championship by defeating The Rock.Stephanie McMahon making her debut as a TV character debut the night after Mania.Vince and Shane McMahon GET DOWN at the WrestleMania Rage Party the night before the PPV.ESPN's Outside the Lines takes on pro wrestling in an amazing episode that looks at the business's influence on children and the ever-increasing rate of young wrestler deaths.Sid burning his bridge in ECW as only he can.Bret Hart and Goldberg having a very memorable angle in Toronto on the final WCW Monday Nitro before the unveiling of the infamous new logo and set.All sorts of mass confusion in WCW as Kevin Nash's run as booker is in full insanity mode.A highly newsworthy show and a great one at that, so LISTEN NOW!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF2:02:29 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, Arsion, GAEA, JWP, Stampede, AAA, CMLL, Ricky Banderas, & WWC2:22:09 Classic Commercial Break2:32:33 Halftime3:01:59 ESPN Outside The Lines: Pro Wrestling's Hold On America4:18:10 Other USA: ECW, NWA Georgia, Memphis Power Pro, & APW4:32:48 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 this week as we discuss the week-plus that was March 28-April 4, 1999. Topics of discussion include:WrestleMania XV: The Raging Climax in Philadelphia, which was one of the biggest pro wrestling events of all-time up to that point.Butterbean destroying Bart Gunn in the last-ever Brawl For All match.Chyna and Triple H reuniting and then Triple H joining The Corporation the same night.PETE ROSE making his shocking return to attack Kane while wearing the San Diego Chicken CostumeSable and Tori having a match for the ages in all of the wrong ways, complete with ringside fans hearing Sable loudly complaining about Tori working too stiff.The Undertaker vs. The Big Bossman in HELL IN A CELL…in a manner of speaking.“Stone Cold” Steve Austin regaining the WWF Championship by defeating The Rock.Stephanie McMahon making her debut as a TV character debut the night after Mania.Vince and Shane McMahon GET DOWN at the WrestleMania Rage Party the night before the PPV.ESPN's Outside the Lines takes on pro wrestling in an amazing episode that looks at the business's influence on children and the ever-increasing rate of young wrestler deaths.Sid burning his bridge in ECW as only he can.Bret Hart and Goldberg having a very memorable angle in Toronto on the final WCW Monday Nitro before the unveiling of the infamous new logo and set.All sorts of mass confusion in WCW as Kevin Nash's run as booker is in full insanity mode.A highly newsworthy show and a great one at that, so LISTEN NOW!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF2:02:29 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, Arsion, GAEA, JWP, Stampede, AAA, CMLL, Ricky Banderas, & WWC2:22:09 Classic Commercial Break2:32:33 Halftime3:01:59 ESPN Outside The Lines: Pro Wrestling's Hold On America4:18:10 Other USA: ECW, NWA Georgia, Memphis Power Pro, & APW4:32:48 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 Zellner is joined by Barry Rose as we discuss the history of Thunderbolt Patterson as well as Mike Rotunda and Barry Windham, a.k.a. The U.S. Express, all from a Championship Wrestling from Florida perspective.We talk about how CWF was vital to their careeers and some of their major moments in the territory among other topics.Barry also talks about his upcoming convention "Glory Days Grapplecon" which takes place on the weekend of April 20th at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, FL.Take a listen, and we hope you enjoy the show!To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 Zellner is joined by Barry Rose as we discuss the history of Thunderbolt Patterson as well as Mike Rotunda and Barry Windham, a.k.a. The U.S. Express, all from a Championship Wrestling from Florida perspective.We talk about how CWF was vital to their careeers and some of their major moments in the territory among other topics.Barry also talks about his upcoming convention "Glory Days Grapplecon" which takes place on the weekend of April 20th at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, FL.Take a listen, and we hope you enjoy the show!To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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
Jordan Kurtz - MMA Commentator / Hoist of The MMA Plug / Comments From The Peanut GalleryYoussef Zalah "The Moroccan Devil" UFC Featherweight / Factory X Fighter Yousef Zalah - is a professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's featherweight division. Youssef developed a passion for combat sports at a young age. He made his professional MMA debut in 2014 and quickly gained attention for his explosive fighting style and impressive striking abilities. With a background in Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Zalah has earned victories both by knockout and submission. He signed with the UFC in 2020 and has since showcased his skills against top competitors in the Octagon. Zalah continues to evolve as a fighter and remains a promising talent in the featherweight division.Jordan Kurtz is the owner/operator of Comments From The Peanut Gallery media aggregate and he co-hosts The MMA Plug on Mile High Sports radio. Kurtz is a credentialed media member who has also covered UFC, Bellator, and LFA events in various roles. He serves as a commentator for Fury Fighting Championship, Colorado Combat Club, and No Mercy Extreme Fighting. Kurtz's media production work has been featured across various platforms, including Mile High Sports, Fighter's Only Magazine World MMA Awards 2018, and Fite TV. Kurtz is the personal media creative for a roster of MMA fighters and has started multiple spin-off projects with these fighters such as Outlaw Logic with Coach Marc Montoya For this episode, Jordan Kurtz & Youssef Zalal join Bobby Marshall in studio to discuss sports training, professional athletes, UFC, MMA, sportsmanship, Factory X, family, Colorado, outdoor life, and much more. Please subscribe or like us on social media platforms for updates on shows, events, and episode drops.Sponsor Links:www.JockoFuel.comMountain Side listeners receive 10% off all Jocko Fuel products! Use Code TMS10 to save. www.ONNIT.comMountain Side listeners use Discount code TMS to receive 10% off ONNIT products! www.BulletProof.comMountain Side listeners Use Discounts code: MOUNTAINSIDE to receive 20% off all Bulletproof products! Other Affiliates Links
Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was March 20-26, 2003. Topics of discussion include:We learn how Curt Hennig died the same week that “Bruiser” Brian Cox passes away.D-Lo Brown suffers a concussion in his first big TNA match.A.J. Styles uses an unfortunate slur on TNA's weekly PPV. (The same one he used everywhere else.)AJPW starts the Champion Carnival tour with some big foreign names in the tournament.NJPW runs some big shows with Yoshihiro Takayama defending his NWF Heavyweight Title against Scott Norton in the marquee match.World Japan's first tour is officially classified as a disaster.Konnan jumping from the WWC to the IWA in Puerto Rico.Samoa Joe winning the ROH World Title from Xavier and how undervalued Xavier was by the fans in this era.The story of the "ROH Riots."Portland Wrestling returning to TV. Again.An update on the WWE buying the ECW intellectual property rights out of bankruptcy court.John Cena getting hot with his raps.Los Guerreros hustling on the golf course on SmackDown.Stephanie McMahon & Brian Kendrick's "chemistry" in their segments together.Vince McMahon bloodies up Hulk Hogan during their WrestleMania contract signing angle.Shawn Michaels sounds off on Bret Hart on Off the Record on TSN in Canada.Steve Austin gets into a pillow fight with Cousin Sal on an early episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live.Vince McMahon makes a very odd appearance on The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn.This was a funky time in wrestling history. and we had quite the show as a result!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Curt Hennig cause of death and Brian Cox passes away0:25;02 NWA-TNA0:52:23 Eastern Hemisphere: AJPW, NJPW, NOAH, World Japan, BJPW, IWA Japan, Kageki, Michinoku Pro, NMC, Osaka Pro, Toryumon, WMF, AJW, GAEA, Jd', JWP, NEO, WWA, & TWA1:33:16 Classic Commercial Break1:36:40 Halftime2:20:27 Other North America: Stampede, CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, Tijuana, & IWAPR2:29:05 Other USA: JerseyCW, ROH, IWAMS, MAW, AWS, Portland, & OVW2:56:25 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 20-26, 2003. Topics of discussion include:We learn how Curt Hennig died the same week that “Bruiser” Brian Cox passes away.D-Lo Brown suffers a concussion in his first big TNA match.A.J. Styles uses an unfortunate slur on TNA's weekly PPV. (The same one he used everywhere else.)AJPW starts the Champion Carnival tour with some big foreign names in the tournament.NJPW runs some big shows with Yoshihiro Takayama defending his NWF Heavyweight Title against Scott Norton in the marquee match.World Japan's first tour is officially classified as a disaster.Konnan jumping from the WWC to the IWA in Puerto Rico.Samoa Joe winning the ROH World Title from Xavier and how undervalued Xavier was by the fans in this era.The story of the "ROH Riots."Portland Wrestling returning to TV. Again.An update on the WWE buying the ECW intellectual property rights out of bankruptcy court.John Cena getting hot with his raps.Los Guerreros hustling on the golf course on SmackDown.Stephanie McMahon & Brian Kendrick's "chemistry" in their segments together.Vince McMahon bloodies up Hulk Hogan during their WrestleMania contract signing angle.Shawn Michaels sounds off on Bret Hart on Off the Record on TSN in Canada.Steve Austin gets into a pillow fight with Cousin Sal on an early episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live.Vince McMahon makes a very odd appearance on The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn.This was a funky time in wrestling history. and we had quite the show as a result!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Curt Hennig cause of death and Brian Cox passes away0:25;02 NWA-TNA0:52:23 Eastern Hemisphere: AJPW, NJPW, NOAH, World Japan, BJPW, IWA Japan, Kageki, Michinoku Pro, NMC, Osaka Pro, Toryumon, WMF, AJW, GAEA, Jd', JWP, NEO, WWA, & TWA1:33:16 Classic Commercial Break1:36:40 Halftime2:20:27 Other North America: Stampede, CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, Tijuana, & IWAPR2:29:05 Other USA: JerseyCW, ROH, IWAMS, MAW, AWS, Portland, & OVW2:56:25 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 Phil Schneider (@philaschneider) to discuss the week-plus that was March 13-20, 1988. Topics of discussion include:The differences between the WWF and JCP at the time when it came to running angles with blood on TV.WWF Magazine spoiling the WrestleMania IV tournament winner in an issue that came out about a month before the show.Bruno Sammartino going off on current wrestling on a Pittsburgh radio show.THE GASPARS running wild in New Japan.Brian Pillman talking shit on the other Bad[d] Company on Stampede TV.The greatness of WWC in the months before everything changed with Bruiser Brody's murder.Paul E. Dangerously attempting a hostile takeover of Pro Wrestling This Week…with help from George Steinbrenner?Eddie Gilbert burning Randy Hales with a gigantic fireball on Memphis TV.World Class's shows improving since Michael Hayes took over the book.Badd Company winning the AWA World Tag Team Titles from the Midnight Rockers in Las Vegas.The Oregon wrestling war heats up between Don Owen and Billy Jack Haynes, all the while a State Athletic Commission has a contentious meeting.What exactly was the Four Horsemen Top Performance System supposed to do, exactly?Al Perez and Gary Hart debut on TBS.The Fantastics and The Midnight Express have one of the wildest brawls ever on TBS.A very entertaining show as always with Phil on board with us, so check it out!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF0:49:07 Int'l: NJPW, All-Star (UK), Stampede, Vancouver, EMLL, & WWC1:24:34 Classic Commercial Break1:27:45 Halftime2:17:46 Other USA: NECW, NWF, Pro Wrestling This Week, SCW, Blackjack Mulligan, The Sheik/Big Time Wrestling, USA Wrestling, Continental, WOW, CWA/Memphis, WCPW, WCCW, Central States, AWA, Alexis Smirnoff runs in Napa, & Portland3:42:58 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 Phil Schneider (@philaschneider) to discuss the week-plus that was March 13-20, 1988. Topics of discussion include:The differences between the WWF and JCP at the time when it came to running angles with blood on TV.WWF Magazine spoiling the WrestleMania IV tournament winner in an issue that came out about a month before the show.Bruno Sammartino going off on current wrestling on a Pittsburgh radio show.THE GASPARS running wild in New Japan.Brian Pillman talking shit on the other Bad[d] Company on Stampede TV.The greatness of WWC in the months before everything changed with Bruiser Brody's murder.Paul E. Dangerously attempting a hostile takeover of Pro Wrestling This Week…with help from George Steinbrenner?Eddie Gilbert burning Randy Hales with a gigantic fireball on Memphis TV.World Class's shows improving since Michael Hayes took over the book.Badd Company winning the AWA World Tag Team Titles from the Midnight Rockers in Las Vegas.The Oregon wrestling war heats up between Don Owen and Billy Jack Haynes, all the while a State Athletic Commission has a contentious meeting.What exactly was the Four Horsemen Top Performance System supposed to do, exactly?Al Perez and Gary Hart debut on TBS.The Fantastics and The Midnight Express have one of the wildest brawls ever on TBS.A very entertaining show as always with Phil on board with us, so check it out!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF0:49:07 Int'l: NJPW, All-Star (UK), Stampede, Vancouver, EMLL, & WWC1:24:34 Classic Commercial Break1:27:45 Halftime2:17:46 Other USA: NECW, NWF, Pro Wrestling This Week, SCW, Blackjack Mulligan, The Sheik/Big Time Wrestling, USA Wrestling, Continental, WOW, CWA/Memphis, WCPW, WCCW, Central States, AWA, Alexis Smirnoff runs in Napa, & Portland3:42:58 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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
What time does AEW Dynamite start? Date: Wednesday, March 13 Time: 8:00 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. UK (Thursday) AEW Dynamite gets underway at 8 p.m. ET / 12 a.m. UK and runs for around two hours. How to watch AEW Dynamite United States: TBS United Kingdom: FITE TV TBS will broadcast the event in U.S., while UK fans can stream the event on FITE TV, for more information click here . Where is AEW Dynamite? AEW Dynamite takes place at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts AEW Dynamite match card AEW World Championship: Samoa Joe (c) vs. Wardlow The New Elite vs. Pac, Penta, and Eddie Kingston Darby Allin vs. Jay White Chris Jericho and Hook vs Gates of Agony Willow Nightingale vs. Riho Source: https://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/wrestling/aew-dynamite-big-business-full-confirmed-match-list-for-this-weeks-episode-that-could-feature-mercedes-mone-in-boston/zi56zmyowqm81ls9m57odcgsf WE HAVE SOME GREAT MERCH ON TEE PUBLIC
Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the (almost-)week that was March 7-12, 1996. Topics of discussion include:Dave Meltzer's pilgrimage to the northeast for ECW's Big Ass Extreme Bash shows in Queens and Philadelphia, with very noticeable differences between the two shows both in and out of the ring.Shane Douglas and Brian Pillman heating up their angle on both nights, including “hit the baby.”Rey Misterio Jr. and Juventud Guerrera having possibly the greatest match in the history of the ECW Arena in the form of their 2/3 falls match.Mick Foley's final ECW matches, where he put over Chris Jericho…but not Mikey Whipwreck.The creation of the short-lived Junior Four Horsemen stable in New Japan.featuring Jushin Thunder Liger, El Samurai, Wild Pegasus (Chris Benoit), and Black Tiger (Eddy Guerrero).Johnny B. Badd quitting WCW and going on the record the very next day with Wade Keller in a Torch Talk detailing his side of everything that happened.Rick and Scott Steiner returning to WCW unannounced on Nitro and how the Nasty Boys temporarily being fired led to that happening.Ric Flair getting arrested in Charlotte on the unusual charge of aiding and abetting a DWI.Brian Pillman showing up on Nitro to plug his hotline in his first WCW appearance since SuperBrawl. Meanwhile, backstage, Hulk Hogan leeches onto him, which sets the stage for his shoot angle imploding.Eric Bischoff doing a Prodigy chat with Bob Ryder, where he had a lot to say on some interesting topics, including the WWF's Billionaire Ted skits.Chris Champion returning to the USWA for the first time since his legal problems drove him out a few years earlier…but as Yoshi Kwan instead of himself.How WWF was handling the departures of Scott Hall and Kevin Nash and the possible departures of Sean Waltman & Bret Hart.Jim Ross doing some fantastic work producing the first WrestleMania XII training videos of Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels in their hometowns.A new wrestler named "Craig or Duane Johnson” works some dark matches on the TV tapings.This is a loaded show this week, folks, so you don't want to miss out!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 ECW1:50:45 Int'l: NJPW, WAR, IWA Japan, Tokyo Pro, Pancrase, AJW, GAEA, Jd', LLPW, AAA, CMLL, & IWRG2:09:09 Classic Commercial Break2:11:57 Halftime2:38:37 WCW4:00:31 Other USA: IPWA, ASW (NC), USWA, & Compton lucha4:20:40 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 (almost-)week that was March 7-12, 1996. Topics of discussion include:Dave Meltzer's pilgrimage to the northeast for ECW's Big Ass Extreme Bash shows in Queens and Philadelphia, with very noticeable differences between the two shows both in and out of the ring.Shane Douglas and Brian Pillman heating up their angle on both nights, including “hit the baby.”Rey Misterio Jr. and Juventud Guerrera having possibly the greatest match in the history of the ECW Arena in the form of their 2/3 falls match.Mick Foley's final ECW matches, where he put over Chris Jericho…but not Mikey Whipwreck.The creation of the short-lived Junior Four Horsemen stable in New Japan.featuring Jushin Thunder Liger, El Samurai, Wild Pegasus (Chris Benoit), and Black Tiger (Eddy Guerrero).Johnny B. Badd quitting WCW and going on the record the very next day with Wade Keller in a Torch Talk detailing his side of everything that happened.Rick and Scott Steiner returning to WCW unannounced on Nitro and how the Nasty Boys temporarily being fired led to that happening.Ric Flair getting arrested in Charlotte on the unusual charge of aiding and abetting a DWI.Brian Pillman showing up on Nitro to plug his hotline in his first WCW appearance since SuperBrawl. Meanwhile, backstage, Hulk Hogan leeches onto him, which sets the stage for his shoot angle imploding.Eric Bischoff doing a Prodigy chat with Bob Ryder, where he had a lot to say on some interesting topics, including the WWF's Billionaire Ted skits.Chris Champion returning to the USWA for the first time since his legal problems drove him out a few years earlier…but as Yoshi Kwan instead of himself.How WWF was handling the departures of Scott Hall and Kevin Nash and the possible departures of Sean Waltman & Bret Hart.Jim Ross doing some fantastic work producing the first WrestleMania XII training videos of Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels in their hometowns.A new wrestler named "Craig or Duane Johnson” works some dark matches on the TV tapings.This is a loaded show this week, folks, so you don't want to miss out!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 ECW1:50:45 Int'l: NJPW, WAR, IWA Japan, Tokyo Pro, Pancrase, AJW, GAEA, Jd', LLPW, AAA, CMLL, & IWRG2:09:09 Classic Commercial Break2:11:57 Halftime2:38:37 WCW4:00:31 Other USA: IPWA, ASW (NC), USWA, & Compton lucha4:20:40 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 February 28-March 6, 1991. Topics of discussion include:Dave Meltzer's thoughts on Sensational Sherri being stripped to her underwear to close the Sgt. Slaughter-Ultimate Warrior cage matches on house shows and the changing image of the WWF in general.Bob Costas pulling out of WrestleMania VII and why that happened.Paul Bearer makes a wacky appearance on Prime Time Wrestling that takes a particularly messy turn when Lord Alfred Hayes shows up.The Ultimate Warrior basically killing off Brother Love in an angle that Vince McMahon and Roddy Piper used to personally mock Bruce Prichard on commentary.THE MARINER attacking Earthquake on TV.The contrast between the foreigners in both AJPW and NJPW at the time, plus how great both promotions were in general.Yoshiaki Fujiwara's PWFG runs its first show.Luchadores getting life insurance thanks to the Box y Lucha commission in Mexico City.Joel Goodhart running one of his big shows in Philadelphia featuring Eddie Gilbert vs. Cactus Jack and Terry Funk vs. Jerry Lawler.The bitter breakup of the USWA and the Mid-South Coliseum that lasted several months.The USWA battling Gary Hart's Texas Championship Wrestling in Dallas, including TCW beating the USWA in the local Nielsen ratings and some great clips from Gary's TV show.The LPWA bringing in Norman the Lunatic and running a long TV taping.Why Buddy Landel was fired by WCW.Owen Hart making his WCW debut.Dave Meltzer's hatred of the canned crowd noise on WCW TV.There's lots of great stuff here — including much more not mentioned above — on another tremendous episode of BTS!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:31:05 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, SWS, PWFG, NWF in Greece, CNWA, CDMX Box y Lucha commission, CMLL, UWA, & WWC2:11:29 Classic Commercial Break2:15:13 Halftime3:03:29 Other USA: UWF (Abrams), ICW, TWA, SAPW, Joe Pedicino/GWF, Suncoast Pro, Jim Cornette selling water filters, USWA, TCW, HPW, LPWA, Portland, & Terry Funk on Quantum Leap5:13:00 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 February 28-March 6, 1991. Topics of discussion include:Dave Meltzer's thoughts on Sensational Sherri being stripped to her underwear to close the Sgt. Slaughter-Ultimate Warrior cage matches on house shows and the changing image of the WWF in general.Bob Costas pulling out of WrestleMania VII and why that happened.Paul Bearer makes a wacky appearance on Prime Time Wrestling that takes a particularly messy turn when Lord Alfred Hayes shows up.The Ultimate Warrior basically killing off Brother Love in an angle that Vince McMahon and Roddy Piper used to personally mock Bruce Prichard on commentary.THE MARINER attacking Earthquake on TV.The contrast between the foreigners in both AJPW and NJPW at the time, plus how great both promotions were in general.Yoshiaki Fujiwara's PWFG runs its first show.Luchadores getting life insurance thanks to the Box y Lucha commission in Mexico City.Joel Goodhart running one of his big shows in Philadelphia featuring Eddie Gilbert vs. Cactus Jack and Terry Funk vs. Jerry Lawler.The bitter breakup of the USWA and the Mid-South Coliseum that lasted several months.The USWA battling Gary Hart's Texas Championship Wrestling in Dallas, including TCW beating the USWA in the local Nielsen ratings and some great clips from Gary's TV show.The LPWA bringing in Norman the Lunatic and running a long TV taping.Why Buddy Landel was fired by WCW.Owen Hart making his WCW debut.Dave Meltzer's hatred of the canned crowd noise on WCW TV.There's lots of great stuff here — including much more not mentioned above — on another tremendous episode of BTS!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:31:05 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, SWS, PWFG, NWF in Greece, CNWA, CDMX Box y Lucha commission, CMLL, UWA, & WWC2:11:29 Classic Commercial Break2:15:13 Halftime3:03:29 Other USA: UWF (Abrams), ICW, TWA, SAPW, Joe Pedicino/GWF, Suncoast Pro, Jim Cornette selling water filters, USWA, TCW, HPW, LPWA, Portland, & Terry Funk on Quantum Leap5:13:00 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 this week as we discuss the week that was February 21-27, 2000. Topics of discussion include:A rundown of the chaos that was going on behind the scenes at WCW, which was bad enough that both Bill Goldberg and Sting basically wanted nothing to do with it all until there was a permanent booking team in place.Nitro and Thunder having plenty of crazy shit going on including yet another fake La Parka, the Harris Twins getting a huge push for some reason, Buff Bagwell striking out with valets, Kevin Nash having amnesia, and so much more.Kenta Kobashi becoming Triple Crown Champion in AJPW as Mitsuharu Misawa is getting his ducks in a row for a potential split.Big Japan makes a deal with Combat Zone Wrestling to trade talent.Dan Henderson wins the first annual RINGS King of Kings tournament amidst a loaded field.Perro Aguayo makes his grand return to Arena Mexico after being gone for seven years.The sordid details of Jim Thompson — a.k.a. Detroit News wrestling columnist “M.L. Curly” — being charged with child molestation.The ECWA's fourth annual Super 8 tournament, which doubled as a DVDVR message board gathering and and a coming out party for Scoot Andrews.Shane Douglas showing up in XPW and, naturally, shooting on Ric Flair.Raw at the Georgia Dome featuring one of the all-time great Rock promos: “I am The Game-uh.”SmackDown featuring Mick Foley cutting one of the greatest promos of his career and ANOTHER one of The Rock's most memory promos, this time mocking The Big Show's “AAAAHHHH THE CHOKESLAM!!!!!!” pose.The No Way Out PPV featuring Foley vs. Triple H in an insane Hell in the Cell match that was purely nuts and started Foley's “retirement.”This is just scratching the surface, as this show is loaded, so....LISTEN NOW!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW1:49:09 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, BattlARTS, BJPW, Capture, DDT, FMW, Onita Pro, Super J-Cup, SkyPerfecTV/DirecTV Japan merger, RINGS, Jd', JWP, & FWA2:28:51 Latin America: CMLL, IWRG, Mil Mascaras, & IWAPR2:37:05 Classic Commercial Break2:40:59 Jim Thompson charged in child molestation case3:07:36 Other USA: JAPW, ECW, ECWA, Norm Connors on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” on ABC, IWAMS, Memphis (MCW & Power Pro), Rev Pro, XPW, & Rena Mero on “Relic Hunter”3:51:50 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 this week as we discuss the week that was February 21-27, 2000. Topics of discussion include:A rundown of the chaos that was going on behind the scenes at WCW, which was bad enough that both Bill Goldberg and Sting basically wanted nothing to do with it all until there was a permanent booking team in place.Nitro and Thunder having plenty of crazy shit going on including yet another fake La Parka, the Harris Twins getting a huge push for some reason, Buff Bagwell striking out with valets, Kevin Nash having amnesia, and so much more.Kenta Kobashi becoming Triple Crown Champion in AJPW as Mitsuharu Misawa is getting his ducks in a row for a potential split.Big Japan makes a deal with Combat Zone Wrestling to trade talent.Dan Henderson wins the first annual RINGS King of Kings tournament amidst a loaded field.Perro Aguayo makes his grand return to Arena Mexico after being gone for seven years.The sordid details of Jim Thompson — a.k.a. Detroit News wrestling columnist “M.L. Curly” — being charged with child molestation.The ECWA's fourth annual Super 8 tournament, which doubled as a DVDVR message board gathering and and a coming out party for Scoot Andrews.Shane Douglas showing up in XPW and, naturally, shooting on Ric Flair.Raw at the Georgia Dome featuring one of the all-time great Rock promos: “I am The Game-uh.”SmackDown featuring Mick Foley cutting one of the greatest promos of his career and ANOTHER one of The Rock's most memory promos, this time mocking The Big Show's “AAAAHHHH THE CHOKESLAM!!!!!!” pose.The No Way Out PPV featuring Foley vs. Triple H in an insane Hell in the Cell match that was purely nuts and started Foley's “retirement.”This is just scratching the surface, as this show is loaded, so....LISTEN NOW!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW1:49:09 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, BattlARTS, BJPW, Capture, DDT, FMW, Onita Pro, Super J-Cup, SkyPerfecTV/DirecTV Japan merger, RINGS, Jd', JWP, & FWA2:28:51 Latin America: CMLL, IWRG, Mil Mascaras, & IWAPR2:37:05 Classic Commercial Break2:40:59 Jim Thompson charged in child molestation case3:07:36 Other USA: JAPW, ECW, ECWA, Norm Connors on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” on ABC, IWAMS, Memphis (MCW & Power Pro), Rev Pro, XPW, & Rena Mero on “Relic Hunter”3:51:50 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 (almost)-week that was February 15-20, 1994. Topics of discussion include:WWF firing Marty Jannetty for at least the fourth time overall and the third time in just two years.Vince McMahon co-hosting Radio WWF with Jim Ross — and it's a doozy.Shinya Hashimoto beating Genichiro Tenryu for the first time as New Japan is red hot.UWFi running a big grandstand angle at a press conference challenging all the big champions in Japan.The very first match between Chris Benoit and Sabu taking place on a NWA New Jersey show.The status of Paul E. Dangerously with both Jim Crockett's WWN and Tod Gordon's ECW.Bob Armstrong returning as SMW Commissioner.The Thrillseekers officially “signing their contracts” on SMW TV.A wild update on the Jerry Lawler statutory rape case in Louisville.Eddie Gilbert running wild on Memphis TV.An update on Hulk Hogan in WCW.A detailed look at WCW SuperBrawl IV, one of the most forgotten PPV's in WCW history in part because it was never released on home video.That sounds like a great show, doesn't it? Well, it was!!!!To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 (almost)-week that was February 15-20, 1994. Topics of discussion include:WWF firing Marty Jannetty for at least the fourth time overall and the third time in just two years.Vince McMahon co-hosting Radio WWF with Jim Ross — and it's a doozy.Shinya Hashimoto beating Genichiro Tenryu for the first time as New Japan is red hot.UWFi running a big grandstand angle at a press conference challenging all the big champions in Japan.The very first match between Chris Benoit and Sabu taking place on a NWA New Jersey show.The status of Paul E. Dangerously with both Jim Crockett's WWN and Tod Gordon's ECW.Bob Armstrong returning as SMW Commissioner.The Thrillseekers officially “signing their contracts” on SMW TV.A wild update on the Jerry Lawler statutory rape case in Louisville.Eddie Gilbert running wild on Memphis TV.An update on Hulk Hogan in WCW.A detailed look at WCW SuperBrawl IV, one of the most forgotten PPV's in WCW history in part because it was never released on home video.That sounds like a great show, doesn't it? Well, it was!!!!To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 Pete Stein (for the international sections) to discuss the week that was February 7-13, 1995. Topics of discussion include:WCW adding more PPV events to their schedule.The upcoming Cruiserweight Title tournament that doesn't happen for another year.Rick and Scott Steiner's impending return, which ALSO doesn't happen for another calendar year.Dave Meltzer's thoughts on the DDP/Evad Sullivan angle.Some great videos on WCW Saturday Night centering on Ric Flair, Sting, and the Hogan/Vader feud.WCW's presence at the New York Toy Fair.A wild time in New Japan featuring one of the greatest TV episodes in NJPW history as they went full ECW, featuring Masa Saito becoming the BULLODAWOODS.Just which Rayo de Jalisco had actually passed away.Victor Quinones running IWA shows in the Dominican Republic.ECW becoming a cult favorite promotion in Japan.The Gangstas' feud with Bob Armstrong getting hot and heavy in SMW.Sid Vicious turning babyface in Memphis.The National Wrestling Council runs a big show in Las Vegas.Dick Murdoch does Dick Murdoch things on WWF house shows.Why exactly Shawn Michaels abdicated his color commentary job on Raw.All of that and so much more on a solid episode of Between the Sheets.Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW1:28:56 Japan: NJPW, WAR, FMW, IWU, Nishi Nihon, & AJW2:23:02 Classic Commercial Break2:25:53 Halftime3:00:29 Other North America: CRMW, AAA, CMLL, & IWA Dominican Republic3:24:46 Other USA: Crockett/NWA woes, ECW, All-Star (NC), NCW, SMW, USWA, NWA Dallas, & NWC4:33:08 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 Pete Stein (for the international sections) to discuss the week that was February 7-13, 1995. Topics of discussion include:WCW adding more PPV events to their schedule.The upcoming Cruiserweight Title tournament that doesn't happen for another year.Rick and Scott Steiner's impending return, which ALSO doesn't happen for another calendar year.Dave Meltzer's thoughts on the DDP/Evad Sullivan angle.Some great videos on WCW Saturday Night centering on Ric Flair, Sting, and the Hogan/Vader feud.WCW's presence at the New York Toy Fair.A wild time in New Japan featuring one of the greatest TV episodes in NJPW history as they went full ECW, featuring Masa Saito becoming the BULLODAWOODS.Just which Rayo de Jalisco had actually passed away.Victor Quinones running IWA shows in the Dominican Republic.ECW becoming a cult favorite promotion in Japan.The Gangstas' feud with Bob Armstrong getting hot and heavy in SMW.Sid Vicious turning babyface in Memphis.The National Wrestling Council runs a big show in Las Vegas.Dick Murdoch does Dick Murdoch things on WWF house shows.Why exactly Shawn Michaels abdicated his color commentary job on Raw.All of that and so much more on a solid episode of Between the Sheets.Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW1:28:56 Japan: NJPW, WAR, FMW, IWU, Nishi Nihon, & AJW2:23:02 Classic Commercial Break2:25:53 Halftime3:00:29 Other North America: CRMW, AAA, CMLL, & IWA Dominican Republic3:24:46 Other USA: Crockett/NWA woes, ECW, All-Star (NC), NCW, SMW, USWA, NWA Dallas, & NWC4:33:08 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 January 31-February 6, 1988. Topics of discussion include:The Main Event airing live in prime time on NBC featuring Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant for the WWF Championship and DOUBLE DAVE HEBNERS! We also talk about the Nielsen ratings for the show, Honky Tonk Man refusing to do a clean job to Randy Savage, and much much more from this history-making TV special.Ted DiBiase showing up in Boston and Philly the next day wearing the WWF Championship belt and how that was received.New Japan on tour featuring Buzz Sawyer and Owen Hart, and how they were being received.Scott McGhee suffering a stroke that ends his career.Dave Meltzer's rundown of the Lucha Libre scene in 1988.Jerry Blackwell's Southern Championship Wrestling doing some great things in Georgia, plus a look into their feud with Deep South.Ron Fuller makes a big announcement about the future of wrestling in Knoxville.Brother Ernest Angel comes to Memphis.The AWA having issues drawing in the Twin Cities.The Road Warriors/Powers of Pain bench press contest angle where Animal broke his orbital bone.And RIC FLAIR NIGHT in Raleigh, North Carolina on NWA Worldwide Wrestling, which started the build to Sting's title shot at the first Clash of the Champions.We always love the 80's shows and this one is no different, so LISTEN NOW!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:32:00 Int'l: NJPW, Stampede, Tim Flowers, Mexico, & WWC1:54:05 Classic Commercial Break1:57;53 Halftime (contains discussion of the Vince McMahon sex trafficking allegations, albeit mostly in broad strokes)2:46:10 Other USA: Canarsie High School, Georgia (SCW-Deep South war), Global (FL), Continental, CWA/Memphis, WCCW, Central States/WWA, AWA, Chavo Guererro, Alexis Smirnoff, & Portland 4:12:29 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 January 31-February 6, 1988. Topics of discussion include:The Main Event airing live in prime time on NBC featuring Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant for the WWF Championship and DOUBLE DAVE HEBNERS! We also talk about the Nielsen ratings for the show, Honky Tonk Man refusing to do a clean job to Randy Savage, and much much more from this history-making TV special.Ted DiBiase showing up in Boston and Philly the next day wearing the WWF Championship belt and how that was received.New Japan on tour featuring Buzz Sawyer and Owen Hart, and how they were being received.Scott McGhee suffering a stroke that ends his career.Dave Meltzer's rundown of the Lucha Libre scene in 1988.Jerry Blackwell's Southern Championship Wrestling doing some great things in Georgia, plus a look into their feud with Deep South.Ron Fuller makes a big announcement about the future of wrestling in Knoxville.Brother Ernest Angel comes to Memphis.The AWA having issues drawing in the Twin Cities.The Road Warriors/Powers of Pain bench press contest angle where Animal broke his orbital bone.And RIC FLAIR NIGHT in Raleigh, North Carolina on NWA Worldwide Wrestling, which started the build to Sting's title shot at the first Clash of the Champions.We always love the 80's shows and this one is no different, so LISTEN NOW!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:32:00 Int'l: NJPW, Stampede, Tim Flowers, Mexico, & WWC1:54:05 Classic Commercial Break1:57;53 Halftime (contains discussion of the Vince McMahon sex trafficking allegations, albeit mostly in broad strokes)2:46:10 Other USA: Canarsie High School, Georgia (SCW-Deep South war), Global (FL), Continental, CWA/Memphis, WCCW, Central States/WWA, AWA, Chavo Guererro, Alexis Smirnoff, & Portland 4:12:29 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 talk about the week that was January 24-30, 2014, a Patreon request from Sean Doherty who put down the $25 for us to do it. Topics of discussion include:TNA making a deal to return to Universal Studios for TV tapings.MVP being revealed as the top secret “investor” in TNA in the big angle of their United Kingdom tour.Prince Devitt weighing his offer to join WWE at the same time as KENTA has a tryout at the WWE Performance CenterCM Punk walking out of WWE less than an hour before the Raw the night after the Rumble, and we go in-depth about his interview with Ariel Helwani earlier in the weekend that foreshadowed this happening.The Royal Rumble PPV — the next to last PPV before the launch of WWE Network — which had one of the wildest atmospheres of any wrestling show of the era as the fans in Pittsburgh made their feelings known to WWE about their displeasure with the booking of Daniel Bryan.Batista winning the Royal Rumble in his return and the craziness of that moment.The Raw after the Rumble. which was a course correction in some ways, but it wasn't enough.Much more, including Smackdown, NXT, WWE getting a new TV deal, Jake the Snake going into the HOF, Sin Cara speaks out in Mexico about the new Sin Cara and tons more.This is a STACKED show, so you better not miss it!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 TNA0:38:03 Everything That Isn't TNA or WWE: AJPW, NJPW, NOAH, Osaka Pro, AAA, CMLL, ROH, & Jim Ross to FoxSports.com1:02:12 Classic Commercial Break1:05:50 Not Exactly Halftime1:08:27 CM Punk walks out on WWE2:10:01 SmackDown & Royal Rumble4:08:10 Other 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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
Since we want everyone to be able to learn from our Patreon series on the 1992 "Titangate" sex and drug scandals in WWE, want to be able to direct everyone to the shows, and don't want to give anyone the idea that we're trying to make money off of the awful new lawsuit against WWE, we're releasing all four Titangate shows for free. Permanently. We're really proud of the work we did on these, and we hope that everyone can learn from them.---Content warning: By necessity of covering this topic, though it is not the sole focus, this episode contains a significant amount of discussion of sexual harassment, sexual assault, and child sexual abuse, a non-trivial amount of which is descriptive. If you have any concerns that this content may be triggering or otherwise upsetting to you, then skipping this episode may be advisable.It's July, and you know what that means: The fourth and final part of our Patreon-exclusive deep dive into what became known as Titangate, the overarching collection of scandals that hit the WWF in 1992. Topics include:Alex Marvez breaking the story of the federal grand jury investigation into the ring boy scandal in the Miami Herald...weeks after Dave Meltzer buried the lede while reporting it in the Observer.The emergence of "Barney," the teenage boy who came off like a plant when asking an audience question on Donahue and then came forward with a new sexual assault allegation against Mel Phillips.Jeff Savage's Penthouse feature that expanded his San Diego Union-Tribune reporting into a larger feature.Paul Roma, in John Clark's Wrestling Flyer, accusing Pat Patterson of telling him to sleep with a different Titan Sports executive if he wanted a bigger push.Murray Hodgson's confidence eroding after his lawyer quit during his deposition.Cheryl Vasquez's protest of a WWF house show in Poughkeepsie, where at least one wrestler allegedly tried to run her over with his car.Pat Patterson's return to the WWF in late August.Bill Kunkel going scorched earth in his Potshots column in Three Count, criticizing Savage for how he handled errors in the Penthouse story, Marvez for not reporting on his and the New York Times' own back and forth with Jerry McDevitt, and others.Our summation of the scandals and how they relate to Vince McMahon's 2022 downfall....and much more. When we started this series in April, we had no idea it would become as topical as it has, but here we are.Timestamps:0:00:00 Weeks of June 15-July 20, 19921:05:35 Week of July 27, 19922:18:14 Week of August 3, 19923:02:27 Weeks of August 17-August 31, 1992To 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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
Since we want everyone to be able to learn from our Patreon series on the 1992 "Titangate" sex and drug scandals in WWE, want to be able to direct everyone to the shows, and don't want to give anyone the idea that we're trying to make money off of the awful new lawsuit against WWE, we're releasing all four Titangate shows for free. Permanently. We're really proud of the work we did on these, and we hope that everyone can learn from them.---Content warning: By necessity of covering this topic, though it is not the sole focus, this episode contains discussion of sexual harassment, sexual assault, and child sexual abuse. If you have any concerns that this content may be triggering or otherwise upsetting to you, then skipping this episode may be advisable.It's June [2022], and you know what that means: Time for a new Patreon-exclusive deep dive. This time, it's part 3 of a series on what became known as Titangate, the overarching collection of scandals that hit the WWF in 1992. The topics include:A Current Affair covering the scandals, which included, at the last minute, a letter that Murray Hodgson sent Vince McMahon out of the blue looking for work…while he was suing the WWF. Also: The production of the segment leads to an incredibly strange, forgotten Wrestling Observer item about someone claiming to be a former wrestler going to different shows with conflicting versions of what he said Rita Chatterton told him about Vince McMahon…before disappearing.How the scandals begat John Arezzi and Vince Russo splitting as business partners, with both giving their sides in material that we didn't have when we did the “Vince Russo Origins” show a few years ago.John Arezzi and Bill Kunkle writing about their memories of Mel Phillips' red flags going back to the mid-1970s.Sid Justice getting suspended for cheating on a drug test.Steve Planamenta word vomiting to Mike Mooneyham about the successes and failures of the drug testing program so far.Lee Cole accusing the WWF of trying to get him sent to prison.Tom Zenk and Jim Ross's thoughts on Titangate, including Zenk revealing for the first and only time that he left the WWF over a vaguely-described incident of sexual misconduct, as well as an overly glib Barry Orton interview where he goes off on Tom and Lee Cole.Vince McMahon benefitting from how many different stories were being shoved into one overarching “WWF scandals” box.The WWF repeatedly airing matches with Mel Phillips doing ring announcing during this period.All that and much more on the latest installment of a series that's become increasingly relevant in 2022 over the last few weeks.Timestamps:0:00:00 Week of April 27, 19920:44:06 Week of May 4, 19921:38:52 Weeks of May 11 & May 18, 19922:08:36 Week of May 25, 19923:14:58 Weeks of June 1 & June 8, 1992To 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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
Since we want everyone to be able to learn from our Patreon series on the 1992 "Titangate" sex and drug scandals in WWE, want to be able to direct everyone to the shows, and don't want to give anyone the idea that we're trying to make money off of the awful new lawsuit against WWE, we're releasing all four Titangate shows for free. Permanently. We're really proud of the work we did on these, and we hope that everyone can learn from them.---Content warning: By necessity of covering this topic, though it is not the sole focus, this episode contains discussion of sexual harassment, sexual assault, and child sexual abuse. If you have any concerns that this content may be triggering or otherwise upsetting to you, then skipping this episode may be advisable.It's May [2022], and you know what that means: Time for a new Patreon-exclusive deep dive. This time, it's part 2 of a series on what became known as Titangate, the overarching collection of scandals that hit the WWF in 1992. This time, the topics include:The Now It Can Be Told and Geraldo episodes covering the scandals, especially the new allegations from Rita Chatterton (accusing Vince McMahon) and Mike Clark (accusing Terry Garvin), as well as the CBS Evening News story the same week where Vince McMahon loses his mind. Also: Just how shook was Murray Hodgson by sitting next to Rita during the Geraldo taping?The WWF steroid symposium at the Plaza Hotel and how it led to the dissolution of John Arezzi and Vince Russo's business relationship.Steve Planamenta going wild as WWF spokesman, particularly to kvetch about Phil Mushnick to Mike Mooneyham, with Mushnick striking back the following week.Dave Meltzer's many back and forths with Dr. Mauro DiPasquale about the WWF drug testing program.The Allentown Morning Call attempting to look into the local side of the Mel Phillips allegations.Karate Kid and Lord Littlebrook accusing the WWF of blackballing their “midget wrestler” troupe for accusing Pat Patterson of sexual harassment.Roddy Piper ranting about steroids and Hodgson in a radio interview.David Letterman referencing the scandals in his own way.…and much more. You will probably learn a lot from this show.Timestamps:0:00:00 Week of March 23, 19920:59:07 Week of March 30, 19921:51:15 Week of April 6, 19923:17:37 Week of April 13, 19924:05:54 Week of April 20, 1992To 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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
Since we want everyone to be able to learn from our Patreon series on the 1992 "Titangate" sex and drug scandals in WWE, want to be able to direct everyone to the shows, and don't want to give anyone the idea that we're trying to make money off of the awful new lawsuit against WWE, we're releasing all four Titangate shows for free. Permanently. We're really proud of the work we did on these, and we hope that everyone can learn from them.---Content warning: By necessity of covering this topic, though it is not the sole focus, this episode contains a significant amount of discussion of sexual harassment, sexual assault, and child sexual abuse, a non-trivial amount of which is descriptive. If you have any concerns that this content may be triggering or otherwise upsetting to you, then skipping this episode may be advisable.It's April [2022], and you know what that means: Time for a new Patreon-exclusive deep dive. This time, it's part 1 of a series on what became known as Titangate, the overarching collection of scandals that hit the WWF in 1992. We start in February 1992 with the attempted DEA raid of the locker room at a St. Louis house show as well as Barry Orton going public with sexual harassment allegations against Pat Patterson and Terry Garvin, which was actually the first public trace of that side of the scandals. After skipping the first week of March because we just covered it in-depth on the main show (ep. #344), we move on to what are probably the two longest weeks in the history of our Patreon shows to date.The week of March 9, everything starts to blow up with the Village Voice story that unleashed Murray Hodgson on the world, San Diego-Union Tribune article about drugs and the abuse of ring boys that introduced Tom Cole and Chris Loss, a bizarre WWF press release, the Los Angeles Times story that dwelled on Hulk Hogan's cocaine use way too much, and more, including Vince McMahon heeling on Bruno Sammartino on Larry King Live. And in the week of March 16, we get the legendary Titangate episode of The Phil Donahue Show and all of the related chaos, Phil Mushnick going scorched earth on Vince McMahon in the New York Post while revealing Vince's shocking admission about what he suspected of Mel Phillips, Wade Keller hitting the nail on the head about the direction of the media coverage, and more.And that just scratches the surface: There's tons more, including Hulk Hogan's gun charge, the WWF still using underage ring boys after being contacted for Jeff Savage's Union-Tribune story, how heavily Savage's article was edited before publication, Dave Meltzer spotting Hodgson's true nature early on, tons of media criticism including Alex Marvez's less than ideal handling of a rape allegation blurted out by Orton, Dave Meltzer's handling of the Vince/Phillips stuff, and the degree to which media went way too hard on Hogan/drugs to the exclusion of the more important story, and MUCH more.This is the longest Patreon show to date, and it's a doozy. We put a lot into it, so we hope you appreciate it.Timestamps:0:00:00 Weeks of February 17 & February 24, 1992Check out BTS episode #344 for the week of March 2, 1992, which includes the resignations of Pat Patterson & Terry Garvin and everything else that happened that week in extreme detail.0:58:56 Week of March 9, 1992 3:23:11 Week of March 16, 1992To 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 John McAdam (@CCMilani) to discuss the week that was January 17-23, 1993. Topics of discussion include:Ric Flair's exit from the WWF featuring the buildup to his loser leaves the WWF match with Mr. Perfect.The surprisingly big backlash to the Doink the Clown/Crush angle which was the focus of a scathing blurb by Bob Raissman in his column in the New York Daily News.Just how fun the early days of Monday Night Raw were.AAA running their first supershow in Mexico City to much success.A big wrestling convention in Philadelphia featuring the Battle of the Belts show that was co-promoted by Tod Gordon and Dennis Coralluzzo and featured the final videotaped match of Kerry Von Erich's career.Jim Cornette talking to the Torch about the SMW/WCW situation plus SMW has a great TV taping as their 1993 ramps up in a big way.Some clips from Austin Idol's short lived USA Wrestling promotion in Alabama.Honky Tonk Man causeing a ruckus at the WMC Studios in Memphis.Davey Boy Smith being on his way to WCW.The greatness of the Big Van Vader/Sting feud.The Rock 'n' Roll Express return to WCW TV via SMW footage.Paul E. Dangerously speaking out about his WCW firing on Wade Keller's radio show.All of that plus so much more on a very entertaining episode of Between the Sheets!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:03:24 Int'l: AJPW, FMW, Indie Summit, Universal, PWFG, RINGS, AAA, CMLL, Monterrey, UWA, AWF, & WWC1:36:25 Classic Commercial Break1:40:50 Halftime2:12:27 Other USA: Legends of Wrestling convention/ECW vs. WWA Battle of the Belts, SMW, USA Wrestling, USWA, Big D, GWF, MesquiteCW, USWF, UWF (Abrams), & CWUSA4:23:23 WCW5:27:35 Patreon Preview: Kerry Von Erich talks to John Clark about going to rehab at the Betty Ford ClinicTo 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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-plus that was January 9-16, 1987. Topics of discussion include:A look at the WWF and Jim Crockett Promotions running against each other on the same night in Philadelphia, which would become a common deal through the rest of the 80's. We talk about who had the better show both in the ring and at the box office.The weird story of Jim Neidhart being charged with (and eventually being tried for and acquitted of) assaulting a U.S. Air flight attendant on a trip from Tampa to Pittsburgh, which was the first case that Jerry McDevitt ever worked for the WWF.The Dynamite Kid returning home from the hospital after his near-career ending back injury.Why the Roddy Piper vs. Adrian Adonis feud was dying at the box office.Jerry Stubbs working as "A. Sheik" in All Japan.Tatsumi Fujinami and Kengo Kimura doing big business with their mini-feud in New Japan.Mike Von Erich's rough tour of New Japan.Kevin Sullivan returning to Florida yet again as the booker.Jerry Lawler getting posted crotch first by Austin Idol and Tommy Rich in Memphis and suffering pro wrestling's first-ever in-storyline ruptured testicle.Ted DiBiase: Super babyface in the UWF.Bruiser Brody taking over the book in World Class and the expectations for how his run should go.Jim Crockett wanting to return to Canada with Angelo Mosca as his front-man.Vladimir Petrov's TV debut.Why do young men outside of the core Crockett territory hate the Rock 'n' Roll Express?All that and much more, including a free preview of our latest Patreon show, on a very fun episode of BTS!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 War of Philadelphia & WWF1:15:25 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, AJW, All-Star, Montreal, Stampede, & WWC1:41:46 Classic Commercial Break1:46:10 Halftime2:24:20 USA East: NYC, Sgt. Slaughter, Deep South, CWF, Continental, & CWA/Memphis3:07:14 USA West: UWF, WCCW, Central States, AWA, & Portland4:19:57 Jim Crockett Promotions4:58:47 Patreon Preview: Kerry Von Erich talks to John Clark about going to rehab at the Betty Ford ClinicTo 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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-plus that was January 1-9, 2001. Topics of discussion include:The final ECW PPV, Guilty As Charged 2001, with a full in-depth rundown of everything that happened on the screen and backstage at a volatile time in ECW history being that they were about to close their doors.Rob Van Dam as the big "surprise" on the show and how that was received.ECW leaving TV alltogether and wrestlers still being behind on pay.An update on WCW being for sale and how close they were to an announcement being made regarding finding a buyer.Thunder and Nitro featuring Ric Flair's mysterious masked man and lots of other wackiness.New Japan running Wrestling World 2001 at the Tokyo Dome featuring a stacked card with the IWGP Heavyweight Title tournament featuring Toshiaki Kawada, plus Shinya Hashimoto facing off with Riki Choshu in a "shoot" among other matches.Lots of other news and results from Japan, including DEEP's debut event.An article about how torn the Hart Family was in the aftermath of Owen's death.A major legends match in Tijuana.Vince McMahon gives a wild and crazy interview to Playboy Magazine.A stacked week of WWE TV as we have TWO Raws, with Stephanie McMahon's hatred of Trish Stratus and the return of Triple H to attack Steve Austin being the major fallout.News on a possible return of Shawn Michaels.This is just the tip of the iceberg, as we have so much more, so take a listen!!Timestamps:0:00:00 ECW1:03:55 WCW1:49:23 Japan: NJPW, AJPW, NOAH, BattlARTS, BJPW, FMW, Onita Pro, Osaka Pro, DEEP, AJW, Arsion, LLPW, & NEO Ladies2:34:29 Classic Commercial Break2:38:42 Halftime3:39:12 Other North America: Hart family, CMLL, IWRG, Tijuana, IWAPR, WWC, JerseyCW, WXO, NWA Wildside, IWAMS, & Rev Pro4:08:47 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 & Bix are joined by Ian Riccaboni (@IanRiccaboni) to discuss the week that was December 27, 1991 through January 2, 1992. Ian joined us for the WCW and WWF sections, and it was a blast having him back on. Topics of discussion include:WCW Starrcade '91 starring BATTLE BOWL: THE LETHAL LOTTERY and all of the wackiness that went on there with the pairings of the tag matches and the angles on the show.Jushin Thunder Liger and Brian Pillman tearing it up on the WCW house shows during Christmas week.P.N. News finds out the hard way about messing with Rick Rude.Tokyo Sports and Super Luchas give out their year-end awards.Abu Wizal promotes a Stampede Wrestling revival without the Hart family seal of approval.Brian Christopher turns heel for the first time in Memphis.One of the greatest TV tapings in Global Wrestling Federation's history, featuring the Lightning Kid vs. Jerry Lynn and Eddie Gilbert vs. Terry Garvin Simms 2/3 falls matches.Portland Wrestling's final TV show on KPTV.WWF's stormy year of 1992 begins with Superstar Billy Graham about to appear on Inside Edition and Jesse Ventura filing his famous videotape royalties lawsuit.The Rockers fall apart as a tag team after losing to the Legion of Doom on TV.Chris Chavis — under that name, not as Tatanka — has his first vignette.The complete WWF talent depth chart by official internal ranking going into 1992.This is an extremely fun show, so listen now!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW2:10:16 Int'l: Tokyo Sports Awards, AJPW, RGP (UK), Stampede, Super Luchas Awards, CMLL, & UWA2:29:59 Classic Commercial Break2:32:34 Halftime2:58:22 Other USA: UIW, SAPW, ICWA, USWA, GWF, Piledriver Promotions, LPWA, & Portland3:36:53 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 a BETWEEN THE SHEETS CHRISTMAS!!!! this week as Kris and David are joined by our dear friends Beau James (@kingofkingsport) & Robert O'Connor (@ghostofquinones) to discuss the week-plus that was December 20-29, 1985. Topics of discussion include:Stan Hansen becoming the AWA World Heavyweight Champion by beating Rick Martel at a Pro Wrestling USA show at the Meadowlands.Problems onscreen between Tully Blanchard and Baby Doll.The greatness of Ric Flair at the time, specifically his amazing match with Ronnie Garvin on the 12/28 episode of World Championship Wrestling.The Christmas week house show schedule for all of the American promotions and how good or bad the shows did at the box office for everyone involved.The short life of Southern All-Star Wrestling in Knoxville.A recap of the Stud Stable vs. the Armstrongs in Continental.The buildup for the second Jerry Lawler vs. Bill Dundee loser leaves town match, which ended with Lawler leaving Memphis.The birth of the Blade Runners on Memphis TV as the future Sting and Ultimate Warrior shed the Freedom Fighters gimmick.Mid-South's first TV shows taped in an arena setting (instead of the Irish McNeil Boys Club) start airing.Christmas Wrestling Star Wars at Reunion Arena "bombing" at the gate as World Class blows off the Von Erichs/Dynamic Duo program and tries to reignite the Von Erichs/Freebirds feud.Bruiser Brody becomes the first "Million Dollar Man" in wrestling in Texas All-Star.Ted Arcidi makes his WWF TV debut while the British Bulldogs make their WWF commitment firm by leaving AJPW.We love doing this show every year, with both Beau and O'Connor killing it every time so, from BTS to you, we wish you all a very merry Christmas and happy holiday season!Timestamps:0:00:00 Pro Wrestling USA & Jim Crockett Promotions1:51:35 Int'l: AJW, CWA/NSPS, MoscaMania, Montreal, Stampede, EMLL, UWA, & WWC2:38:28 Classic Commercial Break2:42:03 Halftime3:12:30 USA East: Southern All-Star, CWF, Continental, & CWA/Memphis4:55;48 USA West: Mid-South, Houston, WCCW, TASW, Central States, AWA, & Portland6:00:10 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 (almost-)week that was December 13-18, 1997. Topics of discussion include:Fans going completely insane and rioting at WWF house shows in Memphis and Little Rock plus at the live WCW Monday Nitro in Charlotte with far too many fans hitting the ring.Vince McMahon's "Cure for the Common Show" speech on Raw that sort of “officially” kicked off the “Attitude Era.”“Stone Cold” Steve Austin throwing the Intercontinental Title belt off a bridge as part of his initial feud with The RockThe Ken Shamrock vs. Nobuhiko Takada fight that was booked for UFC Ultimate Japan falling apart…if it was ever going to happen in the first place.Tokyo Sports announcing the winners of their 1997 awards, which were as political as ever.The Brennan Brothers drawing a big house for AAA in Mexico.The future of Stevie Richards' career being in serious doubt due to his neck issues.An update on the USWA lawsuits with XL Sports suing everyone else.WCW wrestlers brawl with fans at a Buffalo Airport Marriott, which led to Rick Rude getting arrested.A wild and crazy Monday Nitro featuring the debut of Bret Hart, Curt Hennig being in no condition to perform, a complete mess of a show-lcosing angle, and the famously great Rey Misterio Jr. & Juventud Guerrera vs. Psicosis & La Parka match.All this and much more on a show you can't miss!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF2:17:49 Classic Commercial Break2:22:15 Halftime2:53:10 Int'l: UFC, Tokyo Sports Awards, NJPW, CMLL Japan, Michinoku Pro, Kingdom, Arsion, AAA, & Monterrey3:37:37 Other USA: AWC, NWANJ, UCW (NJ), ECW. ICP/NSWA, Music City, & USWA lawsuit5:23:33 Patreon Preview: The Arizona Republic profiles the Ultimate WarriorTo 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 December 6-14, 1990. Topics of discussion include:The state of the search for a new booker in WCW, with Dusty Rhodes seemingly being the lead candidate or maybe already secretly having the job.Barry Windham taking control of the dressing room at the TV tapings and how barely anyone caught on to what was likely going on with him serving as Dusty's proxy.Lots of debuts in WCW at the TV tapings, including Konnan, Larry Cameron, Steve DiSalvo as The Minotaur.Teddy Long taking Ric Flair out for a ride in Flair's limo.AJPW's year ending with the Real World Tag League and how it capped off a great year for the promotion despite the turmoil stemming from the SWS talent raid.NJPW doing big business while pushing Scott Norton.as the newest big foreign monster.The first ever SWS/WWF joint shows.CMLL doing big business with their year-end shows at Arena Mexico.Dick Slater's stunt work in the climactic scene of Rocky V.The Fabulous Ones reunite in Memphis while Jerry Lawler has a bounty on his head.Joe Pedicino getting his GWF ducks in a row. In thoery.Herb Abrams runs his last UWF TV taping of the year in Reseda, California before moving operations to New York in 1991.The Nasty Boys make their WWF TV debut while Honky Tonk Man makes his commentary debut on Superstars.The first issue of Titan Sports' Bodybuilding Lifestyles magazine, which would soon be rebranded as WBF Magazine.This is great stuff, but there's much more where that came from, so listen now!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW0:57:54 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, SWS, FMW, AJW, EMLL, & UWA1:31:07 Classic Commercial Break1:35:18 Halftime2:00:11 Other USA: Dick Slater in Rocky V, LMLW, SAPW, PWF (FL), USWA, GWF/Joe Pedicino/Kongi Sports, TWF, AWA, UWF, & Portland3:00:33 WWF4:02:48 Patreon Preview: The Arizona Republic profiles the Ultimate WarriorTo 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 Kevin Lyon a.k.a.TARO (@loknloll) to discuss the week that was November 29-December 5, 2004. Topics of discussion in Part 2 include: Konnan returning to AAA for their Guerra de Titanes show which does mega business.CM Punk and Samoa Joe headlining a very interesting ROH show at the RexPlex.The final show from the original Revolution Pro Wrestling in southern California, with lots of stories from Kevin about why it happened, as well as from the show itself.Paul Heyman's removal from the WWE creative team and all the various stories about why that happened, many of which sounded like Paul was telling them.HHH promoting his book with various interviews where he has some interesting things to say.Randy Orton serving as Raw General Manager for the week and showing off his immense talent as a lingerie contest host.SmackDown featuring the Tough Enough guys dressing up as women to try to seduce Hardcore Holly.That's just the tip of the iceberg, as this is a crazy loaded show that you just can't miss, and we've got a free preview of our latest Patreon show, as well!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Latin America: AAA, CMLL, Jerry Estrada, IWRG, Tijuana, IWAPR, & WWC0:30:06 Other USA: ROH, Joe Muraco, Carolinas/Midnight Express, NWA Wildside, Rev Pro, & One Night in China1:44:37 WWE4:42:18 Patreon Preview: The Arizona Republic profiles the Ultimate WarriorTo 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 Kevin Lyon a.k.a.TARO (@loknloll) to discuss the week that was November 29-December 5, 2004. Topics of discussion in Part 1 include: The uncertainty of TNA's existence as there were major problems mounting behind the scenes.An in-depth rundown of TNA's "Turning Point" PPV which, despite the turmoil behind the scenes, was one of the best in-ring PPV's of the era, featuring America's Most Wanted vs. XXX in one of the greatest matches in company history.AJPW's Real World Tag League doing terrible business at the gate.Kenta Kobashi facing off with Mike Awesome in NOAH.The beginning of ZERO-ONE MAX.…and more. Listen to to Part 2 for Latin America, the indies (including Revolution Pro's final show), and WWE.Timestamps:0:00:00 NWA-TNA1:34:05 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, Dragon Gate, Michinoku Pro, Osaka Pro, AtoZ, Riki Pro, ICWA, IWW, & The Wrestling ChannelTo 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 November 22-28, 1989. Topics of discussion include:The state of wrestling on Thanksgiving Day and how much it had changed in the back half of the 1980's.Ric Flair officially becoming the chairman of the WCW booking committee and why that was a bad thing for him.The Midnight Express “refusing to wrestle” on TBS.Ric Flair and The Great Muta having a big main event on World Championship Wrestling on the same show where Kevin Sullivan debuts as the new color analyst, albeit not for long.The New York Times spotlighting WCW with a major story.Giant Baba being impressed by the Nasty Boys in AJPW and caving in to the fans' demands for the return of Rip Rogers.An update on Seiji Sakaguchi's business dealing with WCW.Koji Kitao working under a mask in the AWA to get reps in before his NJPW debut at the Tokyo Dome.Ed Whalen being absent from Stampede TV in its final weeks.Jerry Blackwell's extremely bad luck with his health and in his personal life at the time.Billy Jack Haynes walks out on PWF in Florida.The final original episode of the Continental Wrestling Federation's TV show airing over Thanksgiving weekend.Jerry Lawler going full heel on Memphis TV.Lia Maivia and friends getting acquitted in their federal racketeering case in Hawaii.An in-depth rundown of Survivor Series and the Saturday Night's Main Event that aired two days later on a very busy Thanksgiving weekend in the WWF.Hulk Hogan vs. The Genius and how polarizing that was, as well as how Hulk Hogan vs. Mr. Perfect and Randy Savage vs. Jim Duggan were not drawing well at house shows.Roddy Piper holding Brother Love hostage.That just scratches the surface of everything that we talk about on this great episode of BTS!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Dave Meltzer on Thanksgiving Night0:25:26 NWA/WCW1:22:43 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, Stampede, EMLL, UWA, & WWC2:06:38 Classic Commercial Break (featuring Alf)2:12:19 Halftime (with Observer HOF results discussion)2:49:25 Other USA: Jerry Blackwell, PWF, Continental, CWA/Memphis, USWA, HeritageCW, Central States/WWA, AWA, Portland, & Lia Maivia4:49:08 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 November 15-21, 1998, a week that was requested by William Lanham with a $25 pledge on our Patreon. Topics of discussion include:A full rundown of Survivor Series 1998: Deadly Game featuring The Rock and Shane McMahon turning heel as part of the tournament that crowned Rock as the new WWF Champion.Vince McMahon and Steve Austin's real life relationship possibly being on the rocks.A wild Raw featuring a cameo from Judge Mills Lane as well as Road Warrior Hawk and Droz climbing the Titantron.Shawn Michaels returning to the WWF as the new on-screen Commissioner.Chris Cruise writing a scathing letter to the Observer about the current state of the WWF.Vader and Stan Hansen raising hell in All Japan's Real World Tag League.Masahiro Chono's career being in serious jeopardy.Atsushi Onita showing up in New Japan to set up his 1999 appearances.Some of the WCW-contracted luchadores getting ready to work for CMLL against their WWF-contracted counterparts.“The Secret World of Pro Wrestling” premiering on The Learning Channel opposite Survivor Series.Chris Candido and Tammy Sytch taking a leave of absence in ECW.Bam Bam Bigelow invading WCW for a wild confrontation with Bill Goldberg on a Nitro that also features Presidential Candidate Hulk Hogan and his Monica Lewinsky lookalike.The rest of Nitro and a crazy Thunder as WCW is in a…different state at the time.This is just the tip of the iceberg, as we have so much more on this STACKED show!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF2:04:24 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, Bam Bam Bigelow, BattlARTS, BJPW, DDT, FMW, Fuyuki Army, Kageki, SGP, SPWF, Wrestle Dream Factory, RINGS, NEO Ladies, & CWA2:47:03 Classic Commercial Break2:51:44 Halftime3:12:26 Mexico: AAA, CMLL, & Promo Azteca3:28:17 Other USA: TLC special, ECW, JAPW, Terry Funk. OVW, Power Pro, & APW4:07:06 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 November 8-14, 2000. Topics of discussion include:Updates on the status of the potential sale of WCW and how Jerry Jarrett is possibly playing a role in it.An interesting episode of Thunder featuring the infamous segment where Lenita Erickson interviews Bob Sapp.A wacky Nitro from London, England.The saga of Peter Goldschmidt and Robert Catell, which you have to hear to believe.Shinya Hashimoto getting "fired" by New Japan.Tons of Japanese indie results.El Hijo del Santo gets betrayed by two partners in the same match.Scott Hall making his ECW debut to some mixed reactions from the talent backstage.An update on the health of the Sinister Minister/Jim Mitchell and ECW exploiting his injury for TV ratings.Sabu winning the NWA World Heavyweight Title.WrestleMania X-Seven doing big business on its first day of ticket sales, with a future WWF Superstar visible in the crowd at the ticket onsale press conference.WWFE sues L. Brent Bozell and his Parents Television Council as their war of words continues.A terrible episode of SmackDown and the subsequent Raw that wasn't a whole hell of a lot better in the early days of Stephanie McMahon as head writer.The debut of Molly Holly and how differently she was presented compared to later in her run with the company.All of this and a whole helluva lot more on a stacked episode of BTS!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW1:09:44 Japan: NJPW, NOAH, Capture, DDT, FMW, Michinoku Pro, Osaka Pro, Toryumon, Wrestle Dream Factory, UFO, AJW, Arsion, Jd', NEO Ladies, & Takako Inoue photo book1:50:57 Latin America: CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, Nuevo Laredo, Toryumon Mexico, & IWAPR2:07:30 Classic Commercial Break2:10:59 Halftime2:56:33 Other USA: ECW, CZW, NWA Mid-Atlantic, NWA Florida/Sabu wins NWA Title, IWAMS, Memphis, Rev Pro, & XPW3:32:17 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 November 1-7, 1987. Topics of discussion include:Strike Force winning the WWF Tag Team Titles from The Hart Foundation on the first Superstars of Wrestling of November Sweeps.Billy Jack Haynes passing out at the Nassau Coliseum.Ivan Putski getting screwed by a Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission referee at the Spectrum in Philly.Genichiro Tenryu and Hiroshi Wajima having their first singles battle.Horny Ed Whalen eyeballing Miss Honey.Corporal Kirchner and The Zodiac cutting some incredibly bizarre promos on Stampede TV.Bob Backlund of all people cutting an amazing promo on ICW TV of all places.Nick Gulas hooking up with WOW in Alabama.Carl Styles doing his standard glass eye angle in Memphis.Lots of territories struggling at the gate.Dave Meltzer not feeling the current state of Jim Crockett Promotions.The greatness of Mighty Wilbur and his babyface turn on “Puddin' Head” Paul Jones.All of this and so much more on yet another extremely fun 80's episode of Between the Sheets!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF0:42:28 Int'l: AJPW, All-Star, Stampede, EMLL, Juarez, & UWA1:20:38 Classic Commercial Break1:24:57 Halftime2:06:05 USA East: ICW, NWF, POWW, WOW, Continental, & CWA/Memphis2:50:25 USA West etc: WCCW, Wild West, Central States, AWA, Portland, WWA/Mora, & Bob Closson folding Mat Results3:07:24 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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
With this year's rule changes and neither Kris or David having done any podcasts about the 2023 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame ballot, we decided to do this one! We go over everyone on the ballot and weigh their candidacies in varying levels of detail, including who we think are no-brainers. Enjoy!To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 October 25-31, 1984. Topics of discussion include:World Class running their first ever Cotton Bowl show featuring the return of Sunshine, Chris Adams cementing his heel turn on Kevin Von Erich, and lots more.World Class ramping up the use of blood for the first time since the promotion started booming, which could be causing problems at the gate.A wild and wacky group of foreigners on tour with All Japan.Dave Meltzer's thoughts on Pro Wrestling USA and how valid they were.J.J. Dillon and the Long Riders making things hard for Vic Steamboat and the crew at his brother's Mid-Atlantic Gym.Jimmy Hart making his debut on TBS for Ole's group and turning it on it's ear.Jay Youngblood giving Ric Flair a run for his money in Florida.An amazing Korstia Korchenko video airing in Memphis.Mid-South TV being the best in the country at the time with plenty of examples.The WWF going to war with Bob Geigel in St. Louis and Kansas City with head-to-head shows.Verne Gagne doing his best Vince McMahon impersonation with regards to his handling of no-shows on AWA shows.Hulk Hogan dealing with a knee injury.Roddy Piper making Tonga Kid a star in a big TV angle.The WWF and TBS starting to have problems as Nielsen ratings dwindle.All of this and TONS more, plus O'Connor being O'Connor.Timestamps:0:00:00 WCCW1:21:45 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, CWA, Montreal, Vancouver All-Star, EMLL, & UWA2:13:19 Classic Commercial Break2:16:28 Halftime3:06:13 USA East: PWUSA, JCP, CWG, CWF, Southeastern, & CWA/Memphis 4:27:14 USA West: Mid-South, St. Louis, Central States, Houston, Southwest, AWA, & Portland5:41:27 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 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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 (almost-)week that was October 18-23, 2001, a Patreon pick requested by Brian Peterson, who threw down the $25 to select this week. Topics of discussion include:The state of wrestling as the WWF is trending downward across multiple business metrics.The tragic end of Hayabusa's career and how it changed Japanese wrestling forever.Keiji Muto winning yet another AJPW belt as he is getting more comfortable there.Major problems within Team 2000 in New JapanNOAH crowning their first-ever set of GHC Tag Champions.Andrew McManus's World Wrestling All-Stars having an…interesting debut show in Perth.WrestleExpress finally runs a show in England.La Parka turning on El Hijo del Santo in Tijuana.Just who was the money man behind the XWF?Mikey Whipwreck's "retirement" show on Long Island.The beginning of the end end of Main Event Championship WrestlinginDemand wanting to get more pro wrestling on the pay-per-view schedule to make up for revenue lost from various movies being delayed indefinitely after 9/11.Michael Modest pulling out of the King of the Indies tournament and how that possibly changed wrestling foreverSteven DeAngelis's first tour of Alaska, including Super Dragon, Excalibur, and the other the Rev Pro guys working the openers and pissing off Nova in the process.Steve Austin and Rob Van Dam having major dissension within The Alliance.A full WWF No Mercy PPV rundownRaw, SmackDown, and lots more WWF news and views.This is a STACKED show so LISTEN NOW!!!!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 State of Wrestling0:24:25 Japan: Hayabusa, AJPW, NJPW, NOAH, Zero-One, BJPW, DDT, FMW proper, KAGEKI, Michinoku Pro, NMC Produce, Osaka, Pro, Toryumon, W*ING, Masakatsu Funaki, RINGS, Arsion, GAEA, Jd', & Oz Academy1:35:48 Other Int'l: WWA (McManus), WrestleXpress, CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, TIjuana, IWAPR, & WWC2:07:25 Classic Commercial Break2:11:40 Halftime2:33:39 Other USA: XWF, final WCW layoffs, USA Pro/Mikey Whipwreck, CZW, MECW, IWC, NWA Wildside, inDemand, IWAMS, Josh Matthews, MidwestCW, Vince Russo, Michael Modest, Alaska Superslam, & Kappa Publishing buying WOW Magazine IP3:44:22 WWF6:25:26 Patreon Preview: Did Tod Gordon REALLY carry Ric Flair's bags at Slamboree '94 in Philadelphia?To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 (almost-)week was October 12-17, 1996. Topics of discussion include:Bret Hart making the final decision about his future and talks about it in his Calgary Sun column.Uncertainty about Curt Hennig's in-ring future.Vader's match for his second episode of Boy Meets World being taped at an Anaheim house show.Crush having an issue with a "fan" who may or may not be a future world champion.“The Real Double J” Jesse Jammess talking about his singing background.All sorts of news and results from Japan, featuring Giant Baba and Seiji Sakaguchi arguing over Hiroshi HaseKonnan officially splitting from Antonio Peña and AAA as the bad blood starts boiling over.Dennis Coralluzzo having issues with scrutiny of his fundraisers in New Jersey.Jerry Lawler being pissed off that Nitro is in MemphisAll kinds of fun clips from Paul Alperstein's American Wrestling FederationRandy Savage and Sting's WCW contracts being up soon.Nitro in Memphis featuring an awesome angle to get the Randy Savage/Elizabeth/nWo storyline going.All that and so much more, so check it out!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:14:38 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, IWA Japan, IWA Kokusai, PWC, AJW, JWP, CWA, AAA, & CMLL1:48:34 Classic Commercial Break1:52:38 Halftime2:35:11 Other USA: NWA, ECW, ECWA, MEWF, IWAMS, USWA, AWF, & APW3:32:20 WCW4:37:36 Patreon Preview: Did Tod Gordon REALLY carry Ric Flair's bags at Slamboree '94 in Philadelphia?To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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 Dr. Keith Lipinski (@KeithLipinski) to discuss the week that was October 4-10, 1998. Topics of discussion include:How the peak popularity of the Monday Night War are adversely affecting the Nielsen ratings of Monday Night Football.Brian Hildebrand getting the worst possible news about his health and how he planned to deal with it.One of the absolute wildest episodes of WCW Monday Nitro that ever aired on TNT, featuring the birth of the Latino World Order, Judy Bagwell going off on her son for the first time, Hulk Hogan seeing The Ultimate Warrior in the mirror, Mike Tenay & The Wolfpack's bar crawl to find Scott Hall, Reid Flair's TV debut, Sonny Onoo abandoning Kaz Hayashi for Ernest Miller, and tons more. (And a wacky episode of Thunder, as well.)Bob Backlund returning to Japan to work for BattlARTS in the B-Cup tournament.Alexander Karelin signs with RINGS for a match with the retiring Akira Maeda.In The Readers' Pages of the Observer, Howard Brody tees off on ECW with regards to a possible angle for the NWA 50th Anniversary Show falling apart.Dr. Keith's first ever trip to the ECW Arena, which wasn't as much of a doozy as the show in Marietta, Georgia a week earlier that Kris was at.Super Nova getting so pissed off about being left off of the PWI 500 that he went off on a rant about it on his AOL message board.Vince McMahon getting some special visitors in his hospital room on a crazy episode of Monday Night Raw.All of the above makes this show a must listen, but that's just the tip of the iceberg, so you need to LISTEN NOW!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW2:23:19 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, BattlARTS, DDT, IWA Kokusai, Pancrase, RINGS, UFO, AJW, GAEA, L-1, & CWA3:02:59 Classic Commercial Break3:08:23 Halftime3:39:45 Mexico: CMLL & IWRG 3:53:30 Other USA: NEW, LIWF, NWA, PCW, Power Pro, & APW4:12:44 ECW4:44:07 WWF5:44:18 Patreon Preview: Did Tod Gordon REALLY carry Ric Flair's bags at Slamboree '94 in Philadelphia?To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!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.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.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