Podcasts about Toshiaki Kawada

Kris and David are guestless this week as we discuss the (almost) week that was April 16-21, 1997. Topics of discussion include:The WWF's In Your House: Revenge of the Taker PPV, featuring Undertaker scorching Paul Bearer and the Steve Austin vs. Bret Hart rematch from WrestleMania.The Raw after the PPV, which really kickstarted the "Attitude Era" in many ways, as Austin "injures" Bret in a wild, show-long angle, and much, much more also happens on one of Raw's greatest episodes of all-time.A deeper examination into why Phil Mushnick hated wrestling fans at the time.Toshiaki Kawada finally pins Mitsuharu Misawa in a singles match for the first time as he wins the Champion Carnival at the Budokan.Atsushi Onita's desire to work with the WWF.The birth of the Torneo Cibernetico in CMLL in the form of one of the greatest matches of the 90's.ECW desperately trying to lock up talent as WCW is ready to raid.A look into the PPV numbers for Barely Legal.Tommy Rich and Doug Gilbert get busted for weed on 4/20.Dutch Mantell takes over the book in USWA and it's evident immediately.Kevin Nash and Syxx are pissed at Ric Flair and Roddy Piper, which spills over into a heated promo on Nitro as WCW backstage politics are flaming hot.This is an extremely good show here, folks, so don't miss out!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:41:02 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, BattlARTS, FMW, Fuyuki Gun, IWA Japan, Samurai Project, W*ING, RINGS, AJW, GAEA, & Jd'2:10:48 Classic Commercial Break2:16:32 Halftime2:58:25 Mexico: AAA, CMLL, Promo Azteca, & Tijuana3:11:00 Other USA: ESW, NJCW, ECW, NWL, USWL, CPW, Tommy Rich & Doug Gilbert arrested, IWAMS, NAASW, USWA, World Class II, & APW3:37:34 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 guestless this week as we discuss the (almost) week that was April 16-21, 1997. Topics of discussion include:The WWF's In Your House: Revenge of the Taker PPV, featuring Undertaker scorching Paul Bearer and the Steve Austin vs. Bret Hart rematch from WrestleMania.The Raw after the PPV, which really kickstarted the "Attitude Era" in many ways, as Austin "injures" Bret in a wild, show-long angle, and much, much more also happens on one of Raw's greatest episodes of all-time.A deeper examination into why Phil Mushnick hated wrestling fans at the time.Toshiaki Kawada finally pins Mitsuharu Misawa in a singles match for the first time as he wins the Champion Carnival at the Budokan.Atsushi Onita's desire to work with the WWF.The birth of the Torneo Cibernetico in CMLL in the form of one of the greatest matches of the 90's.ECW desperately trying to lock up talent as WCW is ready to raid.A look into the PPV numbers for Barely Legal.Tommy Rich and Doug Gilbert get busted for weed on 4/20.Dutch Mantell takes over the book in USWA and it's evident immediately.Kevin Nash and Syxx are pissed at Ric Flair and Roddy Piper, which spills over into a heated promo on Nitro as WCW backstage politics are flaming hot.This is an extremely good show here, folks, so don't miss out!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:41:02 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, BattlARTS, FMW, Fuyuki Gun, IWA Japan, Samurai Project, W*ING, RINGS, AJW, GAEA, & Jd'2:10:48 Classic Commercial Break2:16:32 Halftime2:58:25 Mexico: AAA, CMLL, Promo Azteca, & Tijuana3:11:00 Other USA: ESW, NJCW, ECW, NWL, USWL, CPW, Tommy Rich & Doug Gilbert arrested, IWAMS, NAASW, USWA, World Class II, & APW3:37:34 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

We're celebrating Siobhan's 99th birthday, and taking a moment to ask a few questions: How can Zeus move like that? Is that actually Larry Sweeney's sister? Does Masato Tanaka look good bald? And where are Nishimura's shoes?   Matches discussed~ Eddie Kingston vs. Larry Sweeney (Society Backyard Wrestling ??/??/07) Naoya Nomura vs. Zeus (AJPW 9/17/2018) Minowaman vs. Necro Butcher (IGF 2/22/2010) Toshiaki Kawada vs. Osamu Nishimura (AJPW 9/3/2004) Shinya Hashimoto vs. Masato Tanaka (ZERO-ONE 3/2/2002) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on X app,  Bluesky,  TikTok,  Instagram,  YouTube, and send us an email at wrestlingisgross@gmail.com and tell us something really weird! (You can also send us nice emails. The nice ones are really appreciated!) 

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

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

Kris and David are joined by Beau James (@kingofkingsport) to discuss the week that was July 24-30, 1995. Topics of discussion includes:WCW trying to bring in top flight in-ring workers to fill out their roster before the first episode of Nitro and why it isn't working out like they hoped.Hulk Hogan giving one of the strangest interviews of his career on WCW Saturday Night.The real story behind the Col. Parker/Sister Sherri angle.Mitsuharu Misawa going over Toshiaki Kawada again for the Triple Crown at the Budokan.Lots of shows at Korakuen Hall as Japanese indie wrestling is booming.Issues between AAA and the AAA wrestlers' union, which caused problems at a TV taping.ECW running debuting in Middletown, New York in the middle of a lightning storm at the Orange County Fairgrounds with a memorable show that featured the debut of the Steiner Brothers.Beau giving us a detailed rundown on Ricky Morton's firing from both SMW and the USWA due to his issues with Tracy Smothers over and their respective girlfriends that led to Tracy being arrested.Buddy Landel cutting one of the greatest promos ever on SMW TV regarding his life story.Jerry Jarrett speaks candidly to the Torch about his son Jeff and Brian Armstrong walking out on the WWF at the In Your House PPV in Nashville right before our week.The insane plans that the WWF had for a tag team of Steve "Mongo" McMichael and William "The Refrigerator" Perry.You MUST listen to this show for Beau's stories about the Ricky Morton deal, plus we have lots of great clips as well!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW1:21:32 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, Korakuen Hall, WAR, BJPW, FMW, Go Gundan, Michinoku Pro, PWC, Wrestle Dream Factory, AJW, GAEA, & CWA1:52:26 Other North America: Jacques Rougeau, AAA, CMLL, & Arena Naucalpan2:11:12 Classic Commercial Break2:16:15 Halftime3:02:41 Other USA: Missy Hyatt/Coast-To-Coast, NWANJ, ECW, ASWF, MTW, SMW, USWA, Ken Patera, Dallas, Johnny Valentine, CRMW (Oops), & NWC5:02:20 WWFTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are joined by Beau James (@kingofkingsport) to discuss the week that was July 24-30, 1995. Topics of discussion includes:WCW trying to bring in top flight in-ring workers to fill out their roster before the first episode of Nitro and why it isn't working out like they hoped.Hulk Hogan giving one of the strangest interviews of his career on WCW Saturday Night.The real story behind the Col. Parker/Sister Sherri angle.Mitsuharu Misawa going over Toshiaki Kawada again for the Triple Crown at the Budokan.Lots of shows at Korakuen Hall as Japanese indie wrestling is booming.Issues between AAA and the AAA wrestlers' union, which caused problems at a TV taping.ECW running debuting in Middletown, New York in the middle of a lightning storm at the Orange County Fairgrounds with a memorable show that featured the debut of the Steiner Brothers.Beau giving us a detailed rundown on Ricky Morton's firing from both SMW and the USWA due to his issues with Tracy Smothers over and their respective girlfriends that led to Tracy being arrested.Buddy Landel cutting one of the greatest promos ever on SMW TV regarding his life story.Jerry Jarrett speaks candidly to the Torch about his son Jeff and Brian Armstrong walking out on the WWF at the In Your House PPV in Nashville right before our week.The insane plans that the WWF had for a tag team of Steve "Mongo" McMichael and William "The Refrigerator" Perry.You MUST listen to this show for Beau's stories about the Ricky Morton deal, plus we have lots of great clips as well!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW1:21:32 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, Korakuen Hall, WAR, BJPW, FMW, Go Gundan, Michinoku Pro, PWC, Wrestle Dream Factory, AJW, GAEA, & CWA1:52:26 Other North America: Jacques Rougeau, AAA, CMLL, & Arena Naucalpan2:11:12 Classic Commercial Break2:16:15 Halftime3:02:41 Other USA: Missy Hyatt/Coast-To-Coast, NWANJ, ECW, ASWF, MTW, SMW, USWA, Ken Patera, Dallas, Johnny Valentine, CRMW (Oops), & NWC5:02:20 WWFTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was June 26-July 2, 1993. Topics of discussion include:The WWF announcing its intent to fight back in the world of public relations against the previous year's Titangate accusers — including Tom Cole and Rita Chatterton! — by using their house organ, WWF Magazine.Linda McMahon speaking very candidly to Mike Mooneyham about various lawsuit-related topics, particularly Tom Cole's, and how Tom responded.Hulk Hogan's big run in the WWF ending with a whimper at some poorly-attended house shows.Lex Luger's last appearances as The Narcissist while he's about to move on to bigger things as a babyface.Bam Bam Bigelow introducing his “main squeeze” to Boni Blackstone and the world.Toshiaki Kawada joining Akira Taue to form the Holy Demon Army and why Jun Akiyama replaced him in the Super Generation Army.Antonio Inoki being embroiled in a major political scandal which some thought would do major harm to his career.Roddy Piper making an appearance with Love Machine in AAA, which sparks a ton of rumors.Eddie Gilbert taking to the streets as the King of Philadelphia in a very sad segment on ECW TV.Tracy Smothers and Tim Horner beefing in a babyface feud in SMW.A great angle involving Jeff Jarrett, Brian Christopher, and an overzealous "fan" on USWA TV.Total turmoil in WCW as they are forced to quit making (and airing) their mini-movies, the Cactus Jack “Lost in Cleveland” skits are cancelled, plus we get the real story of Booker T and Stevie Ray as "The Posse."This is a fantastic show that you just can't miss!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:39:08 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, Michinoku Pro, Mr. Pogo, W*ING, CWA, AAA, CMLL, Monterrey, UWA, & WWC2:34:56 Classic Commercial Break2:40:12 Halftime: “Who Killed WCW?” finale edition3:39:36 Other USA: Tri-Star, ECW, The Italian Stallion's spaghetti-eating record, SMW, USWA, Big D, GWF, WWN, IWC (Ron Skoler), & Billy Jack Haynes5:21:25 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 June 26-July 2, 1993. Topics of discussion include:The WWF announcing its intent to fight back in the world of public relations against the previous year's Titangate accusers — including Tom Cole and Rita Chatterton! — by using their house organ, WWF Magazine.Linda McMahon speaking very candidly to Mike Mooneyham about various lawsuit-related topics, particularly Tom Cole's, and how Tom responded.Hulk Hogan's big run in the WWF ending with a whimper at some poorly-attended house shows.Lex Luger's last appearances as The Narcissist while he's about to move on to bigger things as a babyface.Bam Bam Bigelow introducing his “main squeeze” to Boni Blackstone and the world.Toshiaki Kawada joining Akira Taue to form the Holy Demon Army and why Jun Akiyama replaced him in the Super Generation Army.Antonio Inoki being embroiled in a major political scandal which some thought would do major harm to his career.Roddy Piper making an appearance with Love Machine in AAA, which sparks a ton of rumors.Eddie Gilbert taking to the streets as the King of Philadelphia in a very sad segment on ECW TV.Tracy Smothers and Tim Horner beefing in a babyface feud in SMW.A great angle involving Jeff Jarrett, Brian Christopher, and an overzealous "fan" on USWA TV.Total turmoil in WCW as they are forced to quit making (and airing) their mini-movies, the Cactus Jack “Lost in Cleveland” skits are cancelled, plus we get the real story of Booker T and Stevie Ray as "The Posse."This is a fantastic show that you just can't miss!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:39:08 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, Michinoku Pro, Mr. Pogo, W*ING, CWA, AAA, CMLL, Monterrey, UWA, & WWC2:34:56 Classic Commercial Break2:40:12 Halftime: “Who Killed WCW?” finale edition3:39:36 Other USA: Tri-Star, ECW, The Italian Stallion's spaghetti-eating record, SMW, USWA, Big D, GWF, WWN, IWC (Ron Skoler), & Billy Jack Haynes5:21:25 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

Phil reviews this weekends WWE “Clash At TheCastle” as he's still learning Japanese words and phrases on his phone. This weeks Throwback is the 30th anniversary of arguably the greatest match ever. From June 3rd 1994 AJPW Mitsuharu Misawa vs Toshiaki Kawada from the infamous Budokan Hall in Tokyo Japan. The post Turnbuckle Throwbacks 496: The Greatest Match Ever? appeared first on Shining Wizards Network.

You're listening to Dirt Sheet Radio!! A Prohibited Portal opens during Forbidden Door season! WWE and TNA have formed a working relationship! What are the chances Jordynne Grace WINS the NXT Women's Championship? Can we fit a Bryan Danielson World Championship in before the American Dragon goes home? WWE contracts are running to the wire lately like they never have before. Is this an effect of the TKO takeover? What else could be the answer? We have an interesting theory. Is it time for Ricochet to go on a global excursion and leave WWE once his contract ends? The 30th anniversary of Mitsuharu Misawa vs Toshiaki Kawada just passed. Is this truly the greatest match of all time? Andrade has been back in WWE since before WrestleMania. He is currently doing 56-second matches on WWE SPEED. What went wrong?

Episode 30 is here pals! It's our Chris Things Art "Match of the Week" Edition w/ good ol' Unkle Beek talking the bloody delightful match that was Big Bossman A.K.A. 'Big Bubba' & 'Dr. Death' Steve Williams vs The 'Holy Demon Army' of Toshiaki Kawada & Akira Taue. We also talk a heck of a lot of nonsense (including my tale of making my parents go to Kawada's Ramen Store in Japan to get a picture with him for my birthday) a swell as Seńor Beek's latest developments on from a nasty breakup & some nice mental health chats between fellas.In my opening monologue I chat 'art-tabling' at Lucha Fantastica in Melbourne, getting sick between shows, turning it around for the following week in Geelong & now preparing for a big solo show at The Scratch at the end of the month!Enjoy!!Check out the Chris Things MOTW illustration in question here: Big Bubba & Steve Williams vs Kawada & TaueChrisThings.com.au is the place for original art, prints, calendars & much more!Follow us on Instagram: @ChrisThings, @JaimsVanderbeek, @SocialSuplexFollow us on Twitter: @ChrisThings, @JaimsVanderbeek, @SocialSuplexLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialSuplex/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/QUaJfaCVisit our website for news, columns, and podcasts: https://socialsuplex.com/Join the Social Suplex community Facebook Group: The Wrestling (Squared) CircleWrestling-Art with Chris Things is the Pro-Wrestling Art niche Podcast of the Social Suplex Podcast Network. Support the Social Podcast Network by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 30 is here pals! It's our Chris Things Art "Match of the Week" Edition w/ good ol' Unkle Beek talking the bloody delightful match that was Big Bossman A.K.A. 'Big Bubba' & 'Dr. Death' Steve Williams vs The 'Holy Demon Army' of Toshiaki Kawada & Akira Taue. We also talk a heck of a lot of nonsense (including my tale of making my parents go to Kawada's Ramen Store in Japan to get a picture with him for my birthday) a swell as Seńor Beek's latest developments on from a nasty breakup & some nice mental health chats between fellas.In my opening monologue I chat 'art-tabling' at Lucha Fantastica in Melbourne, getting sick between shows, turning it around for the following week in Geelong & now preparing for a big solo show at The Scratch at the end of the month!Enjoy!!Check out the Chris Things MOTW illustration in question here: Big Bubba & Steve Williams vs Kawada & TaueChrisThings.com.au is the place for original art, prints, calendars & much more!Follow us on Instagram: @ChrisThings, @JaimsVanderbeek, @SocialSuplexFollow us on Twitter: @ChrisThings, @JaimsVanderbeek, @SocialSuplexLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialSuplex/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/QUaJfaCVisit our website for news, columns, and podcasts: https://socialsuplex.com/Join the Social Suplex community Facebook Group: The Wrestling (Squared) CircleWrestling-Art with Chris Things is the Pro-Wrestling Art niche Podcast of the Social Suplex Podcast Network. Support the Social Podcast Network by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/grown-men-watch-this-shit/donations

Wai Ting joins WH Park's L&WRR for the first time to discuss Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Toshiaki Kawada from the 1995 Champion Carnival.A unique entry into the Misawa-Kawada story, this match is remembered for a broken orbital bone injury suffered by Misawa in its first minute as a result of a stiff Kawada boot.They discuss the context of this match within their legendary rivalry and attempt to analyze how the injury may have impacted the rest of the bout.Watch the match here: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3m31dhSupport this podcast by checking out L&WRR merch: https://chopped-tees.com/lwrrWH Park and a special guest look back at the greatest matches of All Japan Pro Wrestling from the 1990s in the Long & Winding Royal Road, a limited-edition podcast from POST Wrestling.WH Park on Twitter: @whpark9Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribeForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comMerch: https://chopped-tees.com/postwrestlingTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @postwrestlingMusic: "Across the Danube, Op. 36" by John Philip Sousa | Performed by United States Marine Band (band) and Jason Fettig (conductor) | The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa, No.4 | Washington, DC: United States Marine Band, 2015. | Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 | Public Domain LetterOur Sponsors:* Check out eBay Auto: https://www.ebay.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week-plus that was January 1-9, 2001. Topics of discussion include:The final ECW PPV, Guilty As Charged 2001, with a full in-depth rundown of everything that happened on the screen and backstage at a volatile time in ECW history being that they were about to close their doors.Rob Van Dam as the big "surprise" on the show and how that was received.ECW leaving TV alltogether and wrestlers still being behind on pay.An update on WCW being for sale and how close they were to an announcement being made regarding finding a buyer.Thunder and Nitro featuring Ric Flair's mysterious masked man and lots of other wackiness.New Japan running Wrestling World 2001 at the Tokyo Dome featuring a stacked card with the IWGP Heavyweight Title tournament featuring Toshiaki Kawada, plus Shinya Hashimoto facing off with Riki Choshu in a "shoot" among other matches.Lots of other news and results from Japan, including DEEP's debut event.An article about how torn the Hart Family was in the aftermath of Owen's death.A major legends match in Tijuana.Vince McMahon gives a wild and crazy interview to Playboy Magazine.A stacked week of WWE TV as we have TWO Raws, with Stephanie McMahon's hatred of Trish Stratus and the return of Triple H to attack Steve Austin being the major fallout.News on a possible return of Shawn Michaels.This is just the tip of the iceberg, as we have so much more, so take a listen!!Timestamps:0:00:00 ECW1:03:55 WCW1:49:23 Japan: NJPW, AJPW, NOAH, BattlARTS, BJPW, FMW, Onita Pro, Osaka Pro, DEEP, AJW, Arsion, LLPW, & NEO Ladies2:34:29 Classic Commercial Break2:38:42 Halftime3:39:12 Other North America: Hart family, CMLL, IWRG, Tijuana, IWAPR, WWC, JerseyCW, WXO, NWA Wildside, IWAMS, & Rev Pro4:08:47 WWFTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week-plus that was January 1-9, 2001. Topics of discussion include:The final ECW PPV, Guilty As Charged 2001, with a full in-depth rundown of everything that happened on the screen and backstage at a volatile time in ECW history being that they were about to close their doors.Rob Van Dam as the big "surprise" on the show and how that was received.ECW leaving TV alltogether and wrestlers still being behind on pay.An update on WCW being for sale and how close they were to an announcement being made regarding finding a buyer.Thunder and Nitro featuring Ric Flair's mysterious masked man and lots of other wackiness.New Japan running Wrestling World 2001 at the Tokyo Dome featuring a stacked card with the IWGP Heavyweight Title tournament featuring Toshiaki Kawada, plus Shinya Hashimoto facing off with Riki Choshu in a "shoot" among other matches.Lots of other news and results from Japan, including DEEP's debut event.An article about how torn the Hart Family was in the aftermath of Owen's death.A major legends match in Tijuana.Vince McMahon gives a wild and crazy interview to Playboy Magazine.A stacked week of WWE TV as we have TWO Raws, with Stephanie McMahon's hatred of Trish Stratus and the return of Triple H to attack Steve Austin being the major fallout.News on a possible return of Shawn Michaels.This is just the tip of the iceberg, as we have so much more, so take a listen!!Timestamps:0:00:00 ECW1:03:55 WCW1:49:23 Japan: NJPW, AJPW, NOAH, BattlARTS, BJPW, FMW, Onita Pro, Osaka Pro, DEEP, AJW, Arsion, LLPW, & NEO Ladies2:34:29 Classic Commercial Break2:38:42 Halftime3:39:12 Other North America: Hart family, CMLL, IWRG, Tijuana, IWAPR, WWC, JerseyCW, WXO, NWA Wildside, IWAMS, & Rev Pro4:08:47 WWFTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Rich Kraetsch from Voices of Wrestling joins L&WRR for the first time to discuss Toshiaki Kawada vs. Genichiro Tenryu for the vacant Triple Crown from October 28th, 2000.WH Park and Rich discuss the background with the Triple Crown at this time as well as the complex relationship between Kawada and Tenryu.Watch the match here: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7tw406WH Park and a special guest look back at the greatest matches of All Japan Pro Wrestling from the 1990s in the Long & Winding Royal Road, a limited-edition podcast from POST Wrestling.Support this podcast by picking up a L&WRR t-shirt in either black or white: https://store.postwrestling.com/search?q=long+%26+winding+royal+roadWH Park on Twitter: @whpark9Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribeForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @postwrestlingMusic: "Across the Danube, Op. 36" by John Philip Sousa | Performed by United States Marine Band (band) and Jason Fettig (conductor) | The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa, No.4 | Washington, DC: United States Marine Band, 2015. | Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 | Public Domain LetterOur Sponsors:* Check out Drizly: https://drizly.com* Check out Factor and use code 'postwrestling50' for 50% off: https://www.factormeals.com/* Check out eBay: https://www.ebay.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 7 is here! We're back for another Chris Things Art "Match of the Week" Edition with Keeping it Strong-Style co-host, (& Shoot-Style Enthusiast) 'The Youngboy', Josh Smith to talk all about the wonderfully weird, MANLY mash-up of styles that was DON FRYE vs TOSHIAKI KAWADA for the Triple Crown in All Japan Pro Wrestling from about 20 years ago. Such an interesting, badass match! We talk some about the scene at the time, Don's introduction to pro wrestling, the lead up & some about the philosophical wrestling 'meeting of worlds' that was this magical slugfest. Thanks Josh!! This one also includes another special little solo 'intro-monologue' of my own current art-happenings (including my first ever in-person Expo that took place over the weekend!) A fun time all-round. Enjoy!!Check out the Chris Things MOTW illustration that we are talking about here!Check out ChrisThings.com.au for original art, prints, calendars & much more!Follow us on Instagram: @ChrisThings, @SocialSuplexFollow us on Twitter: @ChrisThings, @KeepinItStrongStyle, @SocialSuplexLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialSuplex/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/QUaJfaCVisit our website for news, columns, and podcasts: https://socialsuplex.com/Join the Social Suplex community Facebook Group: The Wrestling (Squared) CircleWrestling-Art with Chris Things is the Pro-Wrestling Art niche Podcast of the Social Suplex Podcast Network. Support the Social Podcast Network by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 7 is here! We're back for another Chris Things Art "Match of the Week" Edition with Keeping it Strong-Style co-host, (& Shoot-Style Enthusiast) 'The Youngboy', Josh Smith to talk all about the wonderfully weird, MANLY mash-up of styles that was DON FRYE vs TOSHIAKI KAWADA for the Triple Crown in All Japan Pro Wrestling from about 20 years ago. Such an interesting, badass match! We talk some about the scene at the time, Don's introduction to pro wrestling, the lead up & some about the philosophical wrestling 'meeting of worlds' that was this magical slugfest. Thanks Josh!! This one also includes another special little solo 'intro-monologue' of my own current art-happenings (including my first ever in-person Expo that took place over the weekend!) A fun time all-round. Enjoy!!Check out the Chris Things MOTW illustration that we are talking about here!Check out ChrisThings.com.au for original art, prints, calendars & much more!Follow us on Instagram: @ChrisThings, @SocialSuplexFollow us on Twitter: @ChrisThings, @KeepinItStrongStyle, @SocialSuplexLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialSuplex/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/QUaJfaCVisit our website for news, columns, and podcasts: https://socialsuplex.com/Join the Social Suplex community Facebook Group: The Wrestling (Squared) CircleWrestling-Art with Chris Things is the Pro-Wrestling Art niche Podcast of the Social Suplex Podcast Network. Support the Social Podcast Network by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/grown-men-watch-this-shit/donations

Join Alicia and Captain Lou and Jason of Happy Wrestling Land for some lively discussion around post-roster split All Japan Pro Wrestling! We each selected matches to discuss featuring some of the biggest players of that era: Toshiaki Kawada, Genichiro Tenryu, and Satoshi Kojima, to name a few. We have all the good lore and vibes for you in this one! Follow Captain Lou on twitter @CaptainLouJapan and follow Jason on twitter @1053ridge. You can read their wrestling reviews at Happy Wrestling Land. Follow us at @kickout299 on Twitter, email us with questions and feedback at kickoutat299@gmail.com, and check out our blog at kickout299.wordpress.com. As always, please rate and follow/subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple, or your preferred podcast platform. Thank you so much for your support!

Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was September 6-12, 1992. Topics of discussion include:Major drama behind the scenes at World Championship Wrestling involving Bill Watts and his "budget cuts,” specifically involving his attempts to renegotiate the contracts of Brian Pillman, Rick Rude, and Sting. We have stories from all sides of the situation, including an explosive Torch Talk that Watts did with Wade Keller about the contract talks.WCW rescinding the top rope rule or at least starting to, WCW house show business issues, Erik Watts making his first TV appearance, and tons more in a FANTASTIC section.The greatness of the Toshiaki Kawada vs. Akira Taue feud in AJPW.Heisei Ishingun picking up steam in NJPW.The AAA vs. CMLL war raging big in Mexico as people are jumping ship left and right.The Rock 'n' Roll Express on the local segments of Jerry Lewis telethon on a station in West VirginiaMike Samples and Eddie Marlin fighting over “ownership” of the USWA on TV.The complete INSANITY of th Global Wrestling Federation at this time and how it filtered into rival Big D.Steve Planamenta talking WWF business with Mike Mooneyham, particulartly in regards to the USWA and WCW.The odd TV presentation of Ric Flair regaining the WWF Title from Randy Savage along with his appearance on “Live with Regis & Kathie Lee” alongside Mr. Perfect.A new Legion of Doom of sorts of Animal and Crush on WWF house shows.The WWF actually taking the steroid issue somewhat seriously as drug testing gets more strict.And much more. This was a tremendous show, so LISTEN NOW!!!!Timestamps0:00:00 WCW1:41:14 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, WAR, NOW, FMW, Oriental Pro, Universal, W*ING, Buster Douglas & friends, & AJW2:04:07 Classic Commercial Break2:07:55 Halftime2:40:17 Latin America: AAA, CMLL, Monterrey, UWA, & WWC3:04:04 Other USA: Jim Crockett, NAWA (Tony Capone), ECW, Joel Goodhart/TWA fallout, ICWA, SMW, WWA (NJ/FL), USWA, GWF, Big D, & Portland4:17:07 WWF5:06:59 Patreon Preview: A very revealing sworn affidavit about racism in WCW from longtime stage coordinator Moses WilliamsTo 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 September 6-12, 1992. Topics of discussion include:Major drama behind the scenes at World Championship Wrestling involving Bill Watts and his "budget cuts,” specifically involving his attempts to renegotiate the contracts of Brian Pillman, Rick Rude, and Sting. We have stories from all sides of the situation, including an explosive Torch Talk that Watts did with Wade Keller about the contract talks.WCW rescinding the top rope rule or at least starting to, WCW house show business issues, Erik Watts making his first TV appearance, and tons more in a FANTASTIC section.The greatness of the Toshiaki Kawada vs. Akira Taue feud in AJPW.Heisei Ishingun picking up steam in NJPW.The AAA vs. CMLL war raging big in Mexico as people are jumping ship left and right.The Rock 'n' Roll Express on the local segments of Jerry Lewis telethon on a station in West VirginiaMike Samples and Eddie Marlin fighting over “ownership” of the USWA on TV.The complete INSANITY of th Global Wrestling Federation at this time and how it filtered into rival Big D.Steve Planamenta talking WWF business with Mike Mooneyham, particulartly in regards to the USWA and WCW.The odd TV presentation of Ric Flair regaining the WWF Title from Randy Savage along with his appearance on “Live with Regis & Kathie Lee” alongside Mr. Perfect.A new Legion of Doom of sorts of Animal and Crush on WWF house shows.The WWF actually taking the steroid issue somewhat seriously as drug testing gets more strict.And much more. This was a tremendous show, so LISTEN NOW!!!!Timestamps0:00:00 WCW1:41:14 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, WAR, NOW, FMW, Oriental Pro, Universal, W*ING, Buster Douglas & friends, & AJW2:04:07 Classic Commercial Break2:07:55 Halftime2:40:17 Latin America: AAA, CMLL, Monterrey, UWA, & WWC3:04:04 Other USA: Jim Crockett, NAWA (Tony Capone), ECW, Joel Goodhart/TWA fallout, ICWA, SMW, WWA (NJ/FL), USWA, GWF, Big D, & Portland4:17:07 WWF5:06:59 Patreon Preview: A very revealing sworn affidavit about racism in WCW from longtime stage coordinator Moses WilliamsTo 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

Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway return with Speaking of Strong Style! The pair talked about the Block Finals of the G1 Climax tournament, plus the quarterfinals of the knockout round. They also discussed Eddie Kingston's best day ever, in which he got to meet his hero, Toshiaki Kawada. Steven and Jeremy also talked about the semifinals of the G1, examining the chances for Kazuchika Okada, Tetsuya Naito, EVIL and Will Ospreay to bring home the trophy, and what that means for SANADA. 

Join postwrestlingcafe.com for G1 Climax 33 Reviews after every night of the tournament.John Pollock & Wai Ting review Night 15 of NJPW G1 Climax 33 as C Block concludes with Eddie Kingston, David Finlay, Tama Tonga, Shingo Takagi & EVIL all in contention to advance.We discuss Eddie Kingston's surprise meeting with Toshiaki Kawada and the latest in our G1 Predictions Contest.------Watch This Podcast: https://youtube.com/live/7m5KEHwXwBg ------Tuesday, August 8 in KanagawaBLOCK C: Eddie Kingston vs. David Finlay [RECOMMENDED]BLOCK C: Shingo Takagi vs. EVIL [RECOMMENDED]BLOCK C: Tama Tonga vs. Aaron HenareBLOCK C: Tomohiro Ishii vs. Mikey Nicholls [RECOMMENDED]POST's G1 Climax 33 Coverage: https://www.postwrestling.com/g1/Full G1 Climax 33 schedule: https://www.postwrestling.com/2023/07/14/post-wrestlings-g1-climax-schedule-2/Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comThreads/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out TickPick and use my code No promotion code/URL for a great deal: https://www.tickpick.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mitsuharu Misawa. Toshiaki Kawada. Kenta Kobashi. Akira Taue. These were All Japan's “Big Four” during of the 1990s, the four most influential players of the decade. English-speaking fans in 2021 have more and more often been referring to these four wrestlers as AJPW's “Four Pillars of Heaven,” and recently, the term “four pillars” has turned into hip new short-hand for “top four wrestlers.” What's ironic about this is that “Four Pillars of Heaven” is actually a mistranslation of the word “shitennō” (四天王). In colloquial Japanese, they're often referred to as the shitennō of AJPW. Shitennou is a common Japanese phrase to describe the top four people, places or things within a set context. In modern English, we often share our “Mt. Rushmores” of wrestlers, the top four of (fill in the blank); “shitennō” in Japanese works the same way. So, the phrase “Four Pillars of Heaven,” which is now an accepted addition to the pro wrestling lexicon, was actually born out of a mistranslation and misinterpretation of the the original kanji characters. Fumi Saito & Justin Knipper break this down in more detail while giving the overarching backstory behind Misawa, Kawada, Kobashi and Taue. They also discuss at length how important Stan Hansen was during this period, and how important his relationships with each AJPW shittenō were. Kenta Kobashi & Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Toshiaki Kawada & Akira Taue (December 3rd, 1993)WON ***** Toshiaki Kawada & Akira Taue vs. Mitsuharu Misawa & Kenta Kobashi (June 9, 1995) WON ***** 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 June 7-13, 1995. Topics of discussion on this week's show include:Davey Boy Smith's assault trial getting rescheduled for January 1996.Chris Benoit wrestling Owen Hart at the WWF Wrestling Challege/Action Zone taping as well as an update on his status in ECW.Mr. Bob Backlund "breaks" Man Mountain Rock's “prized guitar.”The 28th anniversary of “6/9/95,” Toshiaki Kawada and Akira Taue's legendary tag title win over Mitsuharu Misawa and Kenta Kobashi and it's place among the greatest matches in wrestling history.Dan Severn making a deal to come to IWA Japan to defend his NWA World Heavyweight Title.Another TripleMania show in AAA.The mystery of who owns ECW and what HHG Corp. actually is.THe Gangstas leaving SMW for ECW.Matt Borne being arrested for domestic violence in the case that led to the WWF suing him because all of the headlines focusing on Doink the Clown.General Jimmy's Militia taking shape in SMW.The USWA running big legends' shows in Memphis and Louisville on back to back nights.WCW getting a Monday night TV show opposite Raw and how that came to pass.And so much more!!!!! This is a really solid show here, so check it out!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:04:29 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, BJPW, IWA Japan, Michinoku Pro, Pancrase, JWP, AAA, & CMLL1:43:31 Classic Commercial Break1:47:47 Halftime2:14:19 Other USA: IWF (NY), NWA NJ, WWWA, ECW, Matt Borne arrest, SMW, USWA, Mid-South, Deep South, & ISW3:43:06 WCWTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was June 7-13, 1995. Topics of discussion on this week's show include:Davey Boy Smith's assault trial getting rescheduled for January 1996.Chris Benoit wrestling Owen Hart at the WWF Wrestling Challege/Action Zone taping as well as an update on his status in ECW.Mr. Bob Backlund "breaks" Man Mountain Rock's “prized guitar.”The 28th anniversary of “6/9/95,” Toshiaki Kawada and Akira Taue's legendary tag title win over Mitsuharu Misawa and Kenta Kobashi and it's place among the greatest matches in wrestling history.Dan Severn making a deal to come to IWA Japan to defend his NWA World Heavyweight Title.Another TripleMania show in AAA.The mystery of who owns ECW and what HHG Corp. actually is.THe Gangstas leaving SMW for ECW.Matt Borne being arrested for domestic violence in the case that led to the WWF suing him because all of the headlines focusing on Doink the Clown.General Jimmy's Militia taking shape in SMW.The USWA running big legends' shows in Memphis and Louisville on back to back nights.WCW getting a Monday night TV show opposite Raw and how that came to pass.And so much more!!!!! This is a really solid show here, so check it out!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:04:29 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, BJPW, IWA Japan, Michinoku Pro, Pancrase, JWP, AAA, & CMLL1:43:31 Classic Commercial Break1:47:47 Halftime2:14:19 Other USA: IWF (NY), NWA NJ, WWWA, ECW, Matt Borne arrest, SMW, USWA, Mid-South, Deep South, & ISW3:43:06 WCWTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.And if you'd like to support us while checking out the various promotions available on FITE TV, including their FITE+ subscription service, like BKFC, GCW, our friends at AIW and Black Label Pro, and more, you can sign up at TinyURL.com/BTSFITE.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Brandon Thurston from Wrestlenomics joins WH Park to discuss Toshiaki Kawada vs. Gary Albright from October 25th, 1995.Watch the match here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9dCEWnFkDgWH Park and a special guest look back at the greatest matches of All Japan Pro Wrestling from the 1990s in the Long & Winding Royal Road, a limited-edition podcast from POST Wrestling.Support this podcast by picking up a L&WRR t-shirt in either black or white: https://store.postwrestling.com/search?q=long+%26+winding+royal+roadListen to Wrestlenomics Radio: https://www.postwrestling.com/category/podcasts/wrestlenomics-radio/WH Park on Twitter: @whpark9Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribeForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @postwrestlingMusic: "Across the Danube, Op. 36" by John Philip Sousa | Performed by United States Marine Band (band) and Jason Fettig (conductor) | The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa, No.4 | Washington, DC: United States Marine Band, 2015. | Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 | Public Domain LetterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We never sleep, we can never die. This was supposed to be a week where nothing truly special happened in the world of wrestling. However, we were all greatly mistaken! In this episode the boys cover goblin problems, Julia Hart, the history of Don Callis and Kenny Omega, Doug's birthday, the upcoming shows for the 5/20 shows of, Primos Pro Wrestling, DIVE Pro Wrestling, and Devotion Championship Wrestling, and the 5/21 shows of Black and White Motion Picture and IWC Legacy, HUSTLE, fantasy bookings no one wants to hear about, enjoying AAA(?), Amazing Red, sushi confusion, chain wrestling lists, FKA Madcap Moss, Dr. Death, Mil Muertos and so much more. Remember kids, we never sleep, we can never die. Links from the Podcast- It's All Pro Wrestling Playlist  Introducing Jack Moody- IAPW Blog Video: The Surreal Rise and Fall of HUSTLE- From Sumo Babies to Mad Generals Assignments For Next Week- MLW, King of Kings 2002- 12.20.2002, Sabu v La Parka YouTube HUSTLE, HUSTLE 3, Triple Crown Title Match- 5.8.2004, Toshiaki Kawada (c.) v Mick Foley YouTube Songs Used In The Podcast: “Happy Birthday” by Ludvig Forssell on Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Extended (Soundtrack) “Crooked Booty” by Dungeon Family on Even In Darkness “Straight To Hell/Satan Is Real- Medley” by Hank III on Straight To Hell “Ludlow Massacre” by Woody Guthrie on Woody At 100 Where To Find Everything Else: Website Page For The Website

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by JoJo Remy (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss the themes of the Four Pillars of All Japan Pro Wrestling: Mitsuharu Misawa, Kenta Kobashi, Toshiaki Kawada, and Akira Taue. As four of the greatest and most iconic wrestlers of all time, the group helped take AJPW to monumental heights in the 90s with their incredible matches that have stood the test of time. Andrew and JoJo go through their iconic theme songs in AJPW and NOAH with plenty of epic guitars, keyboards, and a dash of Kenny Loggins along the way.Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow JoJo on Twitter: @jojo_runsAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/DiscordDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by JoJo Remy (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss the themes of the Four Pillars of All Japan Pro Wrestling: Mitsuharu Misawa, Kenta Kobashi, Toshiaki Kawada, and Akira Taue. As four of the greatest and most iconic wrestlers of all time, the group helped take AJPW to monumental heights in the 90s with their incredible matches that have stood the test of time. Andrew and JoJo go through their iconic theme songs in AJPW and NOAH with plenty of epic guitars, keyboards, and a dash of Kenny Loggins along the way.Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow JoJo on Twitter: @jojo_runsAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/DiscordDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Making his return to The Long & Winding Royal Road is Dylan Fox from the Eastern Lariat podcast as he joins WH Park to discuss the epic AJPW vs NJPW tag match between Toshiaki Kawada & Masanobu Fuchi vs. Yuji Nagata & Takashi Iizuka.WH and Dylan go into the background of this pivotal tag match in the red-hot AJPW vs NJPW feud that followed the exodus of Mitsuharu Misawa and company to form Pro Wrestling NOAH.They then go into the match itself and show how each participant plays their role perfectly in front of the amazing crowd in Osaka.Watch the match here: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x19bikwWH Park and a special guest look back at the greatest matches of All Japan Pro Wrestling from the 1990s in the Long & Winding Royal Road, a limited-edition podcast from POST Wrestling.Support this podcast by picking up a L&WRR t-shirt in either black or white: https://store.postwrestling.com/search?q=long+%26+winding+royal+roadListen to Eastern Lariat: https://easternlariat.libsyn.com/WH Park on Twitter: @whpark9Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribeForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @postwrestlingMusic: "Across the Danube, Op. 36" by John Philip Sousa | Performed by United States Marine Band (band) and Jason Fettig (conductor) | The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa, No.4 | Washington, DC: United States Marine Band, 2015. | Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 | Public Domain LetterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway return with the newest episode of Speaking of Strong Style! Steven and Jeremy broke down the New Beginning in Sapporo cards, talking about the Tetsuya Naito versus Shota Umino main event, a fantastic Jr. Heavyweight Title match pitting TJP and Francesco Akira against Douki and Yoshinobu Kanemaru and a Will Ospreay-Taichi match the paid tribute to Toshiaki Kawada versus Mitsuharu Misawa, one of the great rivalries in wrestling history. They also talked about Zack Sabre Jr.'s first TV title defense against Tomohiro Ishii, Hiromu Takahashi's excellent title match with YOH, and the IWGP Tag Team Championship match, with Hirooki Goto and Yoshi Hashi facing off against Shane Haste and Mikey Nicholls. The pair also talked of the new alliance between Minoru Suzuki and Ren Narita, and what it means going into New Beginning in Osaka. They previewed the Osaka card, including the Shingo Takagi-Kazuchika Okada main event, the Loser Leaves Japan match between Hikuleo and Jay White and who they think is leaving, plus predictions for Tama Tonga versus El Phantasmo. Steven and Jeremy also touched on Kota Ibushi's future outside New Japan, the New Japan Strong School of Wrestling, and Fantasticamania, including the saga of Mistico. It's all here, everything you need to know about New Japan Pro Wrestling!

Our TIA Rewind series continues with one of our favorite episodes of Season 2 that marked our show's first look at All Japan Pro Wrestling. Featuring one of our favorite guests, Will Wiesenfeld, this hard hitting tag match is of course an absolutely classic with four dudes just absolutely pounding on eachother and truly showing their audience what the term "fighting spirit" is really all about. If you are new to All Japan or the four gentlemen in this match, our guest also provides fun nicknames to help you identify each competitor. No spoilers, but these may or may not involve some Pokémon. Enjoy this episode and we'll catch you next time at Watch Great Wrestling!

Japanuary is here! This month we're looking at four legends of Japanese wrestling, starting with AJPW pillar Kenta Kobashi. We've got five-star matches against Mitsuharu Misawa, Toshiaki Kawada and more. Get ready to dive into one of the best wrestlers of the 1990s & early 2000s. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate, subscribe, and tell your friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a special classic edition of Write That Down! With an original airdate of April 6, 2021, Fumi & Justin went over Stan Hansen's storied career in this special archive edition of Write That Down! The two went over Hansen vs. Bruno Sammartino at Shea Stadium & MSG before diving into his early years as a pro wrestler in 1973, when Hansen debuted in El Paso, Texas, and then his first tour of Japan in 1975 for Giant Baba's AJPW, and later his background and relationship with Jumbo Tsuruta and Brusier Brody, among others. In part two, Fumi & Justin discussed Hansen winning the Triple Crown in 1989 in an unification match vs. Jumbo Tsuruta, plus his classic 1990s run with AJPW and giving the proverbial rub to younger legends like Mitsuharu Misawa, Toshiaki Kawada and Kenta Kobashi until his retirement in 2001. Enjoy this mega cut of the original two part episode. 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 and Adam review the following matches:Fuerza Guerrera vs Octagon (CMLL - 11/1/1991)Finlay vs Chris Benoit (WWE Judgment Day - 5/21/2006)Toshiaki Kawada & Masa Fuchi vs Yuji Nagata & Takashi Iizuka (NJPW - 12/14/2000)Steiner Brothers vs Fujinami & Iizuka (WCW - 5/17/1992)I am going to put a content warning for the Benoit stuff because we do get into the para social stuff probably for the only time. We set the precedent for how we are going to look at certain wrestlers that aren't accepted in today's landscape. It's nothing that should be controversial but we do take this from a list we did not make.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

POST Wrestling's Karen Peterson makes her Long & Winding Royal Road debut with WH Park and they venture outside of the normal parameters of the show to discuss a pivotal match in the post-Exodus era of AJPW - Satoshi Kojima vs. Toshiaki Kawada for the Triple Crown from February 16, 2005.WH and Karen look at Kojima's quest to take the mantle of Ace from Kawada. They also review Kawada's historic title reign leading into this match. Click here to watch the match on the GAORA Sports official YouTube channel.WH Park and a special guest look back at the greatest matches of All Japan Pro Wrestling from the 1990s in the Long & Winding Royal Road, a limited-edition podcast from POST Wrestling.Support this podcast by picking up a L&WRR t-shirt in either black or white: https://store.postwrestling.com/search?q=long+%26+winding+royal+roadWH Park on Twitter: @whpark9Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribeForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @postwrestlingMusic: "Across the Danube, Op. 36" by John Philip Sousa | Performed by United States Marine Band (band) and Jason Fettig (conductor) | The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa, No.4 | Washington, DC: United States Marine Band, 2015. | Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 | Public Domain LetterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joining WH Park on Episode #25 of the Long & Winding Royal Road is POST Wrestling's MMA correspondent, Eric Marcotte!Eric ventures outside of his usual territory to delve into the world of the King's Road to talk about what is considered the first match in one of the greatest rivalries in pro wrestling history: Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Toshiaki Kawada from October 21, 1992.WH and Eric look at the history of the Misawa/Kawada relationship up until the time of this match, how it plays into the strategy of both men, and the incredible reactions from the fans.Watch this match: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJ4hvFDjqKcWH Park and guests look back at the greatest matches of All Japan Pro Wrestling from the 1990s in The Long & Winding Royal Road, a monthly podcast from POST Wrestling.Support this podcast by picking up a L&WRR t-shirt in either black or white: https://store.postwrestling.com/search?q=long+%26+winding+royal+roadWH Park on Twitter: @whpark9Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribeForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @postwrestlingMusic: "Across the Danube, Op. 36" by John Philip Sousa | Performed by United States Marine Band (band) and Jason Fettig (conductor) | The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa, No.4 | Washington, DC: United States Marine Band, 2015. | Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 | Public Domain LetterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

WH Park welcomes his POST Puroresu co-host John Pollock to the Long & Winding Royal Road for the very first time!They discuss what many consider to be the greatest tag team match in wrestling history: Mitsuharu Misawa & Kenta Kobashi vs. Toshiaki Kawada & Akira Taue from June 9th, 1995 for the World Tag Team Titles. WH and John take a look at the different stories and angles leading into the match, the rivalry between Misawa and Kawada, and the rise of Kobashi in All Japan. Watch this match: https://youtu.be/X2OLvGT5ROUWH Park and guests look back at the greatest matches of All Japan Pro Wrestling from the 1990s in The Long & Winding Royal Road, a monthly podcast from POST Wrestling.Support this podcast by picking up a L&WRR t-shirt in either black or white: https://store.postwrestling.com/search?q=long+%26+winding+royal+roadWH Park on Twitter: @whpark9Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribeForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @postwrestlingMusic: "Across the Danube, Op. 36" by John Philip Sousa | Performed by United States Marine Band (band) and Jason Fettig (conductor) | The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa, No.4 | Washington, DC: United States Marine Band, 2015. | Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 | Public Domain LetterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Fumi Saito & Justin Knipper kicked off their latest deep-dive on the history of the Champion Carnival, AJPW's annual Spring round-robin tournament, going over JWA's World League tournament held from 1959–1972, then on to the first AJPW Champion Carnival in 1973 and past winners. They also spent a bit of time talking about appearances from Abdullah the Butcher, the Funk Bros., Prince Tonga/Haku, and more. The tournament itself was retired for a brief time, from 1983–1990, when the Grand Champion Carnival took its place. It came back in 1991 and the event itself helped usher in the next generation of AJPW superstars like Mitsuharu Misawa, Kenta Kobashi, Toshiaki Kawada, Akira Taue, and others. Part two will focus on the AJPW Champion Carnival in the '00s and on, post-Giant Baba. 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

AEW wrestler Eddie Kingston walks the Long & Winding Royal Road with WH Park to discuss one of his favorite matches – the Triple Crown Title match between champion Toshiaki Kawada and Kenta Kobashi from June 12, 1998.Watch the match on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw43AgtRRmIWH asks Eddie about his origins as a fan of 1990s AJPW and how it has influenced his own wrestling style. They also discuss the motivations and amazing selling from both Kawada and Kobashi in this match.Support this podcast by picking up a Long & Winding Royal Road t-shirt:https://store.postwrestling.com/search?q=long+%26+winding+royal+roadWH Park and a special guest look back at the greatest matches of All Japan Pro Wrestling from the 1990s in the Long & Winding Royal Road, a monthly podcast from POST Wrestling.Previous L&WRR Episodes: https://www.postwrestling.com/category/podcasts/postwrestling/the-long-winding-royal-road/WH Park on Twitter: @whpark9Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribeForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @postwrestlingMusic: "Across the Danube, Op. 36" by John Philip Sousa | Performed by United States Marine Band (band) and Jason Fettig (conductor) | The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa, No.4 | Washington, DC: United States Marine Band, 2015. | Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 | Public Domain LetterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Phil talks with Alan Counihan of the Pro-Wrestling torch about the nasty fist fight between Toshiaki Kawada and Akira Taue. We talk about the 4 Pillars era of All Japan, the weird Kawada US and Canadian excursion and much more

Mitsuharu Misawa. Toshiaki Kawada. Kenta Kobashi. Akira Taue. These were All Japan's “Big Four” during of the 1990s, the four most influential players of the decade. English-speaking fans in 2021 have more and more often been referring to these four wrestlers as AJPW's “Four Pillars of Heaven,” and recently, the term “four pillars” has turned into hip new short-hand for “top four wrestlers.” What's ironic about this is that “Four Pillars of Heaven” is actually a mistranslation of the word “shitennou” (四天王). In colloquial Japanese, they're often referred to as the shitennou of AJPW. Shitennou is a common Japanese phrase to describe the top four people, places or things within a set context. In modern English, we often share our “Mt. Rushmores” of wrestlers, the top four of (fill in the blank); “shitennou” in Japanese works the same way. So, the phrase “Four Pillars of Heaven,” which is now an accepted addition to the pro wrestling lexicon, was actually born out of a mistranslation and misinterpretation of the the original kanji characters. On today's episode of Write That Down!, Fumi and Justin break this down in more detail while we give the overarching backstory behind Misawa, Kawada, Kobashi and Taue. We also discuss at length how important Stan Hansen was during this period, and how important his relationships with each AJPW shittenou were. 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 month's Long & Winding Royal Road, WH Park is joined by Dylan Fox (The Eastern Lariat) to look at an important match in the Toshiaki Kawada vs. Mitsuharu Misawa rivalry from AJPW's 25th Anniversary Show at the Tokyo Dome on May 1, 1998.Beyond the match, they discuss the overall history of the two All Japan stars and the mishandling of Kawada's career by Giant Baba.WH Park and a special guest look back at the greatest matches of All Japan Pro Wrestling from the 1990s in The Long & Winding Royal Road, a limited-edition podcast from POST Wrestling.Support this podcast by picking up a L&WRR t-shirt in either black or white: https://store.postwrestling.com/search?q=long+%26+winding+royal+roadWH Park on Twitter: @whpark9Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribeForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @postwrestlingMusic: "Across the Danube, Op. 36" by John Philip Sousa | Performed by United States Marine Band (band) and Jason Fettig (conductor) | The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa, No.4 | Washington, DC: United States Marine Band, 2015. | Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 | Public Domain LetterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

WH Park welcomes Jamesie (The Boots and Trunks Podcast) to the Long & Winding Royal Road. Jamesie chose one of the most popular matches in the history of All Japan: the April 20, 1991, six-man tag match between Mitsuharu Misawa, Toshiaki Kawada & Kenta Kobashi vs. Jumbo Tsuruta, Akira Taue & Masanobu Fuchi. This match is considered by many experts to be the greatest multi-man match in not only All Japan history but all of professional wrestling. WH and Jamesie look at previous singles matches that play into the story of this match, how Kawada and Taue's rivalry takes the drama of this match to another level, and the greatness of Fuchi.  Click here to watch the match on YouTube. WH Park and a special guest look back at the greatest matches of All Japan Pro Wrestling from the 1990s in The Long & Winding Royal Road, a limited-edition podcast from POST Wrestling. Support this podcast by picking up a L&WRR t-shirt in either black or white:https://store.postwrestling.com/collections/featured-items/products/the-long-winding-royal-road-t-shirt-black https://store.postwrestling.com/collections/featured-items/products/the-long-winding-royal-road-t-shirt-white WH Park on Twitter: @whpark9 Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Merch: https://store.postwrestling.com Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @postwrestling Music: "Across the Danube, Op. 36" by John Philip Sousa | Performed by United States Marine Band (band) and Jason Fettig (conductor) | The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa, No.4 | Washington, DC: United States Marine Band, 2015. | Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 | Public Domain LetterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Long & Winding Royal Road biography episodes continue with a look at the life and career of Akira Taue as WH Park is joined by Dave Musgrave, who has written for the Wrestling Observer, Slam Wrestling and is the former co-host of the Wrestling Culture podcast with Dylan Hales. WH and Dave look at Taue's teenage involvement with sports and his entry into Sumo Wrestling, his time at the All Japan dojo, his pivotal relationships with Jumbo Tsuruta and Toshiaki Kawada, his incredible 1996 run, and the later stages of his career as a member of Pro Wrestling NOAH. Support this podcast by picking up a Long & Winding Royal Road t-shirt:https://store.postwrestling.com/collections/featured-items/products/the-long-winding-royal-road-t-shirt-black WH Park and a special guest look back at the greatest matches of All Japan Pro Wrestling from the 1990s in The Long & Winding Royal Road, a limited-edition podcast from POST Wrestling. Music: "Across the Danube, Op. 36" by John Philip Sousa | Performed by United States Marine Band (band) and Jason Fettig (conductor) | The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa, No.4 | Washington, DC: United States Marine Band, 2015. | Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 | Public Domain Letter Case Lowe on Twitter: @_InYourCase WH Park on Twitter: @whpark9 Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Merch: https://store.postwrestling.com Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @postwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Danny revamps Great Match Generator with new co host Adam Yeary reviewing the following maatchesMitsuharu Misawa & Kenta Kobashi vs Toshiaki Kawada & Akira Taue (AJPW - 12/3/1993)Rick Rude vs Ricky Steamboat (WCW – 2/29/1992)Bob Backlund vs Greg Valentine (WWF - 11/23/1981)Vader vs Stan Hansen (NJPW - 2/10/1990)Follow Great Match Generator @GreatMatchPodSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brandon Thurston from Wrestlenomics Radio joins WH Park on the Long & Winding Royal Road to talk about one of the greatest tag matches of all time: Mitsuharu Misawa & Jun Akiyama vs. Toshiaki Kawada & Akira Taue from the finals of the 1996 Real World Tag League. Brandon is the driving force of the Wrestlenomics website/radio show and is the leading expert in analyzing the business side of professional wrestling. He is also a Buffalo, NY-based independent wrestler and a huge fan of 1990s All Japan Pro Wrestling. They go through the match at hand with great detail while also discussing Sabu and various All Japan wrestler nicknames. Watch the match on YouTube (starts 10min): https://youtu.be/HVO1j9KvbiY?t=598 This week – Patrons receive 20% off our POST Puroresu Tee: https://www.patreon.com/posts/48522423 WH Park and a special guest look back at the greatest matches of All Japan Pro Wrestling from the 1990s in The Long & Winding Royal Road, a limited-edition podcast from POST Wrestling. Music: "Across the Danube, Op. 36" by John Philip Sousa | Performed by United States Marine Band (band) and Jason Fettig (conductor) | The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa, No.4 | Washington, DC: United States Marine Band, 2015. | Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 | Public Domain Letter WH Park on Twitter: @whpark9 Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Merch: https://store.postwrestling.com Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @postwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Long & Winding Royal Road veers off the beaten track once more to spotlight one of the key members of the 90s All Japan roster, “Dangerous K” Toshiaki Kawada! WH Park is joined by co-host of the Eastern Lariat, Dylan Fox, a massive Kawada fan who also chronicles wrestling from the 90s on his 90s Project series which you can find at the Eastern Lariat's Patreon. WH and Dylan look at how Kawada and Mitsuharu Misawa were intertwined from their high school days until the tail end of their respective careers. They also discuss his formative years on excursion in Texas, Calgary and Montreal before returning to Japan to apprentice under the tutelage of Genichiro Tenryu, his team and rivalry with Misawa, the dominance of The Holy Demon Army, his ascension to the ACE position of All Japan after Misawa leaves to form NOAH. It's all covered in this comprehensive discussion. Support this podcast by picking up a POST PURORESU t-shirt:https://store.postwrestling.com/products/post-puroresu-t-shirt WH Park and a special guest look back at the greatest matches of All Japan Pro Wrestling from the 1990s in The Long & Winding Royal Road, a limited-edition podcast from POST Wrestling. Music: "Across the Danube, Op. 36" by John Philip Sousa | Performed by United States Marine Band (band) and Jason Fettig (conductor) | The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa, No.4 | Washington, DC: United States Marine Band, 2015. | Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 | Public Domain Letter WH Park on Twitter: @whpark9 Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Merch: https://store.postwrestling.com Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @postwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy