Podcast appearances and mentions of Tatsumi Fujinami

Kris and David are joined by Chad Austin (@chadhooverdimer) to discuss the week-plus that was December 25, 1993-January 4, 1994. Topics of discussion include:The WWF's post Christmas house show run not doing well at the box office.Bret and Owen Hart letting everyone know they "made up" over the holidays.Alundra Blayze making her debut on WWF TV, winning the WWF Women's Championship tournament finals.Yokozuna as SANTA CLAUS in a wacky skit as well as his fear of caskets.John Nord becoming Stan Hansen's new tag partner in AJPW.Genichiro Tenryu pinning Antonio Inoki on a newsworthy January 4th Tokyo Dome show for NJPW loaded with major matches including Hulk Hogan vs. Tatsumi Fujinami, which still manages to be a disappointment at the gate.1993 year-end awards being given out in Mexico.ECW Holiday Hell '93 at the ECW Arena featuring our guest Chad Austin getting a big moment, the debut of Pitbull #1, Terry Funk beating Sabu, and an EXPLOSION (not so much) match between Pat Tanaka and Rocco Rock.Dick Murdoch's awesome promos in SMW.A screwy way of getting around stipulations on the Christmas Chaos show in Knoxville.Jim Neidhart promoting shows in Florida.Eddie Gilbert and Buddy Landel wildin' out in Memphis.Jeff Cohen getting candid in the Torch about opening up his own promotion in Indianapolis.And last but not least, WCW Starrcade '93 featuring the amazing Ric Flair vs. Big Van Vader main event, as well as the hoopla surrounding it, which was some of the greatest stuff that WCW ever did.This is a tremendous show to close out the year, so check it out!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:13:39 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, NOW, W*ING, RINGS, AJW, LLPW, Lucha Awards, AAA, CMLL, & UWA1:53:54 Classic Commercial Break1:56:19 Halftime2:20:42 ECW3:18:29 Other USA: Blackstar Promotions, SMW, NGWA, Peach State, Anvil Promotions, USWA, Mike Samples/Tri-State (KY), CWI, GWF, & Ron Reis4:41:26 WCWTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are joined by Chad Austin (@chadhooverdimer) to discuss the week-plus that was December 25, 1993-January 4, 1994. Topics of discussion include:The WWF's post Christmas house show run not doing well at the box office.Bret and Owen Hart letting everyone know they "made up" over the holidays.Alundra Blayze making her debut on WWF TV, winning the WWF Women's Championship tournament finals.Yokozuna as SANTA CLAUS in a wacky skit as well as his fear of caskets.John Nord becoming Stan Hansen's new tag partner in AJPW.Genichiro Tenryu pinning Antonio Inoki on a newsworthy January 4th Tokyo Dome show for NJPW loaded with major matches including Hulk Hogan vs. Tatsumi Fujinami, which still manages to be a disappointment at the gate.1993 year-end awards being given out in Mexico.ECW Holiday Hell '93 at the ECW Arena featuring our guest Chad Austin getting a big moment, the debut of Pitbull #1, Terry Funk beating Sabu, and an EXPLOSION (not so much) match between Pat Tanaka and Rocco Rock.Dick Murdoch's awesome promos in SMW.A screwy way of getting around stipulations on the Christmas Chaos show in Knoxville.Jim Neidhart promoting shows in Florida.Eddie Gilbert and Buddy Landel wildin' out in Memphis.Jeff Cohen getting candid in the Torch about opening up his own promotion in Indianapolis.And last but not least, WCW Starrcade '93 featuring the amazing Ric Flair vs. Big Van Vader main event, as well as the hoopla surrounding it, which was some of the greatest stuff that WCW ever did.This is a tremendous show to close out the year, so check it out!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:13:39 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, NOW, W*ING, RINGS, AJW, LLPW, Lucha Awards, AAA, CMLL, & UWA1:53:54 Classic Commercial Break1:56:19 Halftime2:20:42 ECW3:18:29 Other USA: Blackstar Promotions, SMW, NGWA, Peach State, Anvil Promotions, USWA, Mike Samples/Tri-State (KY), CWI, GWF, & Ron Reis4:41:26 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 November 6-12, 1988. Topics of discussion include:The WWF's involvement in distributing the Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Donny Lalonde boxing pay-per-view event and what kind of impact it made on the finances of Titan Sports.A special three-hour episode of Prime Time Wrestling on Election Night featuring the Paris card from a month earlier, and what a show this was.Roddy Piper getting candid in an interview plugging “They Live” with the Boston Herald whose critic was a WON subscriber.Tatsumi Fujinami's involvement with several U.S. promotions while NJPW is reportedly looking into buying a territory to use as a developmental circuit.Akira Maeda doing a high profile job in the UWF.Robert Fuller bringing football to Memphis.Sid Vicious joining the Stud Stable in a big way with a very memorable angle.The Memphis/World Class partnership ramping up on Memphis TV.Kerry Von Erich and Col. DeBeers having an unfortunate mishap at the AWA house show in Las Vegas, with Kerry's boot coming off, exposing his amputation.The brand-new NWA/UWC/ex-JCP is in turmoil, as there is a ton of uncertainty going around after the Turner buyout.Ric Flair making George South into Ricky Steamboat for a day.Jim Cornette cutting the promo of his life on TBS, vowing revenge on Paul E. Dangerously.We've got a strong show this week, so take a listen!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF & Roddy Piper/“They Live”1:12:20 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, JWP, All-Star, Stampede, Al Tomko/Vancouver, Juarez, Torreon, & WWC1:51:19 Classic Commercial Break1:55:59 Halftime: 2024 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame Edition3:30:11 Other USA: CarolinaCW, Nelson Royal/ACW, SCW, FCW, SWF, Continental, CWA/Memphis, WCCW, AWA, Red Bastien/“Wild West,” Oregon, Bruiser Brody tribute video, & Hawaii4:59:00 NWA/UWC/ex-JCPTo 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 November 6-12, 1988. Topics of discussion include:The WWF's involvement in distributing the Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Donny Lalonde boxing pay-per-view event and what kind of impact it made on the finances of Titan Sports.A special three-hour episode of Prime Time Wrestling on Election Night featuring the Paris card from a month earlier, and what a show this was.Roddy Piper getting candid in an interview plugging “They Live” with the Boston Herald whose critic was a WON subscriber.Tatsumi Fujinami's involvement with several U.S. promotions while NJPW is reportedly looking into buying a territory to use as a developmental circuit.Akira Maeda doing a high profile job in the UWF.Robert Fuller bringing football to Memphis.Sid Vicious joining the Stud Stable in a big way with a very memorable angle.The Memphis/World Class partnership ramping up on Memphis TV.Kerry Von Erich and Col. DeBeers having an unfortunate mishap at the AWA house show in Las Vegas, with Kerry's boot coming off, exposing his amputation.The brand-new NWA/UWC/ex-JCP is in turmoil, as there is a ton of uncertainty going around after the Turner buyout.Ric Flair making George South into Ricky Steamboat for a day.Jim Cornette cutting the promo of his life on TBS, vowing revenge on Paul E. Dangerously.We've got a strong show this week, so take a listen!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF & Roddy Piper/“They Live”1:12:20 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, JWP, All-Star, Stampede, Al Tomko/Vancouver, Juarez, Torreon, & WWC1:51:19 Classic Commercial Break1:55:59 Halftime: 2024 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame Edition3:30:11 Other USA: CarolinaCW, Nelson Royal/ACW, SCW, FCW, SWF, Continental, CWA/Memphis, WCCW, AWA, Red Bastien/“Wild West,” Oregon, Bruiser Brody tribute video, & Hawaii4:59:00 NWA/UWC/ex-JCPTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this episode of Taskmaster Talks, we are diving deep into WCW Superbrawl. Kevin Sullivan & co-host John Poz discuss Ric Flair Vs. Tatsumi Fujinami for the NWA World Heavyweight Title. That and so much more!

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard focuses on Crown Jewel, the new book about the NWA World Title from the 1950's through the early 1970's by Dick Bourne. Also on the show co host John Poz and Dr Tom will talk about NJPW, Antonio Inoki, Jushin Thunder Liger, Tatsumi Fujinami and more! Stop settling for average, go to LEGACYSUPPS.COM now and use code DRTOM For 10% off your entire order and if you subscribe to have it shipped every 30 days, you can still get the discount, every single time. L-E-G-A-C-Y-S-U-P-P-S DOT COM, Level-up with Legacy! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code PRICHARD at Manscaped.com. That's 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com and use code PRICHARD. Time to feel sexy and free this 2023 with MANSCAPED™

This week, Phil announces the date for the 500th episode anniversary show. Also, Phil decides to take up learning Japanese while reviewing AEW's “Double Or Nothing” PPV and previewing this weekends NJPW “Dominion 2024” show. This weeks “Throwback” is from May of 1991 from the exact location of this years “Dominion” show it's NJPW ‘s Crush The Super Heavy II – The Legend of Dragon Tatsumi Fujinami 20th Anniversary. The post Turnbuckle Throwbacks 495: NJPW Crush The Super Heavy II – The Legend of Dragon Tatsumi Fujinami 20th Anniversary appeared first on Shining Wizards Network.

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-plus that was January 9-16, 1987. Topics of discussion include:A look at the WWF and Jim Crockett Promotions running against each other on the same night in Philadelphia, which would become a common deal through the rest of the 80's. We talk about who had the better show both in the ring and at the box office.The weird story of Jim Neidhart being charged with (and eventually being tried for and acquitted of) assaulting a U.S. Air flight attendant on a trip from Tampa to Pittsburgh, which was the first case that Jerry McDevitt ever worked for the WWF.The Dynamite Kid returning home from the hospital after his near-career ending back injury.Why the Roddy Piper vs. Adrian Adonis feud was dying at the box office.Jerry Stubbs working as "A. Sheik" in All Japan.Tatsumi Fujinami and Kengo Kimura doing big business with their mini-feud in New Japan.Mike Von Erich's rough tour of New Japan.Kevin Sullivan returning to Florida yet again as the booker.Jerry Lawler getting posted crotch first by Austin Idol and Tommy Rich in Memphis and suffering pro wrestling's first-ever in-storyline ruptured testicle.Ted DiBiase: Super babyface in the UWF.Bruiser Brody taking over the book in World Class and the expectations for how his run should go.Jim Crockett wanting to return to Canada with Angelo Mosca as his front-man.Vladimir Petrov's TV debut.Why do young men outside of the core Crockett territory hate the Rock 'n' Roll Express?All that and much more, including a free preview of our latest Patreon show, on a very fun episode of BTS!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 War of Philadelphia & WWF1:15:25 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, AJW, All-Star, Montreal, Stampede, & WWC1:41:46 Classic Commercial Break1:46:10 Halftime2:24:20 USA East: NYC, Sgt. Slaughter, Deep South, CWF, Continental, & CWA/Memphis3:07:14 USA West: UWF, WCCW, Central States, AWA, & Portland4:19:57 Jim Crockett Promotions4:58:47 Patreon Preview: Kerry Von Erich talks to John Clark about going to rehab at the Betty Ford ClinicTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week-plus that was January 9-16, 1987. Topics of discussion include:A look at the WWF and Jim Crockett Promotions running against each other on the same night in Philadelphia, which would become a common deal through the rest of the 80's. We talk about who had the better show both in the ring and at the box office.The weird story of Jim Neidhart being charged with (and eventually being tried for and acquitted of) assaulting a U.S. Air flight attendant on a trip from Tampa to Pittsburgh, which was the first case that Jerry McDevitt ever worked for the WWF.The Dynamite Kid returning home from the hospital after his near-career ending back injury.Why the Roddy Piper vs. Adrian Adonis feud was dying at the box office.Jerry Stubbs working as "A. Sheik" in All Japan.Tatsumi Fujinami and Kengo Kimura doing big business with their mini-feud in New Japan.Mike Von Erich's rough tour of New Japan.Kevin Sullivan returning to Florida yet again as the booker.Jerry Lawler getting posted crotch first by Austin Idol and Tommy Rich in Memphis and suffering pro wrestling's first-ever in-storyline ruptured testicle.Ted DiBiase: Super babyface in the UWF.Bruiser Brody taking over the book in World Class and the expectations for how his run should go.Jim Crockett wanting to return to Canada with Angelo Mosca as his front-man.Vladimir Petrov's TV debut.Why do young men outside of the core Crockett territory hate the Rock 'n' Roll Express?All that and much more, including a free preview of our latest Patreon show, on a very fun episode of BTS!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 War of Philadelphia & WWF1:15:25 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, AJW, All-Star, Montreal, Stampede, & WWC1:41:46 Classic Commercial Break1:46:10 Halftime2:24:20 USA East: NYC, Sgt. Slaughter, Deep South, CWF, Continental, & CWA/Memphis3:07:14 USA West: UWF, WCCW, Central States, AWA, & Portland4:19:57 Jim Crockett Promotions4:58:47 Patreon Preview: Kerry Von Erich talks to John Clark about going to rehab at the Betty Ford ClinicTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

It's the return of FILTHY FRIDAY on the program, as Filthy Tom Lawlor joins Mike Sempervive on Wrestling Observer Live to get you ready for another busy weekend around the world of professional wrestling. We find out where Tom stands on the wrestling controversy that's rocked a nation, thoughts on Amazon Prime as the home for Raw, a look at tonight's WWE SmackDown and AEW Rampage, tomorrow's Collision, the nearly-70-year old Tatsumi Fujinami getting back in the ring, Wooo Energy, Hulkamania-sized vapes, and more. A fun show as always, so check it out! BROADCAST SCHEDULE:Monday-Friday (live): 3 PM Eastern/12 Noon Pacific (2 PM local)Saturday (live): 1 PM Eastern/10 AM Pacific (12 Noon local)Sunday (live): 6 PM Eastern/3 PM Pacific (5 PM local)Revised live broadcast from December 1, 2023 on the Heartland Newsfeed Radio Network, online at heartlandnewsfeed.com, Spreaker, the Heartland Newsfeed Alexa radio skill and other platforms.Listen Live: https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/listenliveFollow us on social mediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hlnfradionetworkTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/HLNF_BulletinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandnewsfeedMastadon: https://liberdon.com/@heartlandnewsfeedDiscord: https://discord.gg/6b6u6DTSupport us with your financial supportStreamlabs: https://streamlabs.com/heartlandmediaPayPal: https://www.paypal.me/heartlandmediaSquare Cash: https://cash.app/$heartlandnewsfeedPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/heartlandnewsfeedCrypto via 1UpCoin: https://1upcoin.com/donate/heartlandmediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.

It's the return of FILTHY FRIDAY on the program, as Filthy Tom Lawlor joins Mike Sempervive on Wrestling Observer Live to get you ready for another busy weekend around the world of professional wrestling. We find out where Tom stands on the wrestling controversy that's rocked a nation, thoughts on Amazon Prime as the home for Raw, a look at tonight's WWE SmackDown and AEW Rampage, tomorrow's Collision, the nearly-70-year old Tatsumi Fujinami getting back in the ring, Wooo Energy, Hulkamania-sized vapes, and more. A fun show as always, so check it out~!

Ep 235 – Wrestling World 1997 Our annual trip to the Tokyo Dome 0:35 - Welcome 15:50 - WW Opening 17:53 - Yuji Nagata, Takashi Iizuka, Osamu Kido, and Kazuo Yamazaki vs Satoshi Kojima, Osamu Nishimura, Manabu Nakanishi, and Junji Hirata 25:53 - Super Liger vs Koji Kanemoto 32:14 - Jinsei Shinzaki (w/ Great Sasuke) vs Michiyoshi Ohara (w/ Akitoshi Saito) 37:41 - Yoshihiro Tajiri vs Shinjiro Otani in a NJPW vs Big Japan match 41:31 - Kendo Nagasaki vs Tatsutoshi Goto (w/ Akitoshi Saito) in a NJPW vs Big Japan match 44:30 - Shoji Nakamaki vs Masahiro Chono in a NJPW vs Big Japan match with Kotetsu Yamamoto as a Special Referee 49:44 - Great Kojika vs Masa Saito in a NJPW vs Big Japan match with Kotetsu Yamamoto as a Special Referee 53:01 - Willie Williams vs Antonio Inoki in Inoki Final Countdown 6th 56:23 - Jushin Thunder Liger vs Ultimo Dragon for the J-Crown Championship 1:04:28 - Kengo Kimura and Tatsumi Fujinami vs Cho-Ten (Masahiro Chono/Hiroyoshi Tenzan) (w/ Hiro Saito) for the IWGP Tag Team Championships 1:10:44 - Power Warrior vs Great Muta 1:20:01 - Riki Choshu vs Shinya Hashimoto for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship 1:23:27 - Overall Thoughts 1:30:57 - Smarking It Up 1:38:26 - Dusty Finish 1:40:19 - Goodbyes Music from this week's show is “The Score” by Emerson, Lake and Powell and “Bakusho Sengen” by Osamu Suzuki Rate and review us on iTunes, Spotify, GooglePlay, or wherever you find your podcasts Email – WrestlingHistoryX@gmail.com X – WrestlingHistoX

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard is all about NWA Hollywood. Take a journey back to the NWA Hollywood territory with Dr Tom and John Poz as they discuss Classy Freddie Blassie, Vince McMahon's favorite wrestler Dr. Jerry Graham, Judo Gene Lebell, Ox Baker, Pampero Firpo, Dynamite Kid, Tatsumi Fujinami, High Chief Peter Maivia, and so much more!Stop settling for average, go to LEGACYSUPPS.COM now and use code DRTOM For 10% off your entire order and if you subscribe to have it shipped every 30 days, you can still get the discount, every single time. L-E-G-A-C-Y-S-U-P-P-S DOT COM, Level-up with Legacy!Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code PRICHARD at Manscaped.com. That's 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com and use code PRICHARD. Time to feel sexy and free this 2023 with MANSCAPED™-- Thanks,John Pozarowski@TwoManPowerTripTMPTempire.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5081614/advertisement

Kris and David are joined by Al Getz (@AlGetzWrestling) to discuss the week that was July 5-11, 1988. Topics of discussion include:The Great American Bash PPV from Baltimore featuring one of the all-time most controversial finishes to an NWA World Heavyweight Title match.Ronnie Garvin turning on Dusty Rhodes the teases leading into it, as well as why it happened.THE TOWER OF DOOM!!!! triple-decker cage match as well as Precious being tired of Jimmy Garvin & Kevin Sullivan's shit the night before on World Championship Wrestling.Sting being the hottest act in the company at the time while working the opener of the PPV.The insanity of the Great American Bash tour schedule.Tatsumi Fujinami's standing in New Japan and the feeling at the time that he might be overpushed.Bruiser Brody cancelling a tour of Austria the week before his death…that would have included a show the night that he was murdered.Dave Meltzer's thoughts on Ed Whalen.after catching up on Stampede tapes.An insane episode of The Morton Downey Jr. Show featuring “Dr. D” David Schultz, Jim Wilson, Ted Arcidi, Thunderbolt Patterson, “Captain” Lou Albano, cameos from Dennis Coralluzzo and some of his friends, and more.Lots of clips from USA Wrestling, Continental, and Memphis.The Oregon Wrestling War of 1988.King Haku's coronation on WWF Superstars of Wrestling.The build for the first SummerSlam begins on WWF TV.Dave Meltzer's thoughts on the early Brother Love segments.All that and so much more on an awesome episode, so LISTEN NOW!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions2:09:12 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, AJW, CWA, Stampede, & WWC2:52:23 Classic Commercial Break2:57:28 Halftime2:32:48 The Morton Downey Jr. Show4:34:41 Other USA: SCW, FCW, USA, Continental, CWA/Memphis, Windy City, WCCW, AWA, FLAIR, & Don Owen vs. OWF Portland wrestling war5:55:59 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 Al Getz (@AlGetzWrestling) to discuss the week that was July 5-11, 1988. Topics of discussion include:The Great American Bash PPV from Baltimore featuring one of the all-time most controversial finishes to an NWA World Heavyweight Title match.Ronnie Garvin turning on Dusty Rhodes the teases leading into it, as well as why it happened.THE TOWER OF DOOM!!!! triple-decker cage match as well as Precious being tired of Jimmy Garvin & Kevin Sullivan's shit the night before on World Championship Wrestling.Sting being the hottest act in the company at the time while working the opener of the PPV.The insanity of the Great American Bash tour schedule.Tatsumi Fujinami's standing in New Japan and the feeling at the time that he might be overpushed.Bruiser Brody cancelling a tour of Austria the week before his death…that would have included a show the night that he was murdered.Dave Meltzer's thoughts on Ed Whalen.after catching up on Stampede tapes.An insane episode of The Morton Downey Jr. Show featuring “Dr. D” David Schultz, Jim Wilson, Ted Arcidi, Thunderbolt Patterson, “Captain” Lou Albano, cameos from Dennis Coralluzzo and some of his friends, and more.Lots of clips from USA Wrestling, Continental, and Memphis.The Oregon Wrestling War of 1988.King Haku's coronation on WWF Superstars of Wrestling.The build for the first SummerSlam begins on WWF TV.Dave Meltzer's thoughts on the early Brother Love segments.All that and so much more on an awesome episode, so LISTEN NOW!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions2:09:12 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, AJW, CWA, Stampede, & WWC2:52:23 Classic Commercial Break2:57:28 Halftime2:32:48 The Morton Downey Jr. Show4:34:41 Other USA: SCW, FCW, USA, Continental, CWA/Memphis, Windy City, WCCW, AWA, FLAIR, & Don Owen vs. OWF Portland wrestling war5:55:59 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 May 24-30, 1992. Topics of discussion include:WWF moving SummerSlam from the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland to Wembley Stadium in London, England and how that will affect the show.Titan Sports also moving the WBF PPV from the Convention Center in Long Beach, California to the Terrace Theater down the street, which meant a difference of 9,600 available seats and the obvious reasons that happened.Mainstream magazines doing stories on steroids in Titan Sports and how the pro wrestling magazines were arguably doing a better job than them at covering the steroid issue.Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth's impending divorce becomes public knowledge and changes the direction of Savage's ongoing feud with Ric FlairWWF TV clips including Nailz making his debut, Bret Hart throwing barbs at Shawn Michaels, and Papa Shango doing his black magic.One of the greatest matches in wrestling history taking place in All Japan in the form of Kenta Kobashi and Tsuyoshi Kikuchi's All-Asian Tag Team Title win over the Can-Am Express in Kikuchi's hometown of Miyagi, plus Atsushi Onita takes on Leon Spinks in FMW, the newly-formed AAA picking up stream in Mexico, Super Porky suffering a heart attack, Negro Casas jumping from the UWA to CMLL, and much more in our international section.Tatsumi Fujinami appearing at a very early ECW show, the USWA vs. “Global" feud getting hot and heavy in Memphis, Don Owen promoting his final card in Portland, and so much more in the indie section.The impending arrival of Cowboy Bill Watts with his “Ten Commandments,” Larry Zbyszko turning babyface and splitting off from the Dangerous Alliance, and tons more in WCW.This is an extremely fun show, so listen now!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:07:11 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, Universal, AJW, AAA, CMLL, UWA, & WWC1:54:40 Classic Commercial Break1:59:13 Halftime2:28:38 Other USA: UCW (NH), IWF (CT), WWA (NJ), ECW, IWA (Russen), SAPW, Georgia, Florida, Mickey Doyle/Michigan, SMW, USWA, Big D, GWF, WWA (CA), & Portland/Don Owen retirement4:15:37 WCWTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to 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 May 24-30, 1992. Topics of discussion include:WWF moving SummerSlam from the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland to Wembley Stadium in London, England and how that will affect the show.Titan Sports also moving the WBF PPV from the Convention Center in Long Beach, California to the Terrace Theater down the street, which meant a difference of 9,600 available seats and the obvious reasons that happened.Mainstream magazines doing stories on steroids in Titan Sports and how the pro wrestling magazines were arguably doing a better job than them at covering the steroid issue.Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth's impending divorce becomes public knowledge and changes the direction of Savage's ongoing feud with Ric FlairWWF TV clips including Nailz making his debut, Bret Hart throwing barbs at Shawn Michaels, and Papa Shango doing his black magic.One of the greatest matches in wrestling history taking place in All Japan in the form of Kenta Kobashi and Tsuyoshi Kikuchi's All-Asian Tag Team Title win over the Can-Am Express in Kikuchi's hometown of Miyagi, plus Atsushi Onita takes on Leon Spinks in FMW, the newly-formed AAA picking up stream in Mexico, Super Porky suffering a heart attack, Negro Casas jumping from the UWA to CMLL, and much more in our international section.Tatsumi Fujinami appearing at a very early ECW show, the USWA vs. “Global" feud getting hot and heavy in Memphis, Don Owen promoting his final card in Portland, and so much more in the indie section.The impending arrival of Cowboy Bill Watts with his “Ten Commandments,” Larry Zbyszko turning babyface and splitting off from the Dangerous Alliance, and tons more in WCW.This is an extremely fun show, so listen now!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:07:11 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, Universal, AJW, AAA, CMLL, UWA, & WWC1:54:40 Classic Commercial Break1:59:13 Halftime2:28:38 Other USA: UCW (NH), IWF (CT), WWA (NJ), ECW, IWA (Russen), SAPW, Georgia, Florida, Mickey Doyle/Michigan, SMW, USWA, Big D, GWF, WWA (CA), & Portland/Don Owen retirement4:15:37 WCWTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to 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 May 3-9, 1988. Topics of discussion include:The end of the Midnight Rider in JCP and why the storyline ended so abruptly.Jim Cornette throwing a party on WTBS in a very similar angle to one he did four years earlier in Mid-South.Will wrestling have a spot on Ted Turner's new TNT network?Tiger Mask II/Mitsuharu Misawa getting married.Tatsumi Fujinami politicking himself into an IWGP Heavyweight Title win.Owen Hart losing the North American Title in Stampede after a year-long reign and why it happened.The awesomeness of Ron Fuller's USA Wrestling TV show.Thomas Edward Gilbert Jr.'s Continental takeover is complete as we have the TV debut of Paul E. Dangerously.Jerry Lawler finally winning the AWA World Heavyweight Title in Memphis with a ton of fanfare, and we have a ton of clips about this.World Class's last Parade of Champions at Texas Stadium, featuring the TRIPLE DOME OF TERROR.The Oregon wrestling war heating up as Billy Jack Haynes's Oregon Wrestling Federation runs its first show.The end of the manipulation of syndicated wrestling ratings by the various major wrestling promotions.Plus we have O'Connor's brand of humor sprinkled in, of course, so yes, this is another must-listen show, indeed!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions1:07:53 International: AJPW, NJPW, Singapore, All-Star, EMLL, Moreno, UWA, AWA in North Bay, & Stampede2:02:21 Classic Commercial Break2:07:44 Halftime2:49:03 Other USA A: USWA (Raskin), USA, SCW, FCW, WOW, & Continental4:11:45 Other USA B: FNN/SCORE, CWA/Memphis, WCCW, Central States, mystery Vegas women's promotion, & Portland5:51:19 WWF6:36:46 Patreon Preview: Ric Flair countersues Eric Bischoff and WCWTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are joined by Robert O'Connor (@ghostofquinones) to discuss the week that was May 3-9, 1988. Topics of discussion include:The end of the Midnight Rider in JCP and why the storyline ended so abruptly.Jim Cornette throwing a party on WTBS in a very similar angle to one he did four years earlier in Mid-South.Will wrestling have a spot on Ted Turner's new TNT network?Tiger Mask II/Mitsuharu Misawa getting married.Tatsumi Fujinami politicking himself into an IWGP Heavyweight Title win.Owen Hart losing the North American Title in Stampede after a year-long reign and why it happened.The awesomeness of Ron Fuller's USA Wrestling TV show.Thomas Edward Gilbert Jr.'s Continental takeover is complete as we have the TV debut of Paul E. Dangerously.Jerry Lawler finally winning the AWA World Heavyweight Title in Memphis with a ton of fanfare, and we have a ton of clips about this.World Class's last Parade of Champions at Texas Stadium, featuring the TRIPLE DOME OF TERROR.The Oregon wrestling war heating up as Billy Jack Haynes's Oregon Wrestling Federation runs its first show.The end of the manipulation of syndicated wrestling ratings by the various major wrestling promotions.Plus we have O'Connor's brand of humor sprinkled in, of course, so yes, this is another must-listen show, indeed!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions1:07:53 International: AJPW, NJPW, Singapore, All-Star, EMLL, Moreno, UWA, AWA in North Bay, & Stampede2:02:21 Classic Commercial Break2:07:44 Halftime2:49:03 Other USA A: USWA (Raskin), USA, SCW, FCW, WOW, & Continental4:11:45 Other USA B: FNN/SCORE, CWA/Memphis, WCCW, Central States, mystery Vegas women's promotion, & Portland5:51:19 WWF6:36:46 Patreon Preview: Ric Flair countersues Eric Bischoff and WCWTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Fumi & Justin are back to kick off their next miniseries focused on the origins of renowned Japanese wrestling championships. They started off covering the history of the IWGP tournament and title and the players involved in its initial launch. From Antonio Inoki and Hulk Hogan to Tatsumi Fujinami and Big Van Vader, Fumi and Justin touched on all of the early turning points in the formation of NJPW's IWGP Championship. Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was March 15-21, 1991.This is a very different show from our usual, as the majority focuses on Dave Meltzer's big trip to Japan, where he attended the New Japan/WCW "Starrcade '91 at the Tokyo Dome” show (“Japan Supershow” in the U.S.) featuring Tatsumi Fujinami defeating Ric Flair to become the new NWA World Heavyweight Champion…..sort of. We have all the news and views from that show, including the "controversy" as to just who was the real champion.We also discuss Dave's other tour stops including Universal Lucha Libre, All Japan Women, and the original JWP, with Dave having plenty of interesting thoughts about those shows.On the U.S. indie scene, we talk about Eddie Mansfield getting back into wrestling, the USWA leaving the Mid-South Coliseum, a very interesting look at the production of Texas Champion Wrestling with Gary Hart and Mickey Grant, Billy Jack Haynes going wild in Portland, and more.WCW and the WWF then share a section for the first time to close the show, as we talk about Sid Vicious's contract status, the Iron Sheik returning to the WWF, Konnan coming into the WWF, Brutus Beefcake as THE MARINER, and so much more.A very different but extremely fun episode of BTS, so listen now!!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 NJPW1:30:23 Other Japan: Universal, AJW, & JWP2:17:01 Classic Commercial Break2:22:01 Halftime2:53:18 Other Int'l: Germany, All-Star, CMLL, Monterrey, Arena Naucalpan, & UWA3:09:22 Other USA: CarolinaCW, Boni Blackstone, Eddie Mansfield, USWA, TWF/TCW, & Portland3:30:15 WCW & WWF3:59:15 Patreon Preview: Bruce Mitchell on Paul Heyman and Eddie Gilbert working promoters and reportersTo 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 15-21, 1991.This is a very different show from our usual, as the majority focuses on Dave Meltzer's big trip to Japan, where he attended the New Japan/WCW "Starrcade '91 at the Tokyo Dome” show (“Japan Supershow” in the U.S.) featuring Tatsumi Fujinami defeating Ric Flair to become the new NWA World Heavyweight Champion…..sort of. We have all the news and views from that show, including the "controversy" as to just who was the real champion.We also discuss Dave's other tour stops including Universal Lucha Libre, All Japan Women, and the original JWP, with Dave having plenty of interesting thoughts about those shows.On the U.S. indie scene, we talk about Eddie Mansfield getting back into wrestling, the USWA leaving the Mid-South Coliseum, a very interesting look at the production of Texas Champion Wrestling with Gary Hart and Mickey Grant, Billy Jack Haynes going wild in Portland, and more.WCW and the WWF then share a section for the first time to close the show, as we talk about Sid Vicious's contract status, the Iron Sheik returning to the WWF, Konnan coming into the WWF, Brutus Beefcake as THE MARINER, and so much more.A very different but extremely fun episode of BTS, so listen now!!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 NJPW1:30:23 Other Japan: Universal, AJW, & JWP2:17:01 Classic Commercial Break2:22:01 Halftime2:53:18 Other Int'l: Germany, All-Star, CMLL, Monterrey, Arena Naucalpan, & UWA3:09:22 Other USA: CarolinaCW, Boni Blackstone, Eddie Mansfield, USWA, TWF/TCW, & Portland3:30:15 WCW & WWF3:59:15 Patreon Preview: Bruce Mitchell on Paul Heyman and Eddie Gilbert working promoters and reportersTo 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

On today's Taskmaster Talks with Kevin Sullivan, we are diving deep into WCW/NJPW Supershow aka Starrcade at the Tokyo Dome aka Starrcade 91 in Tokyo. Host John Poz and Kevin will talk every pivotal moment of this show and also discuss Ric Flair vs Tatsumi Fujinami for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. That and so much more! Other podcasts weren't there! Lets clean up the fantasy b*llshit, with real Facts and real stories.Play Fishing Clash – a free multiplayer fishing game chosen by millions of anglers and bring fishing and life together! Fishing Clash mixes the best features of multiplayer fishing games: the realism of simulator games, the competitiveness of sports games & the social aspect of fishing and hunting apps. Use the special code TASKMASTER and get a reward valued at $20!Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code SULLIVAN20 at Manscaped.com. That's 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com and use code SULLIVAN20. Time to feel sexy and free this 2023 with MANSCAPED™

Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week plus that was January 24-February 2, 1987.We start with the WWF, where we talk about the hype for WrestleMania III really starting to ramp up as we have a location for the show, Roddy Piper announcing his retirement, Andre the Giant and Hulk Hogan starting their angle on Piper's Pit, and so much more in one of the most newsworthy periods in WWF history.Then we go international, as Riki Choshu is winding down his All Japan run in a big way while talking up a future match with Tatsumi Fujinami, Crusher Bam Bam Bigelow makes his New Japan debut, and we go over all the other news and views from Japan, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.Next, we go to the territories, where we talk about Lex Luger leaving Florida as Kevin Sullivan returns to the territory, Doug Furnas making his wrestling debut in Knoxville, Lance Russell and Dave Brown celebrating their 20th Anniversary in Memphis as a team, Kerry Von Erich returning to the ring in World Class, and lots more.Then we close with Jim Crockett Promotions, where Lex Luger fully enters the promotion and turns on Barry Windham in a major angle. We also talk about Ric Flair and Barry Windham taking up a whole hour on Worldwide, Brad Armstrong stepping up to Ric Flair, David Allan Coe showing up at TBS studio, and so much more.We always love the '80's shows, and this one is a humdinger, so LISTEN NOW!!!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF0:53:17 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, JWP, Montreal, Stampede, EMLL, Arena Naucalpan, Arena Neza, UWA, & WWC1:29:43 Classic Commercial Break1:32:51 Halftime1:59:56 USA East: Deep South, CWF, CCW, & CWA/Memphis3:03:07 USA West: UWF, WCCW, AWA, Portland, Hawaii, & NATPE convention3:37:29 Jim Crockett Promotions4:44:59 Patreon Preview: Mainstream Canadian magazine coverage of the Montreal ScrewjobTo 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 plus that was January 24-February 2, 1987.We start with the WWF, where we talk about the hype for WrestleMania III really starting to ramp up as we have a location for the show, Roddy Piper announcing his retirement, Andre the Giant and Hulk Hogan starting their angle on Piper's Pit, and so much more in one of the most newsworthy periods in WWF history.Then we go international, as Riki Choshu is winding down his All Japan run in a big way while talking up a future match with Tatsumi Fujinami, Crusher Bam Bam Bigelow makes his New Japan debut, and we go over all the other news and views from Japan, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.Next, we go to the territories, where we talk about Lex Luger leaving Florida as Kevin Sullivan returns to the territory, Doug Furnas making his wrestling debut in Knoxville, Lance Russell and Dave Brown celebrating their 20th Anniversary in Memphis as a team, Kerry Von Erich returning to the ring in World Class, and lots more.Then we close with Jim Crockett Promotions, where Lex Luger fully enters the promotion and turns on Barry Windham in a major angle. We also talk about Ric Flair and Barry Windham taking up a whole hour on Worldwide, Brad Armstrong stepping up to Ric Flair, David Allan Coe showing up at TBS studio, and so much more.We always love the '80's shows, and this one is a humdinger, so LISTEN NOW!!!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF0:53:17 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, JWP, Montreal, Stampede, EMLL, Arena Naucalpan, Arena Neza, UWA, & WWC1:29:43 Classic Commercial Break1:32:51 Halftime1:59:56 USA East: Deep South, CWF, CCW, & CWA/Memphis3:03:07 USA West: UWF, WCCW, AWA, Portland, Hawaii, & NATPE convention3:37:29 Jim Crockett Promotions4:44:59 Patreon Preview: Mainstream Canadian magazine coverage of the Montreal ScrewjobTo 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

Harry and Shane are still in 1991 and now they go to the Tokyo Dome for a rare joint show with WCW and NJPW working together.  They talk about the historic Ric Flair vs Tatsumi Fujinami match, Vader, Bam Bam Bigelow, DOOM, Great Muta, Equilizer's wardrobe malfunction and more

Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone are back with another edition of Speaking of Strong Style! Jeremy and Steven talked about Jay White, Hikuleo, their "Loser Leaves Japan" match and how WWE and AEW rumors make it a very intriguing stipulation for all involved. They also discussed the upcoming Kenny Omega-Jeff Cobb showdown for the U.S. Title and when that match should take place. The pair also broke down a very eventful New Year Dash 2023 card that involved the shocking team-up of Kazuchika Okada and Kenny Omega, angles including Minoru Suzuki, Ren Narita, Will Ospreay, Taichi, Jack Sabre Jr., Kosei Fujita, Shingto Takagi and more. Jeremy also breaks down the latest on NJPW Strong and the upcoming match between KENTA and Fred Rosser. Plus, Steven gives us a quick history of the Dragon, Tatsumi Fujinami. It's a packed show as always bringing you everything you need to know about New Japan Pro Wrestling! Check us out on Youtube at Jay White Leaving? | New Year Dash! | The Omega Powers unite in NJPW | Speaking of Strong Style - YouTube

Rob Wilkins and Scott Edwards review Wrestle Kingdom 17 Night 1 for the Fightful Post Show.IWGP World Heavyweight ChampionshipJay White (c) vs. Kazuchika OkadaIWGP Women's ChampionshipKAIRI (c) vs. Tam NakanoNJPW WORLD TV ChampionshipRen Narita vs. Zack Sabre Jr.IWGP Junior Heavyweight ChampionshipTaiji Ishimori (c) vs. Master Wato vs. Hiromu Takahashi vs. El DesperadoIGPW United States ChampionshipWill Ospreay (c) vs. Kenny OmegaNEVER Openweight ChampionshipKarl Anderson (c) vs. Tama TongaIWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team ChampionshipsTJP & Francesco Akira (c) vs. Lio Rush & YOHIWGP Heavyweight Tag Team ChampionshipsFTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) (c) vs. Bishamon (Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI)Keiji Muto's Last NJPW MatchKeiji Muto, Hiroshi Tanahashi & Shota Umino vs. Los Ingobernables De Japon (Tetsuya Naito, SANADA & BUSHI)Antonio Inoki Memorial MatchYuji Nagata, Satoshi Kojima & Togi Makabe vs. Tatsumi Fujinami, Minoru Suzuki & Tiger MaskKOPW 2023 QualifierNew Japan RamboExhibition MatchBoltin Oleg vs. Ryohei OiwaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fightful-pro-wrestling-and-mma-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Pat recaps and reviews New Japan Pro Wrestling's Wrestle Kingdom 17, a true return to form for NJPW which has struggled since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Featuring an all-time great match between Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay, a great main event between Kazuchika Okada and Jay White, the debut of Mercedes Moné, the former Sasha Banks, new champions crowned, and a lot to talk about, Wrestle Kingdom 17 was a great start to 2023 for NJPW. Full Wrestle Kingdom 17 Match Card: Boltin Oleg vs Ryohei Oiwa KOPW Rambo Antonio Inoki Memorial Match: Yuji Nagata, Satoshi Kojima & Togi Makabe vs Tatsumi Fujinami, Tiger Mask & Minoru Suzuki IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championships: Catch 2/2 (Francesco Akira & TJP) vs CHAOS (Lio Rush & YOH) IWGP Women's Championship: KAIRI vs Tam Nakano IWGP Tag Team Championships: FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) vs Bishamon (Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI) NJPW World TV Championship- Ren Narita vs Zack Sabre Jr. NEVER Openweight Championship: Karl Anderson vs Tama Tonga Keiji Muto's Last NJPW Match: Keiji Muto, Hiroshi Tanahashi & Shota Umino vs Los Ingobernables De Japon (Tetsuya Naito, SANADA & BUSHI) IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship: Taiji Ishimori vs Hiromu Takahashi vs El Desperado vs Master Wato IWGP United States Championship: Will Ospreay vs Kenny Omega IWGP World Heavyweight Championship: Jay White vs Kazuchika Okada #njpw #sashabanks #willospreay #kennyomega #jaywhite #kazuchikaokada #aew #wwe #wk17 Our Social Media & Other Platforms: We are experimenting with something new, as Pat has launched a new (Wordpress) website, Jersey Strong Style. As of now, no real plans are set for this, though it could become the new home for Deep Six Wrestling in the future, so if you're reading this, feel free + encouraged to go give it a look now as we continue to put work into making it into something. Click Here to Check Out The Jersey Strong Style Blog! Follow our Twitter || Like us on Facebook || Check out The Deep Six Wrestling YouTube || Pat's Film Blog can be found on Medium The Deep Six Wrestling Podcast is available on: Anchor || Spotify || Apple Podcasts || Stitcher || TuneIn || Breaker || Google Podcasts || Podbay || Owltail --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/DeepSixWrestling/support

Pat previews the full card for New Japan Pro Wrestling Wrestle Kingdom 17, featuring Kenny Omega vs Will Ospreay for the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship, Jay White vs Kazuchika Okada for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, KAIRI vs Tam Nakano for the IWGP Women's Championship, and Karl Anderson vs Tama Tonga for the NEVER Openweight Championship. Full Wrestle Kingdom 17 Match Card: Boltin Oleg vs Ryohei Oiwa KOPW Rambo Antonio Inoki Memorial Match: Yuji Nagata, Satoshi Kojima & Togi Makabe vs Tatsumi Fujinami, Tiger Mask & Minoru Suzuki IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championships: Catch 2/2 (Francesco Akira & TJP) vs CHAOS (Lio Rush & YOH) IWGP Women's Championship: KAIRI vs Tam Nakano IWGP Tag Team Championships: FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) vs Bishamon (Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI) NJPW World TV Championship- Ren Narita vs Zack Sabre Jr. NEVER Openweight Championship: Karl Anderson vs Tama Tonga Keiji Muto's Last NJPW Match: Keiji Muto, Hiroshi Tanahashi & Shota Umino vs Los Ingobernables De Japon (Tetsuya Naito, SANADA & BUSHI) IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship: Taiji Ishimori vs Hiromu Takahashi vs El Desperado vs Master Wato IWGP United States Championship: Will Ospreay vs Kenny Omega IWGP World Heavyweight Championship: Jay White vs Kazuchika Okada #njpw #sashabanks #willospreay #kennyomega #jaywhite #kazuchikaokada #aew #wwe #wk17 Our Social Media & Other Platforms: We are experimenting with something new, as Pat has launched a new (Wordpress) website, Jersey Strong Style. As of now, no real plans are set for this, though it could become the new home for Deep Six Wrestling in the future, so if you're reading this, feel free + encouraged to go give it a look now as we continue to put work into making it into something. Click Here to Check Out The Jersey Strong Style Blog! Follow our Twitter || Like us on Facebook || Check out The Deep Six Wrestling YouTube || Pat's Film Blog can be found on Medium The Deep Six Wrestling Podcast is available on: Anchor || Spotify || Apple Podcasts || Stitcher || TuneIn || Breaker || Google Podcasts || Podbay || Owltail --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/DeepSixWrestling/support

Fumi Saito & Justin Knipper went over the storied career of “The Dragon” Tatsumi Fujinami, who celebrated his 50th year in pro wrestling at an anniversary show last week, where he took on Hiroshi Tanahashi in the main event—at the age of 68! Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958473677605950 Follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fightgamemedia Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Hogan Era podcast episode 61 is all about Tatsumi Fujinami and one of the biggest rivalries ever in the WWE.The most significant name in professional wrestler history is Hulk Hogan. Hulk was not only the greatest star in his era but also one of the greatest ever to grace the WWE ring. Hulk was the face of WWE in the 1980s as well as early 1990s until he departed for WCW.The Hulk Hogan vs. Tatsumi Fujinami rivalry is considered by many to be one of the most important in professional wrestling history. Today host John Poz will breakdown one of the most significant feuds in WWE history from WWF to NJPW to Tokyo to all points in between. This is the Tatsumi Fujinami feud episode!Follow us on Twitter and IG @TwoManPowerTripStore - Teepublic.com/stores/TMPT

Episode 259 with Bowdren & Barry is here and on this show we look at my choice for the 20th best match of the 1980's– Or is it? Plus we talk to The Warlord! Match discussed: David Schultz and the British Bulldogs vs Antonio Inoki, Tatsumi Fujinami & the Cobra from 7/1/84 Become a Patron … Continue reading Episode 259: The Warlord → The post Episode 259: The Warlord appeared first on Breaking Kayfabe with Bowdren and Barry.

Kris & David are joined by Gregg Serota (@GreggSerota) this week as we discuss the week-plus that was August 7th-16th, 1988, a show that Gregg requested we do with a $50 pledge on our Patreon. We start the show with Jim Crockett Promotions, where lots of rumors are going around about a potential sale to Ted Turner, plus lots of other rumors about talent coming and going, as there was a lot of uncertainty going around. We also talk about the house shows for the week and play some great promos, as well.Then we go International where we talk about Giant Baba coming to a crossroads regarding the future of Hiroshi Wajima, Antonio Inoki going 60 minutes with Tatsumi Fujinami, Akira Maeda's UWF continuing doing big business, Brian Pillman possibly leaving Stampede for Continental, and the state of WWC after the murder of Bruiser Brody.Next, we go back to the United States, where we talk about upstart promotions springing up, Dave Meltzer's thoughts on Continental TV under Eddie Gilbert, Continental clips involving Burrhead Jones & Mr. Alan Martin, Brickhouse Brown finally having enough of Robert Fuller in Memphis, and much, much more.We then close with the WWF, where Gregg joins us as we talk about the build to the first SummerSlam, house shows for the week with Owen Hart impressing nightly, Jimmy Hart on The Brother Love Show, and the rumor mill running wild over a possible Hulk Hogan vs. Mike Tyson match.A very solid show, so everyone check it out!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions0:40:03 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, Grand Prix, Stampede, EMLL, Torreon, & WWC1:23:28 Classic Commercial Break1:28:38 Halftime1:53:29 Other USA: ICW, Bob Raskin's USWA, SCW, FCW, CWF, CWA/Memphis, Windy City, Central States, AWA, & Mizlou2:59:34 WWF3:39:47 Patreon Preview: Cheryl Vasquez's Titangate-inspired protest outside a WWF house show in PoughkeepsieTo 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 & David are joined by Gregg Serota (@GreggSerota) this week as we discuss the week-plus that was August 7th-16th, 1988, a show that Gregg requested we do with a $50 pledge on our Patreon. We start the show with Jim Crockett Promotions, where lots of rumors are going around about a potential sale to Ted Turner, plus lots of other rumors about talent coming and going, as there was a lot of uncertainty going around. We also talk about the house shows for the week and play some great promos, as well.Then we go International where we talk about Giant Baba coming to a crossroads regarding the future of Hiroshi Wajima, Antonio Inoki going 60 minutes with Tatsumi Fujinami, Akira Maeda's UWF continuing doing big business, Brian Pillman possibly leaving Stampede for Continental, and the state of WWC after the murder of Bruiser Brody.Next, we go back to the United States, where we talk about upstart promotions springing up, Dave Meltzer's thoughts on Continental TV under Eddie Gilbert, Continental clips involving Burrhead Jones & Mr. Alan Martin, Brickhouse Brown finally having enough of Robert Fuller in Memphis, and much, much more.We then close with the WWF, where Gregg joins us as we talk about the build to the first SummerSlam, house shows for the week with Owen Hart impressing nightly, Jimmy Hart on The Brother Love Show, and the rumor mill running wild over a possible Hulk Hogan vs. Mike Tyson match.A very solid show, so everyone check it out!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions0:40:03 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, Grand Prix, Stampede, EMLL, Torreon, & WWC1:23:28 Classic Commercial Break1:28:38 Halftime1:53:29 Other USA: ICW, Bob Raskin's USWA, SCW, FCW, CWF, CWA/Memphis, Windy City, Central States, AWA, & Mizlou2:59:34 WWF3:39:47 Patreon Preview: Cheryl Vasquez's Titangate-inspired protest outside a WWF house show in PoughkeepsieTo 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 the Take It Home Podcast, John LaRocca takes a look at two hidden gems that he really enjoyed. The first hidden gem match is from New Japan Wrestling on 4th, 1995 as Rick and Scott Steiner take on the powerful team of Scott Norton and Mike Enos. You can find this hidden gem on New Japan World.   The second hidden gem match is also from New Japan Wrestling on September 30th, 1980 as the legend Tatsumi Fujinami defends his WWF Junior Heavyweight Championship against longtime territory journeymen wrestler, "Rotten" Ron Starr.  You can find this match free on Youtube here https://youtu.be/uKZE5s-40tA.  If you like this episode, please let him know you want more of these types of episodes by writing to him on Twitter at @LaRoccaJL. Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958473677605950 Follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fightgamemedia Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We like pro wrestling here at Queen Venerator (for some reason) and want to start talking about it on this show (for some reason). So, on this episode of the Queen Venerator podcast, we discuss Cleveland.com's 100 Greatest Wrestlers of All-Time List from 2017, written by Troy L. Smith. We discuss who should be higher, lower, and off the list completely to give you an idea of where we stand on some of the most famous pro wrestlers ever.  Website: queenvenerator.com Twitter: @queenvenerator Instagram: @queenvenerator Wrestlers Discussed: Abdullah the Butcher, AJ Styles, Akira Maeda, Andre the Giant, Antonino Rocca, Antonio Inoki, Arn Anderson, Atsushi Onita, Barry Windham, Bill Goldberg, Blue Demon, Bob Backlund, Bobo Brazil, Bret Hart, Brock Lesnar, Bruiser Brody, Bruno Sammartino, Buddy Rogers, Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho, CM Punk, Curt Hennig, Daniel Bryan, Davey Boy Smith, Dean Malenko, Dick Beyer, Don Muraco, Dory Funk Jr, Dusty Rhodes, Eddie Guerrero, Edge, El Canek, El Hijo del Santo, El Santo, Freddie Blassie, Gene Kiniski, Genichiro Tenryu, Giant Baba, Gorgeous George, Harley Race, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Hulk Hogan, Ivan Koloff, Jack Brisco, Jake Roberts, Jeff Hardy, Jerry Lawler, Jimmy Snuka, John Cena, Johnny Valentine, Jumbo Tsuruta, Jushin Liger, Kane, Keiji Mutoh, Kenta Kobashi, Kevin Nash, Kurt Angle, Larry Zbyszko, Lou Thesz, Mick Foley, Mil Mascaras, Mitsuharu Misawa, Nick Bockwinkel, Nikita Koloff, Owen Hart, Perro Aguayo, Randy Orton, Randy Savage, Rey Mysterio, Ric Flair, Rick Rude, Ricky Steamboat, Riki Choshu, Rikidozan, Rob Van Dam, Roddy Piper, Ron Simmons, Samoa Joe, Satoru Sayama, Scott Hall, Shawn Michaels, Stan Hansen, Steve Austin, Sting, Superstar Billy Graham, Tatsumi Fujinami, Ted DiBiase, Terry Funk, Terry Gordy, The Rock, The Sheik, The Undertaker, Toshiaki Kawada, Triple H, Tully Blanchard, Ultimo Dragon, Vader, Verne Gagne, Wahoo McDaniel, William Regal

In lieu of Riki Choshu: Part Three, which will air next week, Write That Down! presents The Life & Times of Jumbo Tsuruta, a super-cut of the two episodes Fumi Saito & Justin Knipper did on Tsuruta last year. Part One: Fumi & Justin went in deep on the early days of Tomomi “Jumbo Tsuruta, from his early days growing up in Yamanashi prefecture on his parents' grape & peach farm, playing basketball in high school, and his quick transition to amateur wrestling which led to him competing at the 1972 Munich Olympics. They also talked about Tsuruta's move to pro wrestling shortly after the Olympics. Both Giant Baba and Antonio Inoki were courting the young phenom before he decided on joining All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he'd go on to become a company legend over the next few decades. They also touched on Jumbo's early training days with the Funks in Texas, his 1984 AWA World title run, his very special rivalries with Bruiser Brody and Stan Hansen, the unique PWF ruleset, and his subsequent image change in the late '80s ahead of the Super Generation Army era of the '90s. Part Two: This episode picks up in 1985–1986, which is when Riki Choshu turned heel on Tatsumi Fujinami and left NJPW for AJPW with the rest of his ISHIN-GUN crew. It was around this time that Jumbo evolved into a type of enforcer for All Japan, as his character from the '70s and early '80s became bigger, gruffer and meaner. They also talked about Jumbo's relationships to Stan Hansen and Genichiro Tenryu, two of his most important rivals, his use of the power bomb, Tenryu leaving AJPW to help form SWS, and his truly legendary Nippon Budokan match vs. a young Mitsuharu Misawa. Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958473677605950 Follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fightgamemedia Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, Fumi Saito & Justin Knipper kicked off their series on the one and only, very special, very unique Riki Choshu, Japan's first “cool heel” superstar. The two first went over the struggles of Choshu growing up Korean-Japanese, then later his amateur wrestling success at the high school & college level and at the 1972 Munich Olympics. Later, Saito & Knipper discussed Choshu's overseas excursions to Germany, Florida, & Canada, his interactions with Karl Gotch, his “pipe bomb” on Tatsumi Fujinami in 1981 and their famous series of matches, the origins of the Riki Lariat, the beginning of JWP and much more. Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958473677605950 Follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fightgamemedia Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's Taskmaster Talks with Kevin Sullivan, we are diving deep into WCW SuperBrawl 1. Host John Poz and Kevin will discuss every major detail involved with this pivotal show. Kevin will discuss Ric Flair vs Tatsumi Fujinami for the NWA World Title. That and so much more! Other podcasts weren't there! Lets clean up the fantasy b*llshit, with real Facts and real stories.Don't settle for average, man up at LegacySupps.com and use code SULLIVAN for an additional 10% off your entire order. That's L E G A C Y S U P P S dot com and use the code SULLIVAN for 10% off your entire order of the best health and workout supplements out there! Pro wrestler approved!Sign up today at MyBookie and use the promo code TASKMASTER to secure a first-deposit bonus up to $1000! It;s simple-put in $200 and play with $300- just use promo code TASKMASTER to claim your bonus. Bet anything, anytime, anywhere with MyBookie.

Today, Fumi Saito & Justin Knipper talked about the history of modern junior heavyweight pro wrestling in Japan and around the world. Topics included Tatsumi Fujinami's initial impact on junior heavyweights and how they were perceived from 1978 on, plus Tiger Mask & Dynamite Kid, and later the Top of the Super Juniors and later Best Of the Super Juniors and Jushin “Thunder” Liger's influence on the junior style of wrestling. Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958473677605950 Follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fightgamemedia Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Grilling JR, JR and Conrad look back 30 years at WrestleWar 1992! It's one of the best WarGames of all-time as Sting heads a team of Dustin Rhodes, Barry Windham, Ricky Steamboat & Nikita Koloff vs. The Dangerous Alliance. Plus, the Steiners defend the WCW Tag Team Titles against Tatsumi Fujinami & Takayuki Iizuka, Brian Pillman defends the Light Heavyweight Title against Tom Zenk, the Freebirds take on Terrence Taylor & Greg Valentine for the US Tag Titles, and a whole bunch of bad gimmicks. The guys also discuss WCW suing Lex Luger, rumors of Jake Roberts coming in, Owen Hart's debut, and much more! GEICO -Do you own or rent your home? Sure you do! And it's hard work. But you know what's easy? Bundling with GEICO. Go to GEICO.com, get a quote, and see how much YOU could save. It's GEICO-easy!  INDEED - Get started RIGHT NOW with a FREE $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at INDEED.com/JR. Offer valid through JUNE 30TH. Terms and conditons apply SHEETZ -Energy drink or Milkshake? Imagine getting your favorite energy-bursting G fuel flavors whipped, iced, and milkshak-ified! Go to www.SHEETZ.com and grab a Focus Freak Milkshake for 3.99 or less! Use offer code ENERGIZE to save $1 when you order on the SHEETZ app!  ROCK AUTO - Rock Auto is a family business, serving auto parts customers online for 20 years. Go to RockAuto.com to shop for auto and body parts from hundreds of manufacturers. Type GRILLINGJR in their “How did you hear about us?” box so they know we sent you.  SAVE WITH CONRAD -If you have credit card debt or in a 30 year loan? Well, we can help you get out of that pinch and save money at the same time! Head over to SaveWithConrad.com for a quick quote.  GOLIATH LIFE -GoliathLife.com streamlines the life insurance purchase process by allowing you to get quotes from more than twenty carriers all at the same time and at the same place: GoliathLife.com.

Listen and subscribe at www.JustProWrestlingNews.com Like the show? Support the show and get bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/justprowrestlingnews I'm Matt Carlins and this is JUST Pro Wrestling News for Thursday, April 28, 2022. A special welcome to those of you listening on TheWrestlingRevolution.com. If you want to bring our updates to your website...email us: desk@justprowrestlingnews.com. We're being reminded that we are far from done with COVID-19. The global pandemic is altering plans in multiple promotions. (STINGER: NJPW) Will Ospreay is among the latest to test positive for COVID. New Japan pulled Ospreay from Sunday's Wrestling Dontaku show. Ospreay was scheduled to battle Hiroshi Tanahashi for the vacant IWGP United States Championship. Tomohiro Ishii will now step into the title match. Tatsumi Fujinami is also off the Dontaku card after testing positive for COVID. In Pro-Wrestling NOAH, Kazuyuki Fujita has vacated the GHC Heavyweight Championship after he tested positive for COVID. Go Shiozaki will wrestle for the vacant title on NOAH's show on Saturday. His opponent has not been announced, but Kaito Kiyomiya challenged Shiozaki at a news conference on Wednesday. (STINGER: AEW) The main event is officially set for Double or Nothing. Hangman Page will defend the AEW Championship against CM Punk. The match was announced on last night's Dynamite. But Hangman was not there for it. He missed the show due to - you guessed it - COVID-19. Scorpio Sky is once again the TNT Champion. He took the title from Sammy Guevara in the main event of last night's Dynamite. Rey Fenix returned to AEW TV for the first time since a gruesome arm injury in January. He and the rest of Death Triangle staged a surprise attack on the House of Black. This is especially good news for fans looking forward to seeing Fenix in action Saturday…at AAA's Triplemania show in Monterrey, Mexico. Getting back to last night's Dynamite, Wardlow beat Lance Archer. MJF hinted at Wardlow's next opponent. (MJF Teases Morrissey) That clip from last night's Dynamite. In the battle of FTR, Dax Harwood pinned Cash Wheeler with a rollup to qualify for the Owen Hart Foundation Men's Tournament. Serena Deeb forced Hikaru Shida to submit to the Texas Cloverleaf in their Philly Street Fight. AEW Women's Champ Thunder Rosa was shown watching backstage. The Undisputed Elite - Adam Cole, reDRagon & the Young Bucks - complete with t-shirts for the newly minted group beat the Varsity Blonds, Dante Martin, Brock Anderson & Lee Johnson, who took the pin. The Blackpool Combat Club beat The Factory's Aaron Solo, Nick Comoroto & QT Marshall. The Jericho Appreciation Society laid out Santana, Ortiz & Eddie Kingston - including Chris Jericho throwing a fireball in Kingston's face. (STINGER: ROH) The undisputed Ring of Honor Women's Champion will be decided on next Wednesday's Dynamite. The current champion, Impact Wrestling's Deonna Purrazzo will face Mercedes Martinez, who won the interim title last month at Supercard of Honor. (STINGER: Impact) The Impact World Championship is on the line on tonight's episode. It's a Rebellion rematch, with Josh Alexander defending against Moose. Plus, Knockouts Champion Tasha Steelz & Savannah Evans vs. Decay's Havok & Rosemary…Honor No More's Eddie Edwards, Matt Taven & Mike Bennett vs. Speedball Mike Bailey & The Motor City Machine Guns… Bhupinder Gujjar vs. VSK… The Briscoes will be on tonight's show. The IInspiration announced Wednesday they are stepping away from in-ring action indefinitely. There's an MLW Heavyweight Championship match on tonight's Fusion. It's the Intimidation Games main event - with Alex Hammerstone defending the gold in a 3-way against Jacob Fatu and THE BLACK HAND OF CONTRA Mads Krugger. Plus, Microman, Aramis, & KC Navarro vs. Arez, Mini Abismo Negro & Gino Medina (STINGER: WWE) Today's NXT UK will feature a contract signing for next week's championship match between Ilja Dragunov and Jordan Devlin. Plus, Xia Brookside will be in action. Turning back to Japan, Stardom has a big show on Friday. The Cinderella Tournament winner will be crowned. The semifinals have MIRAI vs. Natsupoi and Koguma vs. Saya Iida. The winners meet in the final later in the show. Also on Friday's card: Syuri defends the World of Stardom Title against Himeka…and AZM defends the High Speed Title against Mei Suruga. ZERO1 announced an inter-promotional event on June 4th to raise funds for injured pro wrestling legend Shinjiro Ohtani. New Japan and NOAH will be part of it.. That's JUST Pro Wrestling News for Thursday, April 28th. Our next update comes your way tomorrow morning, so be sure to subscribe to this feed. We also thank you in advance for leaving a glowing rating or review.. I'm Matt Carlins. Thank YOU for listening. ~~~Full run down at www.justprowrestlingnews.com ~~~ • • • • • wwe #wrestling #prowrestling #smackdown #wwenetwork #wweraw #romanreigns #ajstyles #NXT #raw #njpw #wwenxt #SethRollins #TNA #johncena #RandyOrton #wrestlemania #ROH #WWF #summerslam #tripleh #aewdynamite #professionalwrestling #aew #allelitewrestling #aewontnt #DeanAmbrose #nxt #KevinOwens #wwesmackdown 

Phil talks with writer and podcaster David Bixenspan about Genichiro Tenryu vs. Tatsumi Fujinami from the New Japan Dome show. We debate whether Tenryu was protecting Fujinami or abusing him, and how much a broke bloody nose hurts

Listen and subscribe at www.JustProWrestlingNews.com I'm Matt Carlins and this is JUST Pro Wrestling News for Monday, February 21, 2022. This update is brought to you by IndyWrestling.us. (STINGER: WWE) New matches are now set for WrestleMania following Saturday's Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. Brock Lesnar will meet Roman Reigns in a Champion vs. Champion, Winner Takes All match. Lesnar won the WWE Championship in the men's Chamber match on Saturday. The former champion, Bobby Lashley, never got into the match. He was removed from the match after being struck by a busted glass panel on his pod after a Seth Rollins powerbomb to Austin Theory. And now, there are reports that Lashley is dealing with a legitimate shoulder injury. Bianca Belair will challenge Becky Lynch for the RAW Women's Championship at WrestleMania…after Belair won the women's Chamber match on Saturday. As of Monday morning, there are no matches announced for tonight's RAW. (STINGER: Impact) What is happening in Bullet Club? Jay White TURNED on Tama Tonga…and cost the Guerrillas Of Destiny their title match against the Impact Tag Champs the Good Brothers at Impact's No Surrender show Saturday night. White shared a “Too Sweet” with the Good Brothers and Chris Bey. Earlier in the show, White beat Eric Young. The other major development from No Surrender: The group of Ring of Honor outcasts calling themselves Honor No More is apparently in Impact to stay. They beat Team Impact when Eddie Edwards - who had been found unconscious backstage earlier in the show - returned to screw Team Impact and join up with Honor No More. Moose beat W. Morrissey to retain the Impact World Title. Mickie James beat Tasha Steelz to hold on to the Knockouts Title. Deonna Purrazzo beat Miranda Alize to retain the ROH Women's Championship. Matt Cardona is still the Digital Media Champion, but it took a DQ win over Jordynne Grace. Jake Something won a 4-way to become the #1 contender for the X-Division Title. (STINGER: AEW) Kenny Omega is still at least a couple of months away from returning. He told Wrestling Observer Radio, he still needs to get hernia surgery. Recovery time for that would be about six-to-eight weeks and Omega says he could be ready to return after that. Tonight's Dark Elevation has a big 10-man tag: Jay Lethal, Lee Johnson, Frankie Kazarian, Brock Anderson, and Matt Sydal vs. The Wingmen's Peter Avalon, JD Drake & Cezar Bononi, and Chaos Project. Plus, Nyla Rose, LEGIT Leyla Hirsch & Emi Sakura vs. A.Q.A, Skye Blue & Kiera Hogan. Former 2-time Ohio Valley Wrestling Women's Champion Haley J will be on the show…for a match against Ruby Soho. Plus, Violence Is Forever - Dominic Garrini & Kevin Ku - are in an 8-man tag. (STINGER: New Japan) New Japan unveiled a 48-man field for this year's New Japan Cup tournament - the largest ever! That means plenty of room for first-time entrants, including Tiger Mask, El Phantasmo, Master Wato, DOUKI, Dick Togo, Taka Michinoku, CIMA…and Young Lions Kosei Fujita, Ryohei Oiwa, Yuto Nakashima, Some notable names returning to Japan for the tournament: Will Ospreay and the Guerrillas of Destiny - Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa. The bracket is out there. The tournament begins on March 2nd with eight first-round matches. The big one is IWGP World Champ Kazuchika Okada vs. junior champ El Desperado. The card for New Japan's 50th Anniversary show on March 1st is now set. The main event will be a 6-man tag: Kazuchika Okada, Hiroshi Tanahashi & Tatsumi Fujinami vs. Minoru Suzuki, Zack Sabre Jr. & Yoshiaki Fujiwara. Some other unexpected names on the card…former IWGP Tag Team & Junior Champ Shiro Koshinaka…Minoru Tanaka - who is a Former IWGP AND GHC Jr & Jr Tag Champ…PLUS, the #STRONGHEARTS trio of CIMA, El Lindaman & T-Hawk. There will also be a champion vs. champion match: IWGP Tag Champs Hirooki Goto & YOSHI-HASHI vs. the new junior tag champs Master Wato & Ryusuke Taguchi. Wato & Taguchi won the titles on Saturday's show. Also on that show, SANADA beat Hiroshi Tanahashi to win the IWGP United States Championship. Kazuchika Okada is still the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion. He beat Tetsuya Naito on Sunday. Also on Sunday, Toru Yano beat Minoru Suzuki in a Dog Cage Match to claim the KOPW 2022 trophy. On Saturday's New Japan Strong…Jay White beat Jay Lethal…Fred Rosser beat Gabriel Kidd…and the Defy Wrestling Tag Team Champions Midnight Heat beat Kevin Knight & The DKC. Back in Japan…In Dragon Gate, Kzy, UT & JACKY "FUNKY" KAMEI are the new Open The Triangle Gate Champions. Taya Valkyrie is the new #1 contender for AAA's women's championship, currently held by Deonna Purrazzo. Valkyrie returned at AAA's show on Saturday. Rey Fenix was advertised but did NOT wrestle. He's still out with an injured arm. That's JUST Pro Wrestling News for ______. Our next update comes your way ____, so be sure to subscribe to this feed. We also thank you in advance for leaving a glowing rating or review.. I'm Matt Carlins. Thank YOU for listening. ~Full run down at www.justprowrestlingnews.com ~ • • • • • wwe #wrestling #prowrestling #smackdown #wwenetwork #wweraw #romanreigns #ajstyles #NXT #raw #njpw #wwenxt #SethRollins #TNA #johncena #RandyOrton #wrestlemania #ROH #WWF #summerslam #tripleh #aewdynamite #professionalwrestling #aew #allelitewrestling #aewontnt #DeanAmbrose #nxt #KevinOwens #wwesmackdown 

On the final episode of their series on Antonio Inoki, Fumi Saito and Justin Knipper went Inoki's career from the '80s onward to his retirement and life in business and national politics. After that, they hit on topics like Inoki and the rise of MMA culture; his famous feud with disciple Tatsumi Fujinami; the debut of Big Van Vader and the debacle debut at Ryogoku Sumo Hall in '87; and the launch of the second UWF and its massive impact on wrestling. We also touched on the rise of Naoya Ogawa and Inoki's further involvement in the world of MMA in the late '90s and early '00s. Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958473677605950 Follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fightgamemedia Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny, Beast Mike and Greg have a new intro, Facebook, YouTube page but the same classic wrestling to watch and the fiery takes. This week's episode featured talk on:Bob Backlund vs Sgt Slaughter (WWF 3/21/1981 Cage)Giant Baba vs Billy Robinson (AJPW 7/24/76)Inoki, Sakaguchi, Fujiwara, Hoshino & Mutoh vs Fujinami, Choshu, Maeda, Kengo Kimura & Super Strong Machine 3/21/1987 NJPWKansai, Masami, Fukuoka & Yagi vs Ozaki, Cutie Suzuki, Okutsu & Toyama, 1-count match, JWP 3/21/95.Great Muta vs Tatsumi Fujinami (9.23.91 NJPW) (Forgive me this is the version without the entrances as that version we watched was taken down becuse NJPW world now has it)Follow Great Match Generator on Facebook Subscribe on Youtube Follow Danny, Mike. and Greg on TwitterDiscuss the Greatest Match Ever over hereVisit Social Suplex over hereSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kris & David are guestless this week talking about the week that was March 22-28, 1991. We talk about WrestleMania VII and the big angles involving Randy Savage, Ultimate Warrior, Hulk Hogan, Sgt. Slaughter, and others. We also look at all of the controversy regarding Tatsumi Fujinami and Ric Flair regarding the NWA Title, Konnan losing his mask to Perro Aguayo and working WWF dark matches the same week, and Sid Vicious preparing to leave WCW. A very fun show, so check it out!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 1:29:51 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, FMW 1:48:36 Classic Commercial Break 1:53:18 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game 2:31:56 Other North America: Canada, EMLL, UWA, WWA, & WWC 3:03:24 Other USA: Georgia, USWA, TWF, Portland, & LPWA 3:25:20 WCW 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