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Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the (almost-)week that was May 14-19, 2001. Topics of discussion include:The WWF's early plans for a new WCW roster.The WWF trying to reassure the masses that their fanbase nearly as dumb and or poor as recent demographic data suggested.A TERRIBLE angle involving Steve Austin, Triple H, and The Undertaker.William Regal putting Grandmaster Sexay and Triple H in their places on TV.An interesting new name joining the WWF writers' room.Triple H vs. Ray Lewis and the story of how it almost happened.New Japan's Best of the Super Juniors tour opens up and it's a great one.Jodie Fleisch sustaining a bad injury in England.The debut of RAYITITO in CMLL.Vampiro causing problems for Ultimo Dragon on some Toryumon Mexico shows.CZW's first BEST OF THE BEST tournament goes down and turns out to be a coming out party for Mark and Jay Briscoe.Wild eBay auctions involving two of the most popular women in wrestling.A Rena Mero career update.Hulk Hogan and Jerry Jarrett both possibly talking to USA Network.This was quite the damn show this week, so you don't want to miss it!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF2:19:33 Classic Commercial Break 2:23:40 Halftime3:15:06 Eurasia: NJPW, NOAH, Zero-One, DDT, Osaka Pro, RINGS, Arsion, Jd', EWF, FWA, & WrestleXpress3:52:13 Latin America: AAA, CMLL, IWRG, XLAW, Tijuana, & WWC4:13:06 Other USA: JAPW, CZW, MarylandCW, IWC, IWAMS, MAW, Memphis, AAA, APW, ECCW, eBay, Rena Mero, Bobby Heenan, Ric Flair, Kevin Nash, & Hulk HoganTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.You can also use code BTSPOD to save 25% on your first payment — whether paying month to month or annually — when you subscribe to Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network at ClassicWrestling.net!To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the (almost-)week that was May 14-19, 2001. Topics of discussion include:The WWF's early plans for a new WCW roster.The WWF trying to reassure the masses that their fanbase nearly as dumb and or poor as recent demographic data suggested.A TERRIBLE angle involving Steve Austin, Triple H, and The Undertaker.William Regal putting Grandmaster Sexay and Triple H in their places on TV.An interesting new name joining the WWF writers' room.Triple H vs. Ray Lewis and the story of how it almost happened.New Japan's Best of the Super Juniors tour opens up and it's a great one.Jodie Fleisch sustaining a bad injury in England.The debut of RAYITITO in CMLL.Vampiro causing problems for Ultimo Dragon on some Toryumon Mexico shows.CZW's first BEST OF THE BEST tournament goes down and turns out to be a coming out party for Mark and Jay Briscoe.Wild eBay auctions involving two of the most popular women in wrestling.A Rena Mero career update.Hulk Hogan and Jerry Jarrett both possibly talking to USA Network.This was quite the damn show this week, so you don't want to miss it!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF2:19:33 Classic Commercial Break 2:23:40 Halftime3:15:06 Eurasia: NJPW, NOAH, Zero-One, DDT, Osaka Pro, RINGS, Arsion, Jd', EWF, FWA, & WrestleXpress3:52:13 Latin America: AAA, CMLL, IWRG, XLAW, Tijuana, & WWC4:13:06 Other USA: JAPW, CZW, MarylandCW, IWC, IWAMS, MAW, Memphis, AAA, APW, ECCW, eBay, Rena Mero, Bobby Heenan, Ric Flair, Kevin Nash, & Hulk HoganTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.You can also use code BTSPOD to save 25% on your first payment — whether paying month to month or annually — when you subscribe to Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network at ClassicWrestling.net!To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was May 7-13, 2004. Topics of discussion include:The very first Randy Orton vs. Edge singles match taking place on Raw.The early days of the abominable Kane/Lita storyline.The story of how Kenzo Suzuki's wife, Hiroko, got her job with WWE.Triple H's promising" movie career.Hustle III in Yokohama featuring Scott Hall and Kevin Nash in the main event, Cactus Jack wrestling for the Triple Crown, and all sorts of other wackiness.A U.S. based film on the life of El Santo?The saga of Court Bauer's H2 Wrestling, with all of the bullshit that entails.TNA finalizing its TV deal with Fox Sports Net, and how that would change the promotion forever.This is another really entertaining show, especially the H2 discussion!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWE1:23:51 Japan: Hustle, NJPW, NOAH, BJPW, Michinoku Pro, Osaka Pro, & Toryumon2:08:50 Classic Commercial Break2:13:02 Halftime3:00:26 Latin America: CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, El Hijo del Santo, Tijuana, & IWAPR3:12:50 Other USA: H2, IWC, Dusty Rhodes, 3PW, IWAMS, & Bill Goldberg3:42:12 NWA-TNATo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.You can also use code BTSPOD to save 25% on your first payment — whether paying month to month or annually — when you subscribe to Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network at ClassicWrestling.net!To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was May 7-13, 2004. Topics of discussion include:The very first Randy Orton vs. Edge singles match taking place on Raw.The early days of the abominable Kane/Lita storyline.The story of how Kenzo Suzuki's wife, Hiroko, got her job with WWE.Triple H's promising" movie career.Hustle III in Yokohama featuring Scott Hall and Kevin Nash in the main event, Cactus Jack wrestling for the Triple Crown, and all sorts of other wackiness.A U.S. based film on the life of El Santo?The saga of Court Bauer's H2 Wrestling, with all of the bullshit that entails.TNA finalizing its TV deal with Fox Sports Net, and how that would change the promotion forever.This is another really entertaining show, especially the H2 discussion!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWE1:23:51 Japan: Hustle, NJPW, NOAH, BJPW, Michinoku Pro, Osaka Pro, & Toryumon2:08:50 Classic Commercial Break2:13:02 Halftime3:00:26 Latin America: CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, El Hijo del Santo, Tijuana, & IWAPR3:12:50 Other USA: H2, IWC, Dusty Rhodes, 3PW, IWAMS, & Bill Goldberg3:42:12 NWA-TNATo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.You can also use code BTSPOD to save 25% on your first payment — whether paying month to month or annually — when you subscribe to Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network at ClassicWrestling.net!To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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

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

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

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

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

Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was January 29-February 4, 2005. Topics of discussion include:The second WrestleReunion going down in Tampa, and what a weekend it was, as legends and current wrestlers competed on a star-studded show, but Lex Luger's antics ended up being the biggest story to come out of it.Dusty Rhodes' status as the head booker in TNA being questionable at best.Hiroyoshi Tenzan's body falling apart at the exact worst possible time.A wacky angle involving Jose Estrada and his son Julio in WWC.Dr. Keith Lipinski sending in a report about a fun lucha libre show in Chicago.Bill Goldberg's hatred of WWE at the time.A full rundown of the 2005 Royal Rumble PPV featuring John Heidenreich and Gene Snitsky being manly with each other, Batista and John Cena fucking up the big finish to the Rumble match, and Vince McMahon tearing both his quads in when he hit the ring in a fit of anger over said finish.Full Raw and Smackdown rundowns, as Triple H tries (and fails) to play Batista, among other things.All that and much more on a pretty wild show, so check it out!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WrestleReunion0:57:07 TNA1:23:53 Int'l: Motoko Baba Produce, AJPW, NJPW, NOAH, DDT, Osaka Pro, Riki Pro, Zero1-Max, NEO Ladies, AAA, CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, Mil Mascaras/Arena Aficion, Tijuana, & WWC1:53:34 Other USA: JAPW, IWAMS, Chicago Lucha, Memphis, AWS, Dory Funk Jr./NWWL, & Bill Goldberg2:10:15 Classic Commercial Break2:13:26 Halftime3:12:46 WWETo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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

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

Kris and David are guestless as we talk about the almost week that was November 29-December 3, 1998. Topics of discussion include:TV Guide doing a major cover story on pro wrestling, complete with four collectable covers featuring Bill Goldberg, Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin, and The Undertaker, plus the differences in how both companies promoted this on TV.WCW promoting a very classy tribute show to Brian Hildebrand in Knoxville during his second battle with stomach cancer.The Giant getting arrested in Memphis — the source of THAT mugshot — hours after a Thunder taping.Dana Hall talking to Mike Mooneyham about WCW being an enabler for Scott Hall and helping end their marriage in the process.Nitro and Thunder reports including Chris Jericho losing the TV Title as punishment for not signing a new contract and a major angle in the awesome Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Goldberg feud.Giant Baba being forced to miss shows in AJPW due to what turns out to be the colon cancer that kills him in January.AJW running a big show at Yokohama Arena and how the attendance is a sign of how far the company has fallen.WCW talent wrestling WWF talent in CMLL in a major deal that's largely been forgotten.Shane Douglas getting very candid in a newspaper interview.Vince McMahon speaking at Oxford University.Mark Henry and Chyna go out on a date on Raw, which gets interrupted by Donnie B and friends.The WWF posting big numbers at the box office and in the Nielsen ratings.Vince McMahon wanting to have a gay wedding angle, this time with Too Much.This is a stacked show, so check it out!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 TV Guide0:24:25 WCW1:44:41 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, BJPW, IWA Japan, SPWF, WAR, Pancrase, AJW, Arsion, JWP, NEO Ladies, & CWA2:25:33 Classic Commercial Break2:30:02 Halftime3:09:10 Mexico: CMLL, IWRG, & Fraudes en Nuevo Laredo3:27:18 Other USA: ECW, MarylandCW, NDW, Bert Prentice, & Rollerjam3:57:19 WWFTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are guestless as we talk about the almost week that was November 29-December 3, 1998. Topics of discussion include:TV Guide doing a major cover story on pro wrestling, complete with four collectable covers featuring Bill Goldberg, Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin, and The Undertaker, plus the differences in how both companies promoted this on TV.WCW promoting a very classy tribute show to Brian Hildebrand in Knoxville during his second battle with stomach cancer.The Giant getting arrested in Memphis — the source of THAT mugshot — hours after a Thunder taping.Dana Hall talking to Mike Mooneyham about WCW being an enabler for Scott Hall and helping end their marriage in the process.Nitro and Thunder reports including Chris Jericho losing the TV Title as punishment for not signing a new contract and a major angle in the awesome Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Goldberg feud.Giant Baba being forced to miss shows in AJPW due to what turns out to be the colon cancer that kills him in January.AJW running a big show at Yokohama Arena and how the attendance is a sign of how far the company has fallen.WCW talent wrestling WWF talent in CMLL in a major deal that's largely been forgotten.Shane Douglas getting very candid in a newspaper interview.Vince McMahon speaking at Oxford University.Mark Henry and Chyna go out on a date on Raw, which gets interrupted by Donnie B and friends.The WWF posting big numbers at the box office and in the Nielsen ratings.Vince McMahon wanting to have a gay wedding angle, this time with Too Much.This is a stacked show, so check it out!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 TV Guide0:24:25 WCW1:44:41 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, BJPW, IWA Japan, SPWF, WAR, Pancrase, AJW, Arsion, JWP, NEO Ladies, & CWA2:25:33 Classic Commercial Break2:30:02 Halftime3:09:10 Mexico: CMLL, IWRG, & Fraudes en Nuevo Laredo3:27:18 Other USA: ECW, MarylandCW, NDW, Bert Prentice, & Rollerjam3:57:19 WWFTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are back to discuss the week that was November 20-26, 2005. Topics of discussion include:Vince McMahon announcing a "strict" drug testing policy in the wake of Eddie Guerrero's death and Nick "Eugene" Dinsmore passing out in a hotel lobby while high on Somas. We have a full transcript of the speech given to the talent — because they posted the video on WWE.com! — and the early reactions.Raw and Smackdown tapings in England while the two rosters are at war with each other as part of the build to Survivor Series.Batista deciding to work through his torn lat muscle, nixing a plans for Randy Orton to win the World Heavyweight Title from him.Some suitably wacky locker room stories about Juventud Guerrera.AJPW doing good business in Tokyo, which was rare at that time.Nigel McGuinness making his debut in NOAH.Toshiaki Kawada working DragonDoor and U-Style in a total contrast of styles.Nu Wrestling Evolution running a big tournament in Italy during the American-style TV wrestling boom period in that country.CMLL getting a new TV deal.What the big stars in Mexico were making per booking.Promotional wars in Puerto Rico.Rob Feinstein returning to an in-ring role with Frank Goodman's UXW.IWA Mid-South and AAW are at odds, with Jimmy Jacobs caught in the middle.That just scratches the surface this week, so take a listen!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWE1:58:01 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, NOAH, Zero1-Max, Hustle, Apache Army, BJPW, DragonDoor, Dragon Gate, Ishinriki Produce, Michinoku Pro, Osaka Pro, U-Style, M's Style, EPW, & NWA2:38:56 Classic Commercial Break2:43:02 Halftime3:16:04 Other North America: UWA (ON), Stampede, AAA, CMLL, Wrestling Booking Fees, IWRG, Monterrey, IWAPR, NWS, & WWC3:43:46 Other USA: The Fight Network, Hogan Knows Best, Mark Madden, UXW, IWC, NWA Wildside Reunion, AAW, & TNATo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are back to discuss the week that was November 20-26, 2005. Topics of discussion include:Vince McMahon announcing a "strict" drug testing policy in the wake of Eddie Guerrero's death and Nick "Eugene" Dinsmore passing out in a hotel lobby while high on Somas. We have a full transcript of the speech given to the talent — because they posted the video on WWE.com! — and the early reactions.Raw and Smackdown tapings in England while the two rosters are at war with each other as part of the build to Survivor Series.Batista deciding to work through his torn lat muscle, nixing a plans for Randy Orton to win the World Heavyweight Title from him.Some suitably wacky locker room stories about Juventud Guerrera.AJPW doing good business in Tokyo, which was rare at that time.Nigel McGuinness making his debut in NOAH.Toshiaki Kawada working DragonDoor and U-Style in a total contrast of styles.Nu Wrestling Evolution running a big tournament in Italy during the American-style TV wrestling boom period in that country.CMLL getting a new TV deal.What the big stars in Mexico were making per booking.Promotional wars in Puerto Rico.Rob Feinstein returning to an in-ring role with Frank Goodman's UXW.IWA Mid-South and AAW are at odds, with Jimmy Jacobs caught in the middle.That just scratches the surface this week, so take a listen!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWE1:58:01 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, NOAH, Zero1-Max, Hustle, Apache Army, BJPW, DragonDoor, Dragon Gate, Ishinriki Produce, Michinoku Pro, Osaka Pro, U-Style, M's Style, EPW, & NWA2:38:56 Classic Commercial Break2:43:02 Halftime3:16:04 Other North America: UWA (ON), Stampede, AAA, CMLL, Wrestling Booking Fees, IWRG, Monterrey, IWAPR, NWS, & WWC3:43:46 Other USA: The Fight Network, Hogan Knows Best, Mark Madden, UXW, IWC, NWA Wildside Reunion, AAW, & TNATo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are joined by Kaia McKenna (@KaiaMcK) to discuss the week that was September 25-October 1, 2006. Topics of discussion include:Vince Russo making one of his many returns to TNA creative the same weekend that Kurt Angle made his surprise debut.Dixie Carter giving a crazy interview about TNA's drug policy in stemming from concerns about Angle coming in.Buff Bagwell and Lex Luger showing up on Impact to support their buddy Sting.Lots of questions about Antonio Pena's health popping up in AAA.Mistico winning Black Warrior's mask at the big CMLL Anniversario Show.The story of Vampiro's RXLL promotion falling apart.Low-Ki winning IWA Mid-South's 2006 Ted Petty Invitational, with a full rundown of the tournament.WWE taping TV in Oklahoma but not doing any angles humiliating Jim Ross for once.Eric Bischoff returning to plug his book on Raw.The greatness of the early Cryme Tyme vignettes.Hardcore Holly suffering a severe gash on his back in a match against Rob Van Dam on ECW on Syfy continuing the match like it was nothing.The sorry state of SmackDown as a TV show at the time.All of this and so much more on a great episode of BTS!Timestamps:0:00:00 TNA2:01:46 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, Zero-One, BJPW, Dragongate, El Dorado, The Great Sasuke, Michinoku Pro, MUGA, Union Pro, WMF, Shinobu Kandori, JWP, M's Style, Sendai Girls, SUN, Frank Andersson, RoE, & BCW (Scotland)2:35:09 Classic Commercial Break2:39:25 Halftime: “Mr. McMahon” on Netflix Edition3:38:39 Other North America: BSE, AAA, CMLL, AULL, IWRG, RXLL, Univision sale, & IWAPR4:09:26 Other USA: NWS, LSW, World-1, IWAMS, & Rikishi arrested4:37:47 WWETo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are joined by Kaia McKenna (@KaiaMcK) to discuss the week that was September 25-October 1, 2006. Topics of discussion include:Vince Russo making one of his many returns to TNA creative the same weekend that Kurt Angle made his surprise debut.Dixie Carter giving a crazy interview about TNA's drug policy in stemming from concerns about Angle coming in.Buff Bagwell and Lex Luger showing up on Impact to support their buddy Sting.Lots of questions about Antonio Pena's health popping up in AAA.Mistico winning Black Warrior's mask at the big CMLL Anniversario Show.The story of Vampiro's RXLL promotion falling apart.Low-Ki winning IWA Mid-South's 2006 Ted Petty Invitational, with a full rundown of the tournament.WWE taping TV in Oklahoma but not doing any angles humiliating Jim Ross for once.Eric Bischoff returning to plug his book on Raw.The greatness of the early Cryme Tyme vignettes.Hardcore Holly suffering a severe gash on his back in a match against Rob Van Dam on ECW on Syfy continuing the match like it was nothing.The sorry state of SmackDown as a TV show at the time.All of this and so much more on a great episode of BTS!Timestamps:0:00:00 TNA2:01:46 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, Zero-One, BJPW, Dragongate, El Dorado, The Great Sasuke, Michinoku Pro, MUGA, Union Pro, WMF, Shinobu Kandori, JWP, M's Style, Sendai Girls, SUN, Frank Andersson, RoE, & BCW (Scotland)2:35:09 Classic Commercial Break2:39:25 Halftime: “Mr. McMahon” on Netflix Edition3:38:39 Other North America: BSE, AAA, CMLL, AULL, IWRG, RXLL, Univision sale, & IWAPR4:09:26 Other USA: NWS, LSW, World-1, IWAMS, & Rikishi arrested4:37:47 WWETo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was September 11-17, 2003. Topics of discussion include:Hulk Hogan being courted by both the Jarretts and Masahiro Chono to return to the ring.Dutch Mantell entering the TNA creative scene and what that meant for Vince Russo and Glenn Gilberti.After the infamous Shane Douglas vs. Raven hair vs. hair match, the Sinister Minister shaves Raven's head and causes some major issues with how he did it.NOAH puts on a tremendous Budokan show with Kenta Kobashi vs. Yuji Nagata in the main event.Antonio Inoki and Wallid Ismail present the first ever JUNGLE FIGHT in Brazil.Hijo del Santo's hatred of his nephew, Axxel.Mike Tenay leading a group of TNA wrestlers to invade an indie show in New Jersey.ZANDIG GETS HUNG FROM MEAT HOOKS.WWE pulling Jerry Lawler from MLW's War Games show.Randy Savage's having a Milli Vanilli moment during his big rap concert in Florida.WWE getting accused of stealing the best amateur wrestlers in the United States in a very peculiar Wall Street Journal article.The Fabulous Moolah meets Randy Orton on Raw.Superstar Billy Graham getting a few weeks of profiles on WWE Confidential.Details from Triple H's bachelor party.This was a really damn fun show, so LISTEN NOW!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 NWA-TNA1:01:33 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, NOAH, Zero-One, Osaka Pro, The Great Sasuke, DEEP, AJW, AtoZ, Jungle Fight, CMLL, IWRG, & IWAPR2:18:37 Classic Commercial Break2:23:13 Halftime2:28:04 Other USA: CSWF, CZW, MXPW, MLW, San Francisco Lucha, Murad Muhammad, Randy Savage, Johnny Fairplay, & Joanie Laurer/Chynna Doll3:24:38 WWETo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was September 11-17, 2003. Topics of discussion include:Hulk Hogan being courted by both the Jarretts and Masahiro Chono to return to the ring.Dutch Mantell entering the TNA creative scene and what that meant for Vince Russo and Glenn Gilberti.After the infamous Shane Douglas vs. Raven hair vs. hair match, the Sinister Minister shaves Raven's head and causes some major issues with how he did it.NOAH puts on a tremendous Budokan show with Kenta Kobashi vs. Yuji Nagata in the main event.Antonio Inoki and Wallid Ismail present the first ever JUNGLE FIGHT in Brazil.Hijo del Santo's hatred of his nephew, Axxel.Mike Tenay leading a group of TNA wrestlers to invade an indie show in New Jersey.ZANDIG GETS HUNG FROM MEAT HOOKS.WWE pulling Jerry Lawler from MLW's War Games show.Randy Savage's having a Milli Vanilli moment during his big rap concert in Florida.WWE getting accused of stealing the best amateur wrestlers in the United States in a very peculiar Wall Street Journal article.The Fabulous Moolah meets Randy Orton on Raw.Superstar Billy Graham getting a few weeks of profiles on WWE Confidential.Details from Triple H's bachelor party.This was a really damn fun show, so LISTEN NOW!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 NWA-TNA1:01:33 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, NOAH, Zero-One, Osaka Pro, The Great Sasuke, DEEP, AJW, AtoZ, Jungle Fight, CMLL, IWRG, & IWAPR2:18:37 Classic Commercial Break2:23:13 Halftime2:28:04 Other USA: CSWF, CZW, MXPW, MLW, San Francisco Lucha, Murad Muhammad, Randy Savage, Johnny Fairplay, & Joanie Laurer/Chynna Doll3:24:38 WWETo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Welcome back to Open The Voice Gate - Rewind and Rewatch! Case (https://twitter.com/_inyourcase) and Mike (https://twitter.com/fujiiheya) are back to Rewind and Rewatch important events in Dragon System history.Before we get to August's rewind and rewatch, Case and Mike talk about Dragongate's fun Sunday in Fukuoka with the best 3 minute match of the year, IWRG uploads and Shingo Takagi's 20th Anniversary Show's X.From there it's time to continue to celebrate the Dragon System's 25th Anniversary with Rewind and Rewatch. This month, Open The Voice Gate discusses 2002 and 2003 as it relates to the lead up to the Japanese landing of Toryumon X, the final brand of the Toryumon Era. Case and Mike follow the trials and tribulations through different aces, appearances on weird Mutoh All Japan spinoffs, and everything until August 22, 2003, the first ever Japanese Toryumon X show, of which Case and Michael review to close out the very fun episode!Shows Discussed: August 3, 2002: First footage of Toryumon X on tapehttps://dragongate.live/title/?program=program_201806011636&episode=48December 7, 2002: Young Dragons Cup 2002https://dragongate.live/title/?program=program_201806011636&episode=55January 19, 2023: AJPW Wrestle-One 2ndhttps://vk.com/search?q=ajpw%20wrestle-one%202003&z=video487517522_456239797February 22, 2023: Yamaha Cup 2003https://dragongate.live/title/?program=program_201806011636&episode=60May 11, 2003: Toryumon Mexico Anniversary Showhttps://dragongate.live/title/?program=program_201806011636&episode=63August 22, 2003: Toryumon X Debuthttps://dragongate.live/title/?program=program_201806011636&episode=68Our podcast provider, Red Circle, offers the listeners the option to sponsor the show. Click on “Sponsor This Podcaster” at https://redcircle.com/shows/open-the-voice-gate and you can donate a single time, or set up a monthly donation to Open the Voice Gate!Please Rate and Review Open The Voice Gate on the podcast platform of your choice and follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/openvoicegate.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was August 7-13, 1998. Topics of discussion include:WCW Road Wild featuring Jay Leno teaming up with Diamond Dallas Page against Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff, including all of the insanity surrounding that match, plus the rest of that show, which was one of the worst PPV's of all time.Running through Nitro and Thunder, which were filled with wackiness as you would expect.Rick Martel officially retires from wrestling due to an injury suffered during his brief WCW run…but not the injury you're thinking of.Lots of backstage issues in WCW that should come as no shock to anyone.New Japan running a big Osaka Dome show featuring Masahiro Chono winning the IWGP Heavyweight Title for the first time plus Yuji Nagata's return from his excursion to WCW.Ayako Hamada making her wrestling debut.The cat and mouse game regarding the Sandman's status in ECW.The WWF getting into the hospitality business by buying the old Debbie Reynolds Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas while also eyeing a spot in Times Square for an eventual theme restaurant, all over a year before the company went public.The awfulness of Shane McMahon's color commentary on Sunday Night Heat.John Wayne Bobbitt appearing by Val Venis's side as he dumps Mrs. Yamaguchi in one of many crazy moments on this week's episode of Raw.This is a crazy-assed show with a lot of stuff going on, so you don't want to miss this one!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW1:55:47 Eurasia: NJPW, BJPW, FMW, Kurisu Gym, Michinoku Pro, SPWF, UNW, Punch Tahara Wedding Reception, AJW, Arsion, GAEA, JWP, & NWA UK2:26:52 Classic Commercial Break2:31:03 Halftime3:18:20 Other North America: Stampede, AAA, CMLL, IWRG, & Tijuana3:33:33 Other USA: NWA NY, ECW, IPW (PA), All-Star (NC), NDW, IWAMS, Power Pro, CWF (Louisiana), & APW4:06:03 WWFTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was August 7-13, 1998. Topics of discussion include:WCW Road Wild featuring Jay Leno teaming up with Diamond Dallas Page against Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff, including all of the insanity surrounding that match, plus the rest of that show, which was one of the worst PPV's of all time.Running through Nitro and Thunder, which were filled with wackiness as you would expect.Rick Martel officially retires from wrestling due to an injury suffered during his brief WCW run…but not the injury you're thinking of.Lots of backstage issues in WCW that should come as no shock to anyone.New Japan running a big Osaka Dome show featuring Masahiro Chono winning the IWGP Heavyweight Title for the first time plus Yuji Nagata's return from his excursion to WCW.Ayako Hamada making her wrestling debut.The cat and mouse game regarding the Sandman's status in ECW.The WWF getting into the hospitality business by buying the old Debbie Reynolds Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas while also eyeing a spot in Times Square for an eventual theme restaurant, all over a year before the company went public.The awfulness of Shane McMahon's color commentary on Sunday Night Heat.John Wayne Bobbitt appearing by Val Venis's side as he dumps Mrs. Yamaguchi in one of many crazy moments on this week's episode of Raw.This is a crazy-assed show with a lot of stuff going on, so you don't want to miss this one!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW1:55:47 Eurasia: NJPW, BJPW, FMW, Kurisu Gym, Michinoku Pro, SPWF, UNW, Punch Tahara Wedding Reception, AJW, Arsion, GAEA, JWP, & NWA UK2:26:52 Classic Commercial Break2:31:03 Halftime3:18:20 Other North America: Stampede, AAA, CMLL, IWRG, & Tijuana3:33:33 Other USA: NWA NY, ECW, IPW (PA), All-Star (NC), NDW, IWAMS, Power Pro, CWF (Louisiana), & APW4:06:03 WWFTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was July 31-August 6, 1997, a Patreon pick from Christian de la Cruz, who dropped the $25 for us to do the show. Topics of discussion include:SummerSlam '97 at the Meadowlands featuring Owen Hart injuring "Stone Cold" Steve Austin with a seated tombstone piledriver, Mankind and Hunter Hearst Helmsley doing battle in a steel cage match, Bret Hart winning the WWF Championship from The Undertaker with Shawn Michaels as the special referee, and tons more from a very newsworthy show.The Raw after SummerSlam featuring Shawn Michaels cementing his heel turn with a tremendous promo, the Nation of Domination's sudden turn on new leader Ahmed Johnson, and lots more.Kensuke Sasaki winning the G1 Climax in New Japan in what was maybe the worst tournament up to that point due to injuries.WCW flirting with CMLL while already having a working agreement with Promo Azteca, which pisses off Konnan.ECW draws 2,000 fans to a show for the first time in their history thanks to local promoter Troy Martin/Shane Douglas.Really, what IS the deal with ECW, the WWF, and their working agreement?Matt Borne starts up a promotion in Portland and takes part in one of the wildest angles ever.Lex Luger winning the WCW World Heavyweight Title from Hulk Hogan on the 100th episode of Monday Nitro just five days before they meet at the Road Wild PPV.Ted DiBiase returning to manage Rick & Scott Steiner in a very weird move and lots more from a crazy Nitro.All of this and so much more on a slam packed episode of BTS!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF2:06:40 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, BJPW, Michinoku Pro, PWC, WAR, Jd', CWA, & NWA UK2:33:24 Classic Commercial Break2:37:16 Halftime3:20:22 Other North America: Maritimes, AAA, CMLL, IWRG, & Promo Azteca3:38:00 Other USA: NWANJ, ECW, Marty Garner on Montel Williams, OMEGA, CAPW, IWAMS, USWA, Rock 'n' Roll Express, APW, & Matt Borne's Portland Wrestling4:14:05 WCWTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was July 31-August 6, 1997, a Patreon pick from Christian de la Cruz, who dropped the $25 for us to do the show. Topics of discussion include:SummerSlam '97 at the Meadowlands featuring Owen Hart injuring "Stone Cold" Steve Austin with a seated tombstone piledriver, Mankind and Hunter Hearst Helmsley doing battle in a steel cage match, Bret Hart winning the WWF Championship from The Undertaker with Shawn Michaels as the special referee, and tons more from a very newsworthy show.The Raw after SummerSlam featuring Shawn Michaels cementing his heel turn with a tremendous promo, the Nation of Domination's sudden turn on new leader Ahmed Johnson, and lots more.Kensuke Sasaki winning the G1 Climax in New Japan in what was maybe the worst tournament up to that point due to injuries.WCW flirting with CMLL while already having a working agreement with Promo Azteca, which pisses off Konnan.ECW draws 2,000 fans to a show for the first time in their history thanks to local promoter Troy Martin/Shane Douglas.Really, what IS the deal with ECW, the WWF, and their working agreement?Matt Borne starts up a promotion in Portland and takes part in one of the wildest angles ever.Lex Luger winning the WCW World Heavyweight Title from Hulk Hogan on the 100th episode of Monday Nitro just five days before they meet at the Road Wild PPV.Ted DiBiase returning to manage Rick & Scott Steiner in a very weird move and lots more from a crazy Nitro.All of this and so much more on a slam packed episode of BTS!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF2:06:40 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, BJPW, Michinoku Pro, PWC, WAR, Jd', CWA, & NWA UK2:33:24 Classic Commercial Break2:37:16 Halftime3:20:22 Other North America: Maritimes, AAA, CMLL, IWRG, & Promo Azteca3:38:00 Other USA: NWANJ, ECW, Marty Garner on Montel Williams, OMEGA, CAPW, IWAMS, USWA, Rock 'n' Roll Express, APW, & Matt Borne's Portland Wrestling4:14:05 WCWTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the partial week that was July 17-21,1999, a Patreon request via William Lanham who threw down the $25 pledge to pick this week. Topics of discussion include:UPN President Dean Valentine answering tough questions about putting SmackDown on his network considering the WWF's content at that time.The WWF trying to tone down their content as Jeff Jarrett won't let Debra “show off the puppies" anymore.Shane McMahon trying and failing to get Stephanie to date Joey Abs.Nicole Bass making more money doing apartment wrestling than she was in the WWF.The infamous saga, if you can even call it that, of The Dirtbike Kid in Michinoku Pro.Shocker winning Rey Bucanero's mask at the big OCESA Ruleta de la Muerte PPV in Mexico.ECW's Heatwave '99 PPV featuring Buh Buh Ray Dudley going off on one of his wildest and most vulgar rants…right in front of TNN executives who weren't too pleased.Justin Credible's push and whether or not it was warranted.An insane episode of WCW Monday Nitro featuring ARLISS, Dennis Rodman being wacky, Lenny and Lodi being revealed as brothers, and Buff Bagwell in blackface as Ernest Miller, among other things.This was a wild and wacky episode, so don't you don't dare miss it!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:18:49 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, BattlARTS, Capture, FMW, IWA Japan, IWA Kokusai, Michinoku Pro, AJW, GAEA, Jd', JWP, NEO Ladies, JWP/NEO combined show, LLPW, & CWA2:05:07 Mexico: AAA, CMLL, IWRG, OCESA, & Nuevo Laredo2:18:55 Classic Commercial Break2:23:58 Halftime3:12:25 Other USA: ECW, CZW, OVW, MECW (Nashville), Power Pro, & Oregon4:46:04 WCWTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the partial week that was July 17-21,1999, a Patreon request via William Lanham who threw down the $25 pledge to pick this week. Topics of discussion include:UPN President Dean Valentine answering tough questions about putting SmackDown on his network considering the WWF's content at that time.The WWF trying to tone down their content as Jeff Jarrett won't let Debra “show off the puppies" anymore.Shane McMahon trying and failing to get Stephanie to date Joey Abs.Nicole Bass making more money doing apartment wrestling than she was in the WWF.The infamous saga, if you can even call it that, of The Dirtbike Kid in Michinoku Pro.Shocker winning Rey Bucanero's mask at the big OCESA Ruleta de la Muerte PPV in Mexico.ECW's Heatwave '99 PPV featuring Buh Buh Ray Dudley going off on one of his wildest and most vulgar rants…right in front of TNN executives who weren't too pleased.Justin Credible's push and whether or not it was warranted.An insane episode of WCW Monday Nitro featuring ARLISS, Dennis Rodman being wacky, Lenny and Lodi being revealed as brothers, and Buff Bagwell in blackface as Ernest Miller, among other things.This was a wild and wacky episode, so don't you don't dare miss it!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:18:49 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, BattlARTS, Capture, FMW, IWA Japan, IWA Kokusai, Michinoku Pro, AJW, GAEA, Jd', JWP, NEO Ladies, JWP/NEO combined show, LLPW, & CWA2:05:07 Mexico: AAA, CMLL, IWRG, OCESA, & Nuevo Laredo2:18:55 Classic Commercial Break2:23:58 Halftime3:12:25 Other USA: ECW, CZW, OVW, MECW (Nashville), Power Pro, & Oregon4:46:04 WCWTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was July 10-16, 2003. Topics of discussion includes:TNA settling their lawsuits with Jay Hassman and Len Sabal and all that entailed.A.J. Styles publicly expressing his preference of working ROH over NWA-TNA while being the NWA World Heavyweight Champion.Scott D'Amore gaining power behind the scenes.Lots of Japanese news and results including WORLD JAPAN.A wild show in Tijuana featuring lots of masked dudes getting their heads shaved.IWA Puerto Rico doing some big business while WWC does terrible business but beats the IWA in TV ratings.The final Shane Shamrock Cup before MCW's hiatus highlights a very 2003 U.S. indie section.John Cena and Kurt Angle having a battle rap on SmackDown.Kane setting Jim Ross on fire on Raw.Tons more from a loaded WWE section.Very entertaining show this week so check it out!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 NWA-TNA1:07:40 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, NOAH, WJ, Zero-One, BJPW, Michinoku Pro, Osaka Pro, Toryumon, GAEA, Jd', JWP, LLPW, & NEO Ladies1:54:34 Other North America: Stampede, CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, Tijuana, IWAPR, & WWC2:28:39 Classic Commercial Break2:33:13 Halftime3:11:32 Other USA: CSWF, ROH, PTW, WXW (PA), M(aryland)CW, NWA Wildside, GlobalCW, CAPW, IWAMS, Memphis, MCW/NWA Midwest, & UPW3:46:13 WWETo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was July 10-16, 2003. Topics of discussion includes:TNA settling their lawsuits with Jay Hassman and Len Sabal and all that entailed.A.J. Styles publicly expressing his preference of working ROH over NWA-TNA while being the NWA World Heavyweight Champion.Scott D'Amore gaining power behind the scenes.Lots of Japanese news and results including WORLD JAPAN.A wild show in Tijuana featuring lots of masked dudes getting their heads shaved.IWA Puerto Rico doing some big business while WWC does terrible business but beats the IWA in TV ratings.The final Shane Shamrock Cup before MCW's hiatus highlights a very 2003 U.S. indie section.John Cena and Kurt Angle having a battle rap on SmackDown.Kane setting Jim Ross on fire on Raw.Tons more from a loaded WWE section.Very entertaining show this week so check it out!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 NWA-TNA1:07:40 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, NOAH, WJ, Zero-One, BJPW, Michinoku Pro, Osaka Pro, Toryumon, GAEA, Jd', JWP, LLPW, & NEO Ladies1:54:34 Other North America: Stampede, CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, Tijuana, IWAPR, & WWC2:28:39 Classic Commercial Break2:33:13 Halftime3:11:32 Other USA: CSWF, ROH, PTW, WXW (PA), M(aryland)CW, NWA Wildside, GlobalCW, CAPW, IWAMS, Memphis, MCW/NWA Midwest, & UPW3:46:13 WWETo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are joined by Daniel Makabe (@danielmakabe) for the first half of the show as we discuss the week that was July 3-9, 1999. Topics of discussion include:A crazy episode of WCW Monday Nitro at the Georgia Dome featuring Bret Hart's return to TV after the tragic death of Owen Hart, Bill Goldberg's surprise return after Megadeth's live performance, The West Texas Rednecks having a concert of their own, Randy Savage assaulting women, and A LOT more.Sting giving a very candid interview to the Miami Herald.Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends on BBC2 visiting the WCW Power Plant, where Louis gets a lot more than he bargained for.Kenta Kobashi coming back early from nasal surgery.A pro wrestling-tinged Pride FC 6 featuring Mark Kerr taking out Nobuhiko Takada and Naoya Ogawa's debut vs. Gary Goodridge.Paul Heyman giving one of the greatest, most Heymanesque interviews in the history of the Torch about the state of ECW.Jerry Lawler announcing his candidacy for the Mayor of Memphis.Oregon continuing their policy of testing pro wrestlers for illegal drugs.Vince McMahon crashing his motorcycle and somehow immediately returning to work.News on Chris Jericho's pending arrival to the WWF.This show is LOADED, so you better not miss it!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW3:02:00 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, Capture, EWF, Osaka Pro, SGP, Toryumon, ZIPANG, Pride, Parinya, AJW, GAEA, & NEO Ladies3:59:38 Classic Commercial Break4:03:24 Halftime4:21:31 Mexico: AAA, CMLL, IWRG, & OCESA4:34:09 ECW5:20:51 Other USA: NWA Northeast, IWF (NJ), JAPW, MarylandCW, Abdullah the Butcher vs. Chick Donovan, OVW, Music City, Power Pro, Jerry Lawler mayoral campaign, & Oregon drug testing drama6:06:56 WWFTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are joined by Daniel Makabe (@danielmakabe) for the first half of the show as we discuss the week that was July 3-9, 1999. Topics of discussion include:A crazy episode of WCW Monday Nitro at the Georgia Dome featuring Bret Hart's return to TV after the tragic death of Owen Hart, Bill Goldberg's surprise return after Megadeth's live performance, The West Texas Rednecks having a concert of their own, Randy Savage assaulting women, and A LOT more.Sting giving a very candid interview to the Miami Herald.Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends on BBC2 visiting the WCW Power Plant, where Louis gets a lot more than he bargained for.Kenta Kobashi coming back early from nasal surgery.A pro wrestling-tinged Pride FC 6 featuring Mark Kerr taking out Nobuhiko Takada and Naoya Ogawa's debut vs. Gary Goodridge.Paul Heyman giving one of the greatest, most Heymanesque interviews in the history of the Torch about the state of ECW.Jerry Lawler announcing his candidacy for the Mayor of Memphis.Oregon continuing their policy of testing pro wrestlers for illegal drugs.Vince McMahon crashing his motorcycle and somehow immediately returning to work.News on Chris Jericho's pending arrival to the WWF.This show is LOADED, so you better not miss it!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW3:02:00 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, Capture, EWF, Osaka Pro, SGP, Toryumon, ZIPANG, Pride, Parinya, AJW, GAEA, & NEO Ladies3:59:38 Classic Commercial Break4:03:24 Halftime4:21:31 Mexico: AAA, CMLL, IWRG, & OCESA4:34:09 ECW5:20:51 Other USA: NWA Northeast, IWF (NJ), JAPW, MarylandCW, Abdullah the Butcher vs. Chick Donovan, OVW, Music City, Power Pro, Jerry Lawler mayoral campaign, & Oregon drug testing drama6:06:56 WWFTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are joined by Mark Coale (@black_bile) as we discuss the week that was June 19-25, 2014, which Mark requested on our Patreon by dropping the $50 to sit in for a segment of the show. Topics of discussion include:TNA heading to New York to tape lots of TV while trying to save their TV deal with Spike.An update on Global Force Wrestling in its early stages.NJPW's Dominion PPV featuring Bad Luck Fale winning the IWGP Intercontinental Title from Shinsuke Nakamura in the main event and an amazing Kota Ibushi vs. Ricochet match on the undercard.Mark joining us for the lucha segment, where we go into detail about the greatness of the that year's En Busca de un Idolo tournament.Invader #1 quitting as WWC booker.ROH running their first "real" live PPV, Best in the World, headlined by Michael Elgin winning the ROH Title from Adam Cole.The state of the WWE Championship after Daniel Bryan had to vacate due to a neck injury, plus Vickie Guerrero's great farewell on Raw and lots of clips from that week's TV, including NXT.It's hard to believe it's already been 10 years since this stuff took place, but it has, and this was quite the show, so LISTEN NOW!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 TNA & GFW1:05:56 Japan: NJPW, NOAH, & Wrestle-11:33:43 Latin America: AAA, CMLL, IWRG, Tijuana, & WWC2:32:26 Classic Commercial Break2:36:59 Halftime3:18:00 Other USA: ROH, Beyond, & FIP4:04:50 WWETo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are joined by Mark Coale (@black_bile) as we discuss the week that was June 19-25, 2014, which Mark requested on our Patreon by dropping the $50 to sit in for a segment of the show. Topics of discussion include:TNA heading to New York to tape lots of TV while trying to save their TV deal with Spike.An update on Global Force Wrestling in its early stages.NJPW's Dominion PPV featuring Bad Luck Fale winning the IWGP Intercontinental Title from Shinsuke Nakamura in the main event and an amazing Kota Ibushi vs. Ricochet match on the undercard.Mark joining us for the lucha segment, where we go into detail about the greatness of the that year's En Busca de un Idolo tournament.Invader #1 quitting as WWC booker.ROH running their first "real" live PPV, Best in the World, headlined by Michael Elgin winning the ROH Title from Adam Cole.The state of the WWE Championship after Daniel Bryan had to vacate due to a neck injury, plus Vickie Guerrero's great farewell on Raw and lots of clips from that week's TV, including NXT.It's hard to believe it's already been 10 years since this stuff took place, but it has, and this was quite the show, so LISTEN NOW!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 TNA & GFW1:05:56 Japan: NJPW, NOAH, & Wrestle-11:33:43 Latin America: AAA, CMLL, IWRG, Tijuana, & WWC2:32:26 Classic Commercial Break2:36:59 Halftime3:18:00 Other USA: ROH, Beyond, & FIP4:04:50 WWETo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are joined by Matt Griffin (@MattTheMouth) as we discuss the week that was April 24-30, 2002. Topics of discussion include:Jerry Jarrett's then-unnamed startup national wrestling promotion is set to run weekly PPVs, and we talk about that business model as well as if it could've ever been sustainable.Jerry Jarrett's thoughts on Vince Russo and if he wanted him involved or not.The announcement of wacky show booked by Road Warrior Animal featuring Japanese imports and all sorts of older names at a baseball stadium in Atlantic City.Mark and Jay Briscoe quitting CZW.Eddie Guerrero appears as the WWF Intercontinental Champion on IWC and ROH shows during the same weekend, even defending the title against CM Punk's IWC Title on the former show.We use a DVDVR Road Report being as source material for the first time, as our week has an NWA Virginia show headlined by Matt as "Mr. Delicious" Jacey North that Dean Rasmussen and Phil Rippa attended.A total debacle of an XWF tour of Texas that was canceled at the last minute.Riki Choshu leaving New Japan in quite the understated fashion and the reasons for that.Gong Magazine's annual popularity polls and the surprising results.Hulk Hogan's run as WWF Champion being a total bomb business-wise, and why it even happened in the first place.Randy Orton makes his WWF TV debut in the most Randy Orton fashion possible.William Regal and Hulk Hogan having a spot of tea on Raw.Vince McMahon nixing Kurt Angle's PSAs for angina awareness from airing on SmackDown.All this and so, so much more on a loaded episode of BTS!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Other USA: Jarrett Expanded Universe, IWS (NJ), Ted Petty, ICW (NY), CZW, ROH, IWC, NWA Virginia, NACW, NWA Wildside, IWF (MI), HWA, IWAMS, Jamie Dundee, XWF, XPW, & Azteca Promotions2:37:23 Classic Commercial Break2:41:07 Halftime3:31:03 Int'l: NJPW, AJPW, NOAH, Zero-One, BJPW, CMA, DDT, IWA Japan, Michinoku Pro, Toryumon, Weekly Gong, AJW, Arsion, Jd', NEO Ladies, WrestleTalk, NHBW, CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, & Tijuana4:35:47 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.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 Matt Griffin (@MattTheMouth) as we discuss the week that was April 24-30, 2002. Topics of discussion include:Jerry Jarrett's then-unnamed startup national wrestling promotion is set to run weekly PPVs, and we talk about that business model as well as if it could've ever been sustainable.Jerry Jarrett's thoughts on Vince Russo and if he wanted him involved or not.The announcement of wacky show booked by Road Warrior Animal featuring Japanese imports and all sorts of older names at a baseball stadium in Atlantic City.Mark and Jay Briscoe quitting CZW.Eddie Guerrero appears as the WWF Intercontinental Champion on IWC and ROH shows during the same weekend, even defending the title against CM Punk's IWC Title on the former show.We use a DVDVR Road Report being as source material for the first time, as our week has an NWA Virginia show headlined by Matt as "Mr. Delicious" Jacey North that Dean Rasmussen and Phil Rippa attended.A total debacle of an XWF tour of Texas that was canceled at the last minute.Riki Choshu leaving New Japan in quite the understated fashion and the reasons for that.Gong Magazine's annual popularity polls and the surprising results.Hulk Hogan's run as WWF Champion being a total bomb business-wise, and why it even happened in the first place.Randy Orton makes his WWF TV debut in the most Randy Orton fashion possible.William Regal and Hulk Hogan having a spot of tea on Raw.Vince McMahon nixing Kurt Angle's PSAs for angina awareness from airing on SmackDown.All this and so, so much more on a loaded episode of BTS!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Other USA: Jarrett Expanded Universe, IWS (NJ), Ted Petty, ICW (NY), CZW, ROH, IWC, NWA Virginia, NACW, NWA Wildside, IWF (MI), HWA, IWAMS, Jamie Dundee, XWF, XPW, & Azteca Promotions2:37:23 Classic Commercial Break2:41:07 Halftime3:31:03 Int'l: NJPW, AJPW, NOAH, Zero-One, BJPW, CMA, DDT, IWA Japan, Michinoku Pro, Toryumon, Weekly Gong, AJW, Arsion, Jd', NEO Ladies, WrestleTalk, NHBW, CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, & Tijuana4:35:47 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.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 April 6-12, 1988. Topics of discussion include:The WWF staying on USA Network even though they were undergoing a leadership change.X-Pac's contract and how it differs from other WWF contracts at the time.Cactus Jack cutting an impassioned promo on Raw that the fans in the building didn't give a shit about.Stone Cold goes corporate....or does he?Mitsuharu Misawa, like Shawn Michaels, is breaking down physically.Paul Heyman suspends Sabu and The Sandman for some of their out of the ring chicanery.Adrian Street's career is in jeopardy after a serious injury.Who exactly owns Music City Wrestling?he reasons why Sid Vicious won't be working for Memphis Power Pro Wrestling.The saga of Ric Flair and the 4/9 episode of Thunder in Tallahassee, Florida, plus how close was he to jumping to the WWF for their 4/26 PPV in Greensboro.WCW wrestlers hanging out backstage at ECW shows and how that got them heat in WCW.Some amazing clips of some wild episodes of Nitro and Thunder that you can't miss.This is a fantastic show, so LISTEN NOW!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:18:27 Int'l: AJPW, IWA Kokusai, AJW, JWP, LLPW, AAA, CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, Promo Azteca, Tijuana, & WWC1:49:14 Classic Commercial Break1:53:35 Halftime2:38:28 Other USA: ECW, SSW, Adrian Street, IWAMS, Music City, Memphis Power Pro, NWA Southwest, Mike Modest, & Oregon Lucha3:10:02 WCWTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was April 6-12, 1988. Topics of discussion include:The WWF staying on USA Network even though they were undergoing a leadership change.X-Pac's contract and how it differs from other WWF contracts at the time.Cactus Jack cutting an impassioned promo on Raw that the fans in the building didn't give a shit about.Stone Cold goes corporate....or does he?Mitsuharu Misawa, like Shawn Michaels, is breaking down physically.Paul Heyman suspends Sabu and The Sandman for some of their out of the ring chicanery.Adrian Street's career is in jeopardy after a serious injury.Who exactly owns Music City Wrestling?he reasons why Sid Vicious won't be working for Memphis Power Pro Wrestling.The saga of Ric Flair and the 4/9 episode of Thunder in Tallahassee, Florida, plus how close was he to jumping to the WWF for their 4/26 PPV in Greensboro.WCW wrestlers hanging out backstage at ECW shows and how that got them heat in WCW.Some amazing clips of some wild episodes of Nitro and Thunder that you can't miss.This is a fantastic show, so LISTEN NOW!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:18:27 Int'l: AJPW, IWA Kokusai, AJW, JWP, LLPW, AAA, CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, Promo Azteca, Tijuana, & WWC1:49:14 Classic Commercial Break1:53:35 Halftime2:38:28 Other USA: ECW, SSW, Adrian Street, IWAMS, Music City, Memphis Power Pro, NWA Southwest, Mike Modest, & Oregon Lucha3:10:02 WCWTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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 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 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