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00:41 – Discussion of AEW fan signs, merchandise, and Hangman Page's recent notoriety.02:54 – Introduction of AEW's new book and its author “Keg”; first impressions.09:05 – Early history of Tony Khan's wrestling fandom and the book's revisionist approach.11:41 – The book's portrayal of the wrestling landscape, including shots at NWA and other promotions.13:05 – Comparisons to DK encyclopedias and children's books; the book's visual style.14:31 – Excerpts from the book: Tony Khan's early internet wrestling community experiences.23:29 – The real indie wrestling boom, with a critique of the book's selective history.24:22 – TNA's role in wrestling and the broader landscape of promotions.25:10 – AEW's impact on the indies and the book's self-promotional tone.26:38 – The “all-star” mentality of AEW and its approach to talent acquisition.35:14 – The timing of the book's release and the perception of AEW as a “clown show.”37:25 – Satirical comparison: “If Scientology was a wrestling promotion, this would be AEW.”41:40 – Comparison of fast food pricing/business models to wrestling ticket pricing.45:30 – The Hart family, championship collecting, and the credibility of wrestling titles.57:13 – Introduction of AEW's new championship and Tommy Dreamer's reaction.59:13 – Dave Meltzer's response to criticism about the proliferation of wrestling titles.1:02:01 – Jokes about the “Undisputed Continental” title and the absurdity of belt names.1:06:53 – Disney's partnership with DraftKings and the implications for WWE.1:08:25 – WWE's ticket pricing, touring model, and the economics of live events.1:22:34 – Broader challenges in wrestling and the cost of living.1:41:55 – Eva Marie's interview about WWE, performing, and the Ridge Holland scenario.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.
Tommy Dreamer reacts to the announcement of the new AEW National Championship on Dynamite and shares his expectations for the new title. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tommy Dreamer reacts to NXT and the road to their New York City event NXT Gold Rush. Also, Tommy shares his thoughts on the state of Kelani Jordan's TNA Knockouts Title Reign To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tommy Dreamer reacts to the returns of Logan Paul, Becky Lynch and Rey Mysterio on RAW as the road to Survivor Series begins. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Denise Salcedo and Tommy Dreamer discuss the stipulations from Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre's contract signing on Smackdown. They also give their predictions for tonight's Saturday Night's Main Event! To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Happy Halloween weekend to everyone in the YLP Realm! Before we leave October behind and walk into November, let's get spooky one last time with Episode 448 of the YLP Podcast!On this week's episode of the pod, Mr. YLP Himself kicks off the show by his thoughts on Andrade finally breaking his silence amid the contract controversy, as well as discussing what former WWE superstar (and actual lawyer), David Otunga, talking about what could happen if Andrade ever decided to take this to trial.Also on the pod, Mr. YLP presents his "News Of The Week", including news on Tommy Dreamer bringing up why Mercedes Mone should vacate some of her twelve championships, and we end the show this week with his preview and predictions for tonight's Saturday Night's Main Event premium live event.EMAIL ME AT: younglionsperspective@gmail.comFOLLOW ME ON: Instagram - @ylp_podcast | X - @YLPerspectiveSNAG YOUR YLP & WAR MERCH HERE: wrestle-addict-radio-shop.fourthwall.com
Happy Halloween weekend to everyone in the YLP Realm! Before we leave October behind and walk into November, let's get spooky one last time with Episode 448 of the YLP Podcast!On this week's episode of the pod, Mr. YLP Himself kicks off the show by his thoughts on Andrade finally breaking his silence amid the contract controversy, as well as discussing what former WWE superstar (and actual lawyer), David Otunga, talking about what could happen if Andrade ever decided to take this to trial.Also on the pod, Mr. YLP presents his "News Of The Week", including news on Tommy Dreamer bringing up why Mercedes Mone should vacate some of her twelve championships, and we end the show this week with his preview and predictions for tonight's Saturday Night's Main Event premium live event.EMAIL ME AT: younglionsperspective@gmail.comFOLLOW ME ON: Instagram - @ylp_podcast | X - @YLPerspectiveSNAG YOUR YLP & WAR MERCH HERE: wrestle-addict-radio-shop.fourthwall.com
Happy Halloween weekend to everyone in the YLP Realm! Before we leave October behind and walk into November, let's get spooky one last time with Episode 448 of the YLP Podcast!On this week's episode of the pod, Mr. YLP Himself kicks off the show by his thoughts on Andrade finally breaking his silence amid the contract controversy, as well as discussing what former WWE superstar (and actual lawyer), David Otunga, talking about what could happen if Andrade ever decided to take this to trial.Also on the pod, Mr. YLP presents his "News Of The Week", including news on Tommy Dreamer bringing up why Mercedes Mone should vacate some of her twelve championships, and we end the show this week with his preview and predictions for tonight's Saturday Night's Main Event premium live event.EMAIL ME AT: younglionsperspective@gmail.comFOLLOW ME ON: Instagram - @ylp_podcast | X - @YLPerspectiveSNAG YOUR YLP & WAR MERCH HERE: wrestle-addict-radio-shop.fourthwall.com
Tommy Dreamer breaks down AEW Dynamite Fright Night from start to finish and discusses why Don Callis' family tree was the quintessential promo segment of the night. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On the 40th anniversary of Dusty Rhodes' 'Hard Times', Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer discuss one of the greatest promos of all time. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 343 – Guilty as Charged 1999 Changes are the name of the game! 0:56 - Welcome 18:01 - GaC Opening 19:34 – “The Dastardly One” Danny Doring and Amish Roadkill vs The FBI (Little Guido/Tracy Smothers) (w/ Tommy Rich, Big Guido and Sal E Graziano) 25:25 - Super Crazy vs Yoshihiro Tajiri 32:24 - John Kronus vs Sid (w/ Judge Jeff Jones) 40:15 - The Dudley Boyz (Buh Buh Ray/D-von Dudley) (w/ Joel Gertner, Big Dick and Sign Guy Dudley) vs New Jack and Spike Dudley 50:02 - Lance Storm (w/ Tammy Lynn Bytch) vs Rob Van Dam (w/ Bill Alfonso) for the ECW World Television Championship 1:00:42 - Justin Credible (w/ Jason, Nicole Bass and a mystery woman) vs Tommy Dreamer in a Stairway to Hell match 1:12:47 - Taz vs “The Franchise” Shane Douglas (w/ Francine) for the ECW World Heavyweight Championship 1:22:18 - Overall Thoughts 1:27:48 - Smarking It Up 1:39:39 - Ready to Rumble 1:45:39 - Goodbyes Music from this week's show is “This is Extreme” by Harry Slash and the Slashtones and “Survive (If I Let You” by Harry Slash and the Slashtones Rate and review us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you find your podcasts Email – WrestlingHistoryX@gmail.com X – WrestlingHistoX
Tommy Dreamer recaps the go-home RAW to SNME from Anaheim tonight including the promo segment between Jey Uso and CM Punk along with what he is looking forward too at SNME. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
onathan Hood and Tommy Dreamer react to what went down at NXT's Halloween Havoc covering the main event between Trick Williams and Ricky Saints and Tatum Paxley winning the NXT Women's Championship. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jonathan Hood and Tommy Dreamer react to what went down at NXT's Halloween Havoc covering the main event between Trick Williams and Ricky Saints and Tatum Paxley winning the NXT Women's Championship. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's a special edition of the Busted Open Podcast as the core four; Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Mark Henry and Tommy Dreamer are LIVE in New York City breaking down AEW Dynamite. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dave LaGreca and Tommy Dreamer are joined by WWE Hall of Famer and original member of the Four Horsemen Arn Anderson to talk about his legendary career and his experiences working with John Cena. Plus! Reigning NXT Women's Champion Jacy Jayne stops by to discuss her upcoming match at NXT Halloween Havoc. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tommy Dreamer breaks down Monday Night RAW from Sacramento including Seth Rollins' Heavyweight title being vacated, Jey Uso vs CM Punk for the Heavyweight title at SNME, and AJ Styles & Dragon Lee winning the World Tag Team Championship. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tommy Dreamer breaks down what happened on AEW Dynamite tonight ahead of WrestleDream, giving his thoughts on Kenny Omega, Jon Moxley, Darby Allin, and more from the roster! He also gives his predictions for the big PPV! To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dave and Tommy interview author Brian Solomon on his new book about The Irresistible Force, Gorilla Monsoon. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tommy Dreamer recaps tonight's NXT on the road to Halloween Havoc. He dives into what should be next for Trick Williams following his loss to Mike Santana at TNA Bound for Glory. Tommy gets into the relationship between Sol Ruca & Zaria. He also gets into the success of TNA Bound for Glory. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
From the eagle's nest, high above the ECW arena, this is the Extreme Three Way Dance! In this episode, JT, Jenny and Matt review the next three episodes of ECW television from mid April 2000! The troublesome trio talk about the hype for CyberSlam 2000, the reset of the tag division, Tommy Dreamer's big title shot, Mikey Whipwreck on FIRE, Rob Van Dam's return to action and so much more! So jump on board, grab a chair and get ready to join this threesome for an extreme journey through time!
Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer react to the Hardy's winning the NXT & TNA Tag Titles and discuss the greatest tag teams of all time. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tommy Dreamer breaks down tonight's RAW in Dallas ahead of Crown Jewel this weekend! To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tommy Dreamer talks everything AEW Dynamite including Andrade's shocking return, Kenny Omega's comeback match and Orange Cassidy getting a title shot as AEW Dynamite marks their Sixth Anniversary. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer are joined by The Beautiful People, Angelina Love & Velvet Sky, ahead of their TNA Hall of Fame induction, plus, Dave gives his top-6 AEW Dynamite moments to celebrate 6 years! To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tommy Dreamer reacts to Seth Rollins night throughout Monday Night RAW and reacts to the return of Roman Reigns to close the show. Plus! He breaks down the next chapter between Rhea RIpley and IYO SKY vs Asuka and Kairi Sane. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Kris and David are back as we discuss the week that was September 22-28, 1996. Topics of discussion include:WWF In Your House: Mind Games goes down in Philadelphia, headlined by the legendary Shawn Michaels title defense vs. Mankind, plus the first ECW "invasion" of the WWF with Paul Heyman, Tommy Dreamer, AND The Sandman causing some trouble during the PPV opener.Monday Night Raw the next night in Hershey featuring Jim Ross's infamous "shoot promo” where "Razor Ramon returned" and Taz making his first appearance in the WWF as part of the "invasion."We also talk about the genesis of the WWF/ECW angle, why it was happening, and how it affected Dennis Coralluzzo's NWA New Jersey promotion.AJPW's foreign talent morale not in a good place as the Can-Am Express are getting ready to to go to the WWF.NJPW and WCW hold a tournament om Ja[am featuring some interesting matches and a serious injury to Ric Flair.Terry Funk creates the Funk Masters of Wrestling stable in FMW.Problems mounting in AAA between Konnan and Antonio Peña over the direction of the company.Randy Hales quitting his job as the booker and general manager of the USWA.Scott Bowden shooting a big angle with a local Memphis sports radio host.The Road Warriors showing up in Paul Alperstein's AWF.The nWo take over Monday Nitro as Kevin Nash roasts Jim Powers in amazing fashion,, The Giant becomes the World's Tallest Ring Announcer, Hulk Hogan cons the Nasty Boys, and we get get the WCW debut of Mike Jones as Vincent.What a crazy show this was.....a total must listen show!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:39:22 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, WAR, BJPW, FMW, IWA Japan, Michinoku Pro, SPWF, Tokyo Pro, Wrestle Yume Factory, RINGS, AJW, ICW (BC), AAA, CMLL, & IWRG2:27:36 Classic Commercial Break2:30:53 Halftime3:11;34 Other USA: EWA (NY), NWA NJ, ECW, Steel City, USWA, & AWF (Alperstein)4:17:14 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.You can also use code BTSPOD to save 25% on your first payment — whether paying month to month or annually — when you subscribe to Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network at ClassicWrestling.net!To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Kris and David are back as we discuss the week that was September 22-28, 1996. Topics of discussion include:WWF In Your House: Mind Games goes down in Philadelphia, headlined by the legendary Shawn Michaels title defense vs. Mankind, plus the first ECW "invasion" of the WWF with Paul Heyman, Tommy Dreamer, AND The Sandman causing some trouble during the PPV opener.Monday Night Raw the next night in Hershey featuring Jim Ross's infamous "shoot promo” where "Razor Ramon returned" and Taz making his first appearance in the WWF as part of the "invasion."We also talk about the genesis of the WWF/ECW angle, why it was happening, and how it affected Dennis Coralluzzo's NWA New Jersey promotion.AJPW's foreign talent morale not in a good place as the Can-Am Express are getting ready to to go to the WWF.NJPW and WCW hold a tournament om Ja[am featuring some interesting matches and a serious injury to Ric Flair.Terry Funk creates the Funk Masters of Wrestling stable in FMW.Problems mounting in AAA between Konnan and Antonio Peña over the direction of the company.Randy Hales quitting his job as the booker and general manager of the USWA.Scott Bowden shooting a big angle with a local Memphis sports radio host.The Road Warriors showing up in Paul Alperstein's AWF.The nWo take over Monday Nitro as Kevin Nash roasts Jim Powers in amazing fashion,, The Giant becomes the World's Tallest Ring Announcer, Hulk Hogan cons the Nasty Boys, and we get get the WCW debut of Mike Jones as Vincent.What a crazy show this was.....a total must listen show!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:39:22 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, WAR, BJPW, FMW, IWA Japan, Michinoku Pro, SPWF, Tokyo Pro, Wrestle Yume Factory, RINGS, AJW, ICW (BC), AAA, CMLL, & IWRG2:27:36 Classic Commercial Break2:30:53 Halftime3:11;34 Other USA: EWA (NY), NWA NJ, ECW, Steel City, USWA, & AWF (Alperstein)4:17:14 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.You can also use code BTSPOD to save 25% on your first payment — whether paying month to month or annually — when you subscribe to Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network at ClassicWrestling.net!To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Sept. 15 and 16, 2010.On the Sept. 17, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell includes discussion with live callers on last night's TNA Impact, Tommy Dreamer's lengthy promo, Impact running into Reaction with Angle vs. Hardy, a comparison of the likely Bound for Glory PPV main event of Angle vs. RVD riding winning streaks vs. the actual main event of a Angle vs. Hardy vs. Anderson after two non-finishes to Hardy-Angle, how TNA management views Samoa Joe and A.J. Styles, Matt Hardy's latest Tweets entering worked shoot territory and mirroring the 2005 issue with Edge and Lita, plus much more.Then in the previously VIP Aftershow, they discussed with a live caller on how WWE can create a TV off-season for Raw by inserting NXT and a character-driven reality show into a three-month gap, and come back with a new season of Raw, with the benefits to talent getting time off, the writers getting new ideas, and the overall product seemingly refreshed. Plus, why WWE would be afraid of that idea.On the Sept. 20, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell includes discussion with live callers on last night's Night of Champions PPV, Chris Jericho's future, Miz vs. Bryan at the PPV, how long Randy Orton will hold the WWE Title, comparisons of Daniel Bryan in WWE and Desmond Wolfe in TNA, RVD's babyface promo on Impact, concussions in football and pro wrestling plus WWE needing to improve its Wellness testing, Cena vs. Barrett on Raw, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Tommy Dreamer discusses the fallout to All Out on Dynamite tonight and also gives his reaction to AEW adding a Women's Tag Team title. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tommy Dreamer and Bishop Dyer have the reaction to the big time invasion from TNA that kicked off a brawl to end last night's episode of NXT. They'll discuss the ramifications and what comes next for both sides. Plus, they breakdown AJ Styles and John Cena, which is now set for Crown Jewel in October. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tommy Dreamer breaks down the RAW after Wrestlepalooza including the promo battle between Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins along with Asuka finally turning heel on Iyo Sky. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode, the hosts break down the wild and unpredictable world of ECW's Anarchy Rulz 1999. They dive into the impact of ECW's new TV deal, the opener between Lance Storm and Jerry Lynn, and how injuries shaped the storytelling of the era. The discussion touches on segments with Simon Diamond and Jazz, the chaotic arrival of New Jack, and the thrilling three-way dance featuring Tajiri, Super Crazy, and Guido.From there, the conversation builds toward the intense blood feud between Justin Credible and Sabu, showcasing Sabu's one-of-a-kind style and lasting influence on wrestling. The hosts also revisit major ECW moments, including the Heatwave incident, Taz's shocking elimination, Mike Awesome's championship win, and the heated rivalry between Raven and Tommy Dreamer.To wrap up, they highlight the hard-hitting clash between Balls Mahoney and Rob Van Dam before shifting gears to preview NXT No Mercy 2023, reflecting on how wrestling has evolved while emphasizing the timeless importance of storytelling in the sport.
WE BACK, Y'ALL! And we're diving deep into ECW's Wrestlepalooza from 1997! Tommy Dreamer vs. Raven in a Loser Leaves Town match, Terry Funk defends the ECW Title vs Chris Candido, Taz dethrones Shane Douglas as the ECW Television Champion in less than three minutes, and more!BUT FIRST, we discuss the latest in the world of professional wrestling, including: WWE Wrestlepalooza, AEW All Out, WrestleMania 43 heading to Saudi Arabia, Andrade gone from WWE, and more!--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
Tommy Dreamer breaks down AEW's September to Remember on the road to AEW All Out. Tommy gives his thoughts on Cope & Christian along with why AEW does great character work. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tommy Dreamer breaks down every angle from a memorable NXT Homecoming tonight! To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer break down NXT Homecoming & question where the NXT/TNA relationship is headed. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tommy Dreamer breaks down everything Monday Night RAW including John Cena's promo, the couples confrontation, and the return of Bayley. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
From the eagle's nest, high above the ECW arena, this is the Extreme Three Way Dance! In this episode, JT, Jenny and Matt review the next three episodes of ECW television to wrap up March 2000! The troublesome trio talk about the Sinister Minister's growing power, Tommy Dreamer dealing with Da Baldies, Cyrus and the Network going hard at Super Crazy and Sandman, Mike Awesome's unique World Title reign, the impending return of Rob Van Dam and so much more! So jump on board, grab a chair and get ready to join this threesome for an extreme journey through time!
Stemming off AJ Lee's EPIC WWE return, Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer discuss the all-time greatest professional wrestling returns. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
Tommy Dreamer recaps a fun Monday Night RAW in Milwaukee including AJ Lee's return to the red brand and discusses whether or not he thinks Jey Uso turned heel. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
Tommy Dreamer and Nic Nemeth speak to TNA wrestler Mara Sade to hear her journey of becoming a professional wrestler. She also goes 1-on-1 with Nic following their altercation at TNA on Thursday. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
Tommy Dreamer & Bishop Dyer break down WWE NXT: DIY returns! Plus, who is the face of the show? To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
Tommy Dreamer gives his instant reaction to everything that went down on WWE's Clash in Paris. Covering the World Heavyweight title main event and John Cena vs Logan Paul. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
Tommy Dreamer reacts to the Smackdown before Clash in Paris breaking down the final promo battle between John Cena and Logan Paul. Plus! He breaks down Sami Zayn's big win against Solo Sikoa for the United States Title. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
ECW Legend Tommy Dreamer recaps everything AEW Dynamite from the ECW Arena in Philadelphia. He also explains why Hangman Adam Page is a great champion for AEW. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
Tommy Dreamer reacts to the RAW before Clash in Paris in Birmingham, England giving his breakdown of Roman's opening promo as well as the chaotic ending to the main event. Plus! He talks about the latest drama between IYO SKY, ASUKA and Kairi Sane. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
Tommy Dreamer breaks down Smackdown's first broadcast from Dublin, Ireland and the masterful promos from Becky Lynch and John Cena. He also discusses the future for the WWE Vault and its potential home on ESPN. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
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