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This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take a look at the earliest days of Pro Wrestling USA, and focus on Bob Backlund's appearances there. Bob had recently parted ways with the WWF, and he had plenty to say about his former employer. We share the audio with you and discuss it! Plus we also … Continue reading Episode 326: The Episode We've Been Threatening → The post Episode 326: The Episode We've Been Threatening appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

Ask Dutch Anything 30 | John Cena and Other Wrestlers Who Refused to Lose | We The People in 2024 | Austin Idol It's Tuesday. On Tuesday we Ask Dutch Anything. This week, Dutch discusses his televised match vs Harly Race on Pro Wrestling USA and more specificlly, how the match came about, what he was told about the finish and how he felt about it. Dutch will also talk about the concept of managing Jake Hager in AEW with a renwed "We The People" Gimmick, John Cena's rumoured backstage power plays and the prospect of having Mark Calaway on the podcast in the future! Enjoy! FOLLOW STORY TIME ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/storytimewithdutchmantell DUTCH MANTELL NOW ON PRO WRESTLING TEES: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/dutchmantell

It's a BETWEEN THE SHEETS CHRISTMAS!!!! this week as Kris and David are joined by our dear friends Beau James (@kingofkingsport) & Robert O'Connor (@ghostofquinones) to discuss the week-plus that was December 20-29, 1985. Topics of discussion include:Stan Hansen becoming the AWA World Heavyweight Champion by beating Rick Martel at a Pro Wrestling USA show at the Meadowlands.Problems onscreen between Tully Blanchard and Baby Doll.The greatness of Ric Flair at the time, specifically his amazing match with Ronnie Garvin on the 12/28 episode of World Championship Wrestling.The Christmas week house show schedule for all of the American promotions and how good or bad the shows did at the box office for everyone involved.The short life of Southern All-Star Wrestling in Knoxville.A recap of the Stud Stable vs. the Armstrongs in Continental.The buildup for the second Jerry Lawler vs. Bill Dundee loser leaves town match, which ended with Lawler leaving Memphis.The birth of the Blade Runners on Memphis TV as the future Sting and Ultimate Warrior shed the Freedom Fighters gimmick.Mid-South's first TV shows taped in an arena setting (instead of the Irish McNeil Boys Club) start airing.Christmas Wrestling Star Wars at Reunion Arena "bombing" at the gate as World Class blows off the Von Erichs/Dynamic Duo program and tries to reignite the Von Erichs/Freebirds feud.Bruiser Brody becomes the first "Million Dollar Man" in wrestling in Texas All-Star.Ted Arcidi makes his WWF TV debut while the British Bulldogs make their WWF commitment firm by leaving AJPW.We love doing this show every year, with both Beau and O'Connor killing it every time so, from BTS to you, we wish you all a very merry Christmas and happy holiday season!Timestamps:0:00:00 Pro Wrestling USA & Jim Crockett Promotions1:51:35 Int'l: AJW, CWA/NSPS, MoscaMania, Montreal, Stampede, EMLL, UWA, & WWC2:38:28 Classic Commercial Break2:42:03 Halftime3:12:30 USA East: Southern All-Star, CWF, Continental, & CWA/Memphis4:55;48 USA West: Mid-South, Houston, WCCW, TASW, Central States, AWA, & Portland6:00:10 WWFTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

It's a BETWEEN THE SHEETS CHRISTMAS!!!! this week as Kris and David are joined by our dear friends Beau James (@kingofkingsport) & Robert O'Connor (@ghostofquinones) to discuss the week-plus that was December 20-29, 1985. Topics of discussion include:Stan Hansen becoming the AWA World Heavyweight Champion by beating Rick Martel at a Pro Wrestling USA show at the Meadowlands.Problems onscreen between Tully Blanchard and Baby Doll.The greatness of Ric Flair at the time, specifically his amazing match with Ronnie Garvin on the 12/28 episode of World Championship Wrestling.The Christmas week house show schedule for all of the American promotions and how good or bad the shows did at the box office for everyone involved.The short life of Southern All-Star Wrestling in Knoxville.A recap of the Stud Stable vs. the Armstrongs in Continental.The buildup for the second Jerry Lawler vs. Bill Dundee loser leaves town match, which ended with Lawler leaving Memphis.The birth of the Blade Runners on Memphis TV as the future Sting and Ultimate Warrior shed the Freedom Fighters gimmick.Mid-South's first TV shows taped in an arena setting (instead of the Irish McNeil Boys Club) start airing.Christmas Wrestling Star Wars at Reunion Arena "bombing" at the gate as World Class blows off the Von Erichs/Dynamic Duo program and tries to reignite the Von Erichs/Freebirds feud.Bruiser Brody becomes the first "Million Dollar Man" in wrestling in Texas All-Star.Ted Arcidi makes his WWF TV debut while the British Bulldogs make their WWF commitment firm by leaving AJPW.We love doing this show every year, with both Beau and O'Connor killing it every time so, from BTS to you, we wish you all a very merry Christmas and happy holiday season!Timestamps:0:00:00 Pro Wrestling USA & Jim Crockett Promotions1:51:35 Int'l: AJW, CWA/NSPS, MoscaMania, Montreal, Stampede, EMLL, UWA, & WWC2:38:28 Classic Commercial Break2:42:03 Halftime3:12:30 USA East: Southern All-Star, CWF, Continental, & CWA/Memphis4:55;48 USA West: Mid-South, Houston, WCCW, TASW, Central States, AWA, & Portland6:00:10 WWFTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We begin our latest venture back in time to 1985 in the Memphis Wrestling territory! Guest Steve Crawford joins the program to set the stage for 1985 in the CWA by talking a variety of topics and bring everyone up to speed on the product. We discuss the changes in the wrestling business, the WWF's national expansion, Pro Wrestling USA, the Memphis/Georgia alliance that lasted only 2 months, Gordon Solie replacing Dave Brown on commentary (BRU-THER), Angelo Poffo's ICW, Jerry Lawler's jealousy with the Fabs, Jerry Jarrett paying for Jimmy Valiant's "black house", Rick Rude's face turn, where does Korchenko rate on the list of wrestling "Russians", & more! From there, to prepare for the new year we look over a pair of late December 1984 Mid-South Coliseum cards, we also take a gander at the January 1985 Mempho roster and roll call of Champions. Finally, we discuss the "Reset Button" being hit to begin the new year of 1985, & so much more!  (*** DISCLAIMER: Please pardon the feedback/echo during portions of the broadcast from my end. It was unavoidable as it appears my end was picking up Steve's speakers at times, causing an unforseen echo when I spoke here and there. We hope you can look through that and enjoy the program for the great conversation. It was a ton of fun as we get ready for the CWA in 1985.  Thanks!)Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadePlease Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #030MEMPHIS 1985 - SETTING THE STAGE (w/Guest Co-Host Steve Crawford)We begin our latest venture back in time to 1985 in the Memphis Wrestling territory! Guest Steve Crawford joins the program to set the stage for 1985 in the CWA by talking a variety of topics and bring everyone up to speed on the product. We discuss the changes in the wrestling business, the WWF's national expansion, Pro Wrestling USA, the Memphis/Georgia alliance that lasted only 2 months, Gordon Solie replacing Dave Brown on commentary (BRU-THER), Angelo Poffo's ICW, Jerry Lawler's jealousy with the Fabs, Jerry Jarrett paying for Jimmy Valiant's "black house", Rick Rude's face turn, where does Korchenko rate on the list of wrestling "Russians", & more! From there, to prepare for the new year we look over a pair of late December 1984 Mid-South Coliseum cards, we also take a gander at the January 1985 Mempho roster and roll call of Champions. Finally, we discuss the "Reset Button" being hit to begin the new year of 1985, & so much more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Celebrating the release of my new book: DragonKingKarl's 1984-1985 Pro Wrestling Omnibus, I will take a look back at these two massively important years in pro wrestling history. Hulk Hogan wins the WWF title, the WWF national expansion begins in earnest including the takeover of the WTBS time slot, the death of David Von Erich, Starrcade 1984 & 1985, massive Thanksgiving Day shows, Pro Wrestling USA, the injury of Mike Von Erich, WWF WrestleMania I, Mr. T, the John Stossell slap, and much more. It's a massive two year period in pro wrestling. Let's discuss it!

Kris and David are joined by Robert O'Connor (@ghostofquinones) to discuss the week that was October 25-31, 1984. Topics of discussion include:World Class running their first ever Cotton Bowl show featuring the return of Sunshine, Chris Adams cementing his heel turn on Kevin Von Erich, and lots more.World Class ramping up the use of blood for the first time since the promotion started booming, which could be causing problems at the gate.A wild and wacky group of foreigners on tour with All Japan.Dave Meltzer's thoughts on Pro Wrestling USA and how valid they were.J.J. Dillon and the Long Riders making things hard for Vic Steamboat and the crew at his brother's Mid-Atlantic Gym.Jimmy Hart making his debut on TBS for Ole's group and turning it on it's ear.Jay Youngblood giving Ric Flair a run for his money in Florida.An amazing Korstia Korchenko video airing in Memphis.Mid-South TV being the best in the country at the time with plenty of examples.The WWF going to war with Bob Geigel in St. Louis and Kansas City with head-to-head shows.Verne Gagne doing his best Vince McMahon impersonation with regards to his handling of no-shows on AWA shows.Hulk Hogan dealing with a knee injury.Roddy Piper making Tonga Kid a star in a big TV angle.The WWF and TBS starting to have problems as Nielsen ratings dwindle.All of this and TONS more, plus O'Connor being O'Connor.Timestamps:0:00:00 WCCW1:21:45 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, CWA, Montreal, Vancouver All-Star, EMLL, & UWA2:13:19 Classic Commercial Break2:16:28 Halftime3:06:13 USA East: PWUSA, JCP, CWG, CWF, Southeastern, & CWA/Memphis 4:27:14 USA West: Mid-South, St. Louis, Central States, Houston, Southwest, AWA, & Portland5:41:27 WWFTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are joined by Robert O'Connor (@ghostofquinones) to discuss the week that was October 25-31, 1984. Topics of discussion include:World Class running their first ever Cotton Bowl show featuring the return of Sunshine, Chris Adams cementing his heel turn on Kevin Von Erich, and lots more.World Class ramping up the use of blood for the first time since the promotion started booming, which could be causing problems at the gate.A wild and wacky group of foreigners on tour with All Japan.Dave Meltzer's thoughts on Pro Wrestling USA and how valid they were.J.J. Dillon and the Long Riders making things hard for Vic Steamboat and the crew at his brother's Mid-Atlantic Gym.Jimmy Hart making his debut on TBS for Ole's group and turning it on it's ear.Jay Youngblood giving Ric Flair a run for his money in Florida.An amazing Korstia Korchenko video airing in Memphis.Mid-South TV being the best in the country at the time with plenty of examples.The WWF going to war with Bob Geigel in St. Louis and Kansas City with head-to-head shows.Verne Gagne doing his best Vince McMahon impersonation with regards to his handling of no-shows on AWA shows.Hulk Hogan dealing with a knee injury.Roddy Piper making Tonga Kid a star in a big TV angle.The WWF and TBS starting to have problems as Nielsen ratings dwindle.All of this and TONS more, plus O'Connor being O'Connor.Timestamps:0:00:00 WCCW1:21:45 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, CWA, Montreal, Vancouver All-Star, EMLL, & UWA2:13:19 Classic Commercial Break2:16:28 Halftime3:06:13 USA East: PWUSA, JCP, CWG, CWF, Southeastern, & CWA/Memphis 4:27:14 USA West: Mid-South, St. Louis, Central States, Houston, Southwest, AWA, & Portland5:41:27 WWFTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Legendary pro wrestler King Kaluha joins the show to talk his career. including his earliest days, DC "Mad Dog" Drake, Vic Steamboat, working Pro Wrestling USA, AWA, the Savoldis, NWF & Bob Raskin, ECW, Crockett, Tom Brandi, the independent sceen of the 80s & 90s, Johnny Rodz lus so much more!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rick252/support

On the 4th stop on the #2021HalloweenHavocSeries, Joe Drilling and Eric Allen of What A Maneuver stops in again to discuss the November 2nd, 1985 edition of WWF Saturday Night's Main Event - which was their Halloween special on NBC!  The guys talked some about the evolution of the business and how much it meant for any wrestling to be on NBC, Pro Wrestling USA, Jesse Ventura's comments about fish in the Mississippi River, Roddy Piper being out of his mind, and so much more at the When It Was Cool Podcast Network and FlairFlop.com

Kris & David are joined by John McAdam (@CCMilani) to discuss the week that was September 29th-October 5th, 1984. We talk about some major happenings going down in Japan, as Riki Choshu's entire Ishingundan/Restoration Army group leaves New Japan to hook up up with former NJPW local promoter Naoki Otsuka and this All Japan by proxy. We have LOTS of major details about what happened and how the landscape was shaken up by this going on. John then joins us for the television debut of Pro Wrestling USA and how that changed wrestling in many ways, the sad state of Georgia wrestling after Black Saturday, why Jim Cornette's best work was in Mid-South, Chris Adams turning heel in World Class and how that all went down, and George Scott shaking up the WWF for the right reasons as he gets more control as Vince McMahon's official booker of record. All that and so much more on a 80's-riffic episode of Between the Sheets!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, AJW, CWA, Joint Promotions, Montreal, EMLL, UWA, & WWC0:56:48 Classic Commercial Break1:01:54 Halftime1:05:57 USA East: PWUSA, JCP, Georgia, CWF, SECW, & Memphis2:03:10 USA West: Mid-South, Southwest, St. Louis, AWA, Portland, & Hawaii2:30:14 WCCW3:01:04 WWF3:53:38 Patreon Preview: Vince McMahon's initial public response to the nWo/Outsiders angleTo 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 VyprVPN 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 $1.67/month if you go with a three year 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 will explain how the 2021 "Forbidden Door" is actually a successful version of the old 1980's Pro Wrestling USA idea (which was WCCW, JCP/NWA, The Future USWA, and the AWA, banding together to fight Vince and the Hulking WWF Machine of the 1980s)

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Jahmale Hepburn (1989-2021). We love you and we miss you, brother. Rest in peace.Kris & David are joined by Mark Coale (@black_bile) to discuss the week that was August 11-17, 1985, which Mark requested as part of his $100 pledge to our Patreon, which is linked at the bottom of these show notes. We start off talking about Jim Crockett Promotions and everything going on there post-Great American Bash, featuring some great promos from Dusty Rhodes & Ric Flair, which is an interesting overall look at them as they prepare to expand nationwide while trying to manipulate the territories at the same time. We also talk about New Japan negotiating talent-sharing deals with various promotions, Pro Wrestling USA being on the ropes in the Northeast, Robert Fuller turning on Bob Armstrong in Continental, Dave Meltzer in Memphis for the Wrestling Fans International convention and a wild Badstreet match with the Freebirds against Austin Idol & Jerry Lawler, World Class touring the Northeast, the AWA getting ready to start on ESPN, and a fun WWF section featuring Vince McMahon & Lord Alfred Hayes visiting Terry Funk in a "saloon." It's always great to go back to this time period, so we hope you enjoy it!!!!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Tribute to Jahmale “RealHero” Hepburn0:08:50 Jim Crockett Promotions1:22:36 Int'l: NJPW, CWA, Tomko's All-Star Wrestling, & WWC1:37:26 USA East: PWUSA, All=South, CWF, CCW. & Memphis2:51:01 Classic Commercial Break2:55:35 Halftime3:15:27 USA West: Mid-South, WCCW, Texas All-Star Wrestling, Central States, AWA, & Portland3:58:58 WWFTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then VyprVPN 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 $1.67/month if you go with a three year 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

Rick sits down and talks with legendary referee and author of the book Ringman to talk his 32 years in the business. Including working for the WWF, NWA, Pro Wrestling USA. As well as what it was like to work with Bruno Sammartino, Paul Heyman. Tommy Janette and his Northeast Championship Wrestling, USWF and what was it like working the Heroes of Wrestling Pay Per View. And being a part of Northeast Wrestling for 15 years. We also get his thoughts on Misty Blue Simms, Bert Centano, Larry Winters, Sal Bellomo, the late Mark Tendler and so much more. Check out www.prowrestlinghall.org Show your love for PWZ by grabbing yourself a shirt, hoodie, mug or something for this kids http://tee.pub/lic/d73rVFX4ZNo Questions, comments, inquiries or submissions pwzpodcast@gmail.com or prowrestlezone@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pwzpodcast/ Twitter & Instagram @pwzpodcast & @TheRickDelSanto TikTok @pwzpod Looking for rare wrestling DVDs, autographs and more? Check out our Mercari store. Items added daily. https://www.mercari.com/u/485071091

Jonathan Hood reflects on the life of Jim Crockett Jr, pro wrestling promoter for the National Wrestling Alliance. You will hear from Ric Flair, Larry Zybyszko, JJ Dillion, Tony Schiavone and more about what Jim Crockett meant to the pro wrestling landscape. twitter.com/wrestlingtwt instagram.com/wrestlingtwt Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tuesday-wrestling-tuesday-with-jonathan-hood/id1464098067 In 1980, Crockett was elected to his first term as NWA President, which ended in 1982. He had a working relationship with Maple Leaf Wrestling, based out of Toronto and owned by Frank Tunney, until Tunney's death in 1983. Tunney's nephew Jack Tunney switched Maple Leaf Wrestling's working agreement to Vince McMahon's World Wrestling Federation (WWF).[Crockett then formed a short-lived relationship with Verne Gagne and his American Wrestling Association (AWA) to form Pro Wrestling USA. Crockett was elected to a second term as NWA President in 1985. He bought Vince McMahon's Saturday night TV time slot on Superstation WTBS and his business began to flourish. During that year, he organized the first annual Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup, in which wrestlers from eight NWA regional territories participated in a day-long tag team tournament at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. The Road Warriors defeated Ron Garvin & Magnum T.A. after 7½ hours to win the tournament. Although Crockett had organized the tournament as a tribute to his father, several rival promoters suspected he was using the event to further his own plans for expanding his promotion nationally. Their suspicions increased as Crockett began holding wrestling events in Memphis and Florida without contacting the local NWA promoters. He eventually purchased promotions based in Oklahoma and Kansas City in the Mid-South territory and began airing his own televised wrestling events, which were syndicated across the United States.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Thunderfoot Gene Ligon. The former NWA Central States Tag Team Champion joins the show today to talk about his entire career. Host John Poz and Gene will talk about his run as Thunderfoot II, wrestling in the NWA for JCP/MACW, The Crockett Cup, wrestling in the WWF, WCW, AJPW, Central States, Pro Wrestling USA, and so much more!

Wrestling with History featuring former WWE and AWA broadcaster Ken Resnick drops every Wednesday on VOC Nation and dives deep into each year of the 1980s and 1990s contrasted with today's product. This week Ken and Bruce finish 1984 with stops on: Pro Wrestling USA, the Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr fight, Stu Hart, Andre the Giant's haircut, and the John Stossel incident that Ken Resnick believes was a setup to draw interest for Wrestlemania. Plus, the rumor mill gets going regarding potential additions to the VOC Nation staff. Listen and subscribe! VOC Nation provides daily, interactive talk radio, geared toward the professional wrestling community. Other notable show hosts include former WWE/TNA star Shelly Martinez (Shelly LIVE – Wednesdays), former WWE and AWA broadcaster Ken Resnick (Wrestling with History – Wednesdays), former WCW performer The Maestro (WCW Retro – Thursdays), former TNA Impact talent Wes Brisco (Brisco and Big Ace - Sundays), Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Brady Hicks (IN THE ROOM - Tuesdays), and more! Since 2010, VOC Nation has brought listeners into the minds of the biggest stars in pro wrestling and entertainment. Subscribe to the podcasts for free, and visit vocnation.com for live programming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We go thru the new tournament that New Japan is doing in the US. They just started the New Japan Cup USA. The promotion did stated a desire to work more in the US after getting kicked out of AXS channel last year by Anthem who bought the tv station. Is this a threat to the big promotions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/henry-valentin/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/henry-valentin/support

We go thru the new tournament that New Japan is doing in the US. They just started the New Japan Cup USA. The promotion did stated a desire to work more in the US after getting kicked out of AXS channel last year by Anthem who bought the tv station. Is this a threat to the big promotions.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/henry-valentin/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/henry-valentin/support

Kris & David are joined by Beau James (@kingofkingsport) to discuss the week that was May 27-June 2, 1985. We talk about the state of the Wrestling Observer, including Dave Meltzer's thoughts on the business at the time as well as an update on how his then-shoot job was affecting his schedule. We also talk about the comings and goings in the AWA, Magnum T.A. being gifted a suit by Ric Flair on World Championship Wrestling, the Garvins heading to Montreal, Mr. Kareem Muhammad taking over over “The Jerry Lawler Show,” big time moves in Mid-South including a Superdome show with Muhammad Ali in The Snowman’s corner, World Class running in Massachusetts, Shawn Michaels coming home to San Antonio, St. Louis wrestling being in trouble, the WWF & NBC having some minor issues, and tons more. A tremendous show, so listen now!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 State of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter & AWA0:56:56 Pro Wrestling USA & Jim Crockett Promotions1:44:42 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, Grand Prix, Montreal, Big Time Wrestling, & EMLL2:30:49 Classic Commercial Break2:35:52 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game3:13:48 USA East: CWFlorida, Southeastern, & Memphis/CWA4:04:52 USA West: Mid-South, WCCW, Texas All-Star, St. Louis, Central States, & Portland5:14:27 WWF6:17:58 Patreon Preview: Sabu throws down IWGP Jr. TitleTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!Shop at Amazon via our link (go here for Amazon UK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your pocket; for you, it’s the same experience you’d get going to Amazon the usual way.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 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/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.

Kris & David are joined by Mike Sempervive (@Sempervive) to discuss the weeks that were March 4-17, 1985 as we finally get caught up to our usual schedule after our real-life induced backlog of shows. We talk about some odd shows in the Northeast under the Pro Wrestling USA banner with a bunch totally different looks and lineups, as well asthe new talent entering JCP such as Arn Anderson & Buddy Landel. Speaking debuts, we discuss the debut of the Road Warriors in All Japan and how big of a phenomenon they were before they even wrestled there. We also talk about Ole Anderson's surprise for Mr. J.R., Mike Graham's tastless angle with the Freebirds in Florida, Poffomania turning heel and running wild as Tux Newman’s new charges in Memphis, Terry Taylor becoming a double champion in Mid-South, the WWF getting ready for WrestleMania with Hulk Hogan & Mr. T showing up live at the TBS studio on Techwood Drive in Atlanta, and much more. A tremendous show, so you’d best not miss it!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Pro Wrestling USA & Jim Crockett Promotions1:15:38 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, Kuwait, AWA in Canada, & EMLL1:49:04 Classic Commercial Break1:54:29 Housekeeping/The amazon Game2:24:17 USA East: CWG, CWG, SECW, & Memphis/CWA4:12:19 USA West: Mid-South, Houston, WCCW, SWCW, St. Louis, Central States, AWA, Portland, Los Angeles TV situation, & Home Video5:00:52 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!Shop at Amazon via our link (go here for Amazon UK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your pocket; for you, it’s the same experience you’d get going to Amazon the usual way.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.)To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donations

It's Our Vantage Point, the Retro Wrestling Podcast! With our 40 years of combined wrestling fan-dom, we'll talk about things we remember and things we wish we didn't! IN THIS EPISODE:- The Influencers: ECW- Royal Flush Managers Week #3- NWA/AWA Pro Wrestling USA 10/20/84 ReviewAND SO MUCH MORE! Website: ovppodcast.comTwitter: @ovppodcastContact: ovppodcast@gmail.com

Yeah, I know we all have legends as parents. Gets boring. Maybe not for Greg Gagne, son of pro wrestling icon Verne Gagne. Sean deep dives into growing up working for Verne (and never getting a title!) and training with some of the greats.Sean goes all fan-boy about Pro Wrestling USA, the failed opposition attempt to Vince McMahon's WWE. Sean also reminisces about their work on Kayfabe Commentaries' Guest Booker, on which Verne was originally scheduled to appear.All that plus TNA Impact, AEW, and your questions!BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW! If you're entertained by us, help us pay the bills here: https://www.patreon.com/KayfabepodcastSPONSOR LINKS: https://www.audible.com/author/Sean-Oliver/B077P8Q8TXFOLLOW THIS PODCAST: https://twitter.com/KayfabePFOLLOW SEAN: https://twitter.com/KayfabeseanREAD SEAN: https://www.amazon.com/Sean-Oliver/e/B077P8Q8TX%3F

It is back to 1984 for a look at the short-lived experiment that was Pro Wrestling USA! Jack Reynolds is a gaffe machine, Terry Funk saves the day (again), Jimmy Hart as your utility manager, the weirdly muted crowd, Bob Backlund comes off creepy, plus original commercials, one of which that will blow your mind! (Offer not valid to those born before 1976) Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Twitter.com/GFAllentownPod Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown Prowestlingonly.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC16Sz3wzIaPndSBPfj_L6dQ

It is back to 1984 for a look at the short-lived experiment that was Pro Wrestling USA! Jack Reynolds is a gaffe machine, Terry Funk saves the day (again), Jimmy Hart as your utility manager, the weirdly muted crowd, Bob Backlund comes off creepy, plus original commercials, one of which that will blow your mind! (Offer not valid to those born before 1976) Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Twitter: @GFAllentownPod Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown Prowestlingonly.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC16Sz3wzIaPndSBPfj_L6dQ

This week Greetings From Allentown heads to the Land of 10,000 Lakes (and Dropkicks) for a look at AWA All Star Wrestling from April 6, 1986! - A comprehensive breakdown of the infamous WrestleRock Rumble rap video ranking the performance of each vocalist - Common threads between rap music and professional wrestling - The last vestiges of the Pro Wrestling USA leads to pleasant surprises in the promo - The AWA in 1986: teetering on the brink but still solid in-ring - Jerry Blackwell as the badass babyface - Young Leon White (Vader) as a plucky underdog(?!) - The “storied” history of the AWA Americas title as told by its Wikipedia page - The common thread between AWA Scott Hall and nWo Scott Hall Plus: - Who are these random people in the WrestleRock Rumble video? - Favorite non-wrestling podcast of all time - There’s no shame in being a one hit wonder and the greatest Simpsons parody song - Travel and entertainment advice for Las Vegas, Nevada! - The full New Hampshire experience Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Twitter: @GFAllentownPod Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown Placetobenation.com/amazon

Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was November 1-7, 1984. We talk about how George Scott transformed the WWF for the better, Billy Jack and his white horse, Pro Wrestling USA already a debacle, Bob Backlund's hatred for the WWF, tarring & feathering in Memphis, AWA doing mega business in Chicago, and UWF Japan's power with the Yakuza. A very fun show so don't miss it!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:53:07 Montreal & USA East (PWUSA, JCP, CWG, CWF, SECW, Memphis, & Mid-South) 1:41:43 Classic Commercial Break 1:46:18 Halftime/The Amazon Game 2:24:04 USA West: AWA, WCCW, SWCW, Central States, & Portland 2:40:13 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, & UWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. 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 & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was November 1-7, 1984. We talk about how George Scott transformed the WWF for the better, Billy Jack and his white horse, Pro Wrestling USA already a debacle, Bob Backlund's hatred for the WWF, tarring & feathering in Memphis, AWA doing mega business in Chicago, and UWF Japan's power with the Yakuza. A very fun show so don't miss it!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:53:07 Montreal & USA East (PWUSA, JCP, CWG, CWF, SECW, Memphis, & Mid-South) 1:41:43 Classic Commercial Break 1:46:18 Halftime/The Amazon Game 2:24:04 USA West: AWA, WCCW, SWCW, Central States, & Portland 2:40:13 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, & UWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. 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

Vince McMahon takes over St. Louis! On this episode of The Three Horsemen Show, the Horsemen continue their series in which they look at Vince McMahon and the WWF’s invasion of territorial wrestling. Today, the guys look at McMahon’s taking over of the St. Louis Wrestling Club’s, Wrestling at the Chase, as well as the... The post Vince McMahon Invades the Territories – Wrestling at the Chase and Pro Wrestling USA appeared first on The Three Horsemen Show.

Episode 84's guest is one of the top ring announcers of all time, as well as the author of "Bodyslams!," Mr. Gary Michael Cappetta. Gary is currently preparing to embark on a spoken word stage show and tour, and spent a little time with Creative Control to talk about the show, his book, and his lengthy career in and around all facets of the pro wrestling industry in some of its most important times. Among the topics we discuss are:- his entry into the business thanks to Gorilla Monsoon, and whether or not he ever planned to be a ring announcer-working with the WWF, and whether he thought the Hulk Hogan and Rock N' Wrestling experiment would work. - The differences between Vincent J. McMahon and Vincent K. McMahon- his experiences dealing with Jimmy Snuka, and his thoughts on the WWE's response to his death as well as the critics. - Andre The Giant- His departure from the WWF in 1985. - working for Pro Wrestling USA, and the AWA for Superclash III- Moving on to WCW, and having to announce to the crowd Ric Flair's departure in 1991.- what he knew of the difficulties in Flair and Jim Herd's relationship- Cactus Jack losing his ear in Germany- his thoughts on Sid Vicious - the WWE Hall Of Fame- Vince McMahon breaking kayfabe in 1991 by admitting the matches were "staged."- the WWE Network, possible likeness rights, and the lawsuits. - how he almost worked as a commentator for ECW, and what he thought of Paul Heyman's plans for him. - working as a backstage interviewer for ROH, and his dealings with talent like CM Punk, Colt Cabana, and AJ Styles...all this and a whole lot more!You can follow along with what Gary is up to, including the schedule for his "Beyond Bodyslams" tour at facebook.com/GMC4realGary will begin the tour this Sunday in Philadelphia at the CZS AT 2030 Samson Street at 3:05 PM. There will also be wrestlers from the Monster Factory present. Cities to follow include Scranton, Worcester MA, Indianapolis, Chicago, Greensboro NC, and Pittsburgh, as well as appearances at Wrestlecon during Wrestlemania weekend in Orlando, Florida!Please check out the Creative Control Pro Wrestling Tees store at prowrestlingtees.com/ccwithjoefeeney where there are two new shirts, including the "Creative Control Of Thrones" t shirt, and a "16 Time Backyard Wrestling Champion" shirt. You can rate, review, and subscribe to the show on iTunes, as well as check out the new Patreon site, at patreon.com/jffeeney3rd

In this preview of the latest Patreon-exclusive, themed edition of Between The Sheets, Kris and David talk about Bruno Sammartino's return to the WWF, including how obvious it was that Vince McMahon hated Bruno Jr. For the whole show, go to Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and support the show at the show for just $5/month. Here's the description for the full show: Kris and David return with more exclusive audio as it's time for Volume 3 of the national expansion era series. This time, we've got a short, packed time period to cover, including Bruno Sammartino's return to the WWF, rumors flying everywhere about whether or not World Class is in bed with the WWF, the launch of Pro Wrestling USA, TV partners being unhappy with the WWF, Riki Choshu and his Ishingundan stable jumping to AJPW, and much more. A great show, so we hope you enjoy it! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Eastern Wrestling News September 1984 0:44:36 Mat Results September 1984 1:56:00 Shedlock August to September 1984 & Wrestling Observer September 30, 1984Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this preview of the latest Patreon-exclusive, themed edition of Between The Sheets, Kris and David talk about Bruno Sammartino's return to the WWF, including how obvious it was that Vince McMahon hated Bruno Jr. For the whole show, go to Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and support the show at the show for just $5/month. Here's the description for the full show: Kris and David return with more exclusive audio as it's time for Volume 3 of the national expansion era series. This time, we've got a short, packed time period to cover, including Bruno Sammartino's return to the WWF, rumors flying everywhere about whether or not World Class is in bed with the WWF, the launch of Pro Wrestling USA, TV partners being unhappy with the WWF, Riki Choshu and his Ishingundan stable jumping to AJPW, and much more. A great show, so we hope you enjoy it! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Eastern Wrestling News September 1984 0:44:36 Mat Results September 1984 1:56:00 Shedlock August to September 1984 & Wrestling Observer September 30, 1984Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris & David are joined by John McAdam (@CCMilani) to discuss the week that was September 29th-October 5th, 1984. We talk about some major happenings going down in Japan, as Riki Choshu's entire Ishingundan/Restoration Army group leaves New Japan to hook up up with former NJPW local promoter Naoki Otsuka and this All Japan by proxy. We have LOTS of major details about what happened and how the landscape was shaken up by this going on. John then joins us for the television debut of Pro Wrestling USA and how that changed wrestling in many ways, the sad state of Georgia wrestling after Black Saturday, why Jim Cornette's best work was in Mid-South, Chris Adams turning heel in World Class and how that all went down, and George Scott shaking up the WWF for the right reasons as he gets more control as Vince McMahon's official booker of record. All that and so much more on a 80's-riffic episode of Between the Sheets!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, AJW, CWA, Joint Promotions, Montreal, EMLL, UWA, & WWC0:56:48 Classic Commercial Break1:01:54 Halftime1:05:57 USA East: PWUSA, JCP, Georgia, CWF, SECW, & Memphis2:03:10 USA West: Mid-South, Southwest, St. Louis, AWA, Portland, & Hawaii2:30:14 WCCW3:01:04 WWF3:53:38 Patreon Preview: Vince McMahon's initial public response to the nWo/Outsiders angleTo 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 VyprVPN 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 $1.67/month if you go with a three year 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 episode is dedicated to the memory of Jahmale Hepburn (1989-2021). We love you and we miss you, brother. Rest in peace.Kris & David are joined by Mark Coale (@black_bile) to discuss the week that was August 11-17, 1985, which Mark requested as part of his $100 pledge to our Patreon, which is linked at the bottom of these show notes. We start off talking about Jim Crockett Promotions and everything going on there post-Great American Bash, featuring some great promos from Dusty Rhodes & Ric Flair, which is an interesting overall look at them as they prepare to expand nationwide while trying to manipulate the territories at the same time. We also talk about New Japan negotiating talent-sharing deals with various promotions, Pro Wrestling USA being on the ropes in the Northeast, Robert Fuller turning on Bob Armstrong in Continental, Dave Meltzer in Memphis for the Wrestling Fans International convention and a wild Badstreet match with the Freebirds against Austin Idol & Jerry Lawler, World Class touring the Northeast, the AWA getting ready to start on ESPN, and a fun WWF section featuring Vince McMahon & Lord Alfred Hayes visiting Terry Funk in a "saloon." It's always great to go back to this time period, so we hope you enjoy it!!!!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Tribute to Jahmale “RealHero” Hepburn0:08:50 Jim Crockett Promotions1:22:36 Int'l: NJPW, CWA, Tomko's All-Star Wrestling, & WWC1:37:26 USA East: PWUSA, All=South, CWF, CCW. & Memphis2:51:01 Classic Commercial Break2:55:35 Halftime3:15:27 USA West: Mid-South, WCCW, Texas All-Star Wrestling, Central States, AWA, & Portland3:58:58 WWFTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then VyprVPN 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 $1.67/month if you go with a three year 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 & David are joined by Mike Sempervive (@Sempervive) to discuss the weeks that were March 4-17, 1985 as we finally get caught up to our usual schedule after our real-life induced backlog of shows. We talk about some odd shows in the Northeast under the Pro Wrestling USA banner with a bunch totally different looks and lineups, as well asthe new talent entering JCP such as Arn Anderson & Buddy Landel. Speaking debuts, we discuss the debut of the Road Warriors in All Japan and how big of a phenomenon they were before they even wrestled there. We also talk about Ole Anderson's surprise for Mr. J.R., Mike Graham's tastless angle with the Freebirds in Florida, Poffomania turning heel and running wild as Tux Newman’s new charges in Memphis, Terry Taylor becoming a double champion in Mid-South, the WWF getting ready for WrestleMania with Hulk Hogan & Mr. T showing up live at the TBS studio on Techwood Drive in Atlanta, and much more. A tremendous show, so you’d best not miss it!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Pro Wrestling USA & Jim Crockett Promotions 1:15:38 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, Kuwait, AWA in Canada, & EMLL 1:49:04 Classic Commercial Break 1:54:29 Housekeeping/The amazon Game 2:24:17 USA East: CWG, CWG, SECW, & Memphis/CWA 4:12:19 USA West: Mid-South, Houston, WCCW, SWCW, St. Louis, Central States, AWA, Portland, Los Angeles TV situation, & Home Video 5:00:52 WWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets ( http://patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets ) and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! Shop at Amazon via our link ( https://www.amazon.com/?tag=betweenthesheets-20 ) (go here ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=btsheets-21 ) for Amazon UK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your pocket; for you, it’s the same experience you’d get going to Amazon the usual way. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv ( http://independentwrestling.tv/ ) and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets ( http://tinyurl.com/IWTVsheets ) to sign up that way.) To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets ( http://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/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris & David are joined by Beau James (@kingofkingsport) to discuss the week that was May 27-June 2, 1985. We talk about the state of the Wrestling Observer, including Dave Meltzer's thoughts on the business at the time as well as an update on how his then-shoot job was affecting his schedule. We also talk about the comings and goings in the AWA, Magnum T.A. being gifted a suit by Ric Flair on World Championship Wrestling, the Garvins heading to Montreal, Mr. Kareem Muhammad taking over over “The Jerry Lawler Show,” big time moves in Mid-South including a Superdome show with Muhammad Ali in The Snowman’s corner, World Class running in Massachusetts, Shawn Michaels coming home to San Antonio, St. Louis wrestling being in trouble, the WWF & NBC having some minor issues, and tons more. A tremendous show, so listen now!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 State of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter & AWA 0:56:56 Pro Wrestling USA & Jim Crockett Promotions 1:44:42 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, Grand Prix, Montreal, Big Time Wrestling, & EMLL 2:30:49 Classic Commercial Break 2:35:52 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 3:13:48 USA East: CWFlorida, Southeastern, & Memphis/CWA 4:04:52 USA West: Mid-South, WCCW, Texas All-Star, St. Louis, Central States, & Portland 5:14:27 WWF 6:17:58 Patreon Preview: Sabu throws down IWGP Jr. Title To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets ( http://patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets ) and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows! Shop at Amazon via our link ( https://www.amazon.com/?tag=betweenthesheets-20 ) (go here ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=btsheets-21 ) for Amazon UK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your pocket; for you, it’s the same experience you’d get going to Amazon the usual way. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv ( http://independentwrestling.tv/ ) and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets ( http://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 ( http://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/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands