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In this episode, Nick and Vaughn dive deep into Hulk Hogan's in-ring debut in World Championship Wrestling at WCW's Bash at the Beach 1994 in Orlando. It was the dawning of a new era in WCW, "Wrestling is cool again" as Tony Schiavone would put it before signing off for the night. WCW wasted no time to deliver Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair - whereas Vince McMahon was scared off by making it the main event of WrestleMania VIII. And, man, was it ever a home run for WCW. But, what about the rest of the card? The guys dive deep into it all!BUT FIRST, they talk about CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes picking up some steam, Roman Reigns posing with Jalen Brunson at MSG, Gunther's 2026 fall, Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay, and more.--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]YouTube: [youtube.com/@shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
On this episode, we're getting throwbacks to the old World Championship Wrestling and two stars to come out of the popular promotion and got married. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to Career Retrospectives, the podcast series where we explore the careers, championship reigns, unforgettable rivalries, and lasting legacies of professional wrestling's greatest icons.In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the legendary career of Sting, one of the most respected and enduring figures in professional wrestling history. From his rise as the face of World Championship Wrestling to his unforgettable runs in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, WWE, and All Elite Wrestling, Sting's career spans more than four decades of unforgettable moments.We begin with Sting's early years, his breakout as the colorful "Surfer Sting," and his rise to become the franchise player of WCW. We examine his legendary rivalries with stars like Ric Flair, Vader, and Lex Luger, along with his championship victories and his role in making WCW one of wrestling's biggest promotions.No discussion of Sting is complete without covering his iconic transformation into the mysterious "Crow Sting" character during the New World Order era. We break down the year-long storyline that culminated at Starrcade 1997, one of the most talked-about events in wrestling history.The episode continues with Sting's successful run in TNA, where he became a cornerstone of the company while engaging in memorable feuds with stars such as Kurt Angle, AJ Styles, and Jeff Jarrett. We also discuss his leadership role in helping establish TNA as a major wrestling promotion.We then explore Sting's long-awaited debut in WWE, including his memorable confrontation with Triple H, his championship opportunity against Seth Rollins, and the injury that temporarily brought his in-ring career to an end.Finally, we examine Sting's remarkable late-career resurgence in AEW, where he defied expectations with cinematic moments, spectacular tag team matches alongside Darby Allin, and an unforgettable retirement run that cemented his legacy as one of the greatest performers the industry has ever seen.Whether you grew up watching Sting dominate WCW or discovered him through TNA, WWE, or AEW, this episode celebrates the career of a true wrestling icon whose influence continues to inspire generations of fans and wrestlers alike.
Welcome to Career Retrospectives, the podcast series where we dive deep into the careers, accomplishments, championships, rivalries, and lasting legacies of professional wrestling's most influential performers and personalities.In this episode, we explore the extraordinary career of William Regal, one of the most technically gifted wrestlers and respected minds in professional wrestling history. From his beginnings in the British wrestling scene to becoming a champion, manager, commentator, authority figure, talent scout, and executive, Regal's influence on the industry spans more than four decades.We begin with Regal's early years competing throughout the United Kingdom, where he developed his signature hard-hitting, technically precise style while wrestling under names such as Steven Regal. His reputation quickly grew across Europe before making the leap to the international stage.The episode follows Regal's arrival in World Championship Wrestling, where he competed as Lord Steven Regal. We discuss his unforgettable rivalries, television championship success, and how his classic British wrestling style stood out during an era dominated by larger-than-life characters.From there, we examine his move to WWE, where William Regal became one of the company's most respected performers. We cover his memorable personas, including the aristocratic English gentleman, the ruthless King Regal, and his many championship victories. We also explore his incredible versatility as both a singles competitor and tag team wrestler, along with his legendary ability to elevate everyone he stepped into the ring with.Beyond his in-ring accomplishments, we discuss Regal's influential roles outside the ring. From serving as WWE's on-screen General Manager to mentoring the next generation of talent in NXT, Regal became one of wrestling's most respected teachers and talent evaluators. His guidance helped shape the careers of countless future champions and main event stars.The conversation also explores Regal's time in All Elite Wrestling, where he reunited with former rivals and allies, aligned himself with emerging stars, and continued to demonstrate why his knowledge of the wrestling business remains second to none.Whether you remember him as Steven Regal, Lord Steven Regal, William Regal, King Regal, commissioner, General Manager, mentor, or executive, this episode celebrates the remarkable career of one of professional wrestling's greatest technicians and most respected ambassadors.
This week on the Time Blaster Toycast, we're blasting back to 1991 to talk the UK exclusive WCW GALOOBS! From Big Josh to Dustin Rhodes to the Fabulous Freebirds & everyone in between, World Championship Wrestling was a huge part of our lives and it's time we gave em its just due! So strap in, cause we're about to do a deep dive on some WCW british brothers and it starts right now! The Time Blaster Toycast is a nostalgic podcast about growing up in the 1980's & 1990's, with a specific focus on action figures, video games, junk food and retro geek stuff. Hosts Keith, Joe & Dave are your weekly tour guides as we travel back in time... when toys were cooler, movies were funnier, times were simpler & life in general was just MORE RAD! Got a question, comment or idea for our show? Want to share a story of your own with us? The Time Blaster Toyline is open 24/7! Leave us a message or shoot over a text message at 734-494-2292 Follow us on Instagram: @timeblastertoys @retrojoeknows @mathew_priest
Kris Zellner is joined by Rob Naylor and Our Good Buddy Charles as we go back in time to the discuss the month of June 1991 in the world of World Championship Wrestling and pop culture at large in another installment of CENTER STAGE CHRONICLES!!! Topics of discussion include:WCW getting their own newsstand magazine with London Publishing in charge of the project.A new United States Heavyweight Title Belt being made to replace the one Nikita Koloff busted up as part of his feud with Lex Luger.The background on Johnny B. Badd.Jim Ross going after WWF in his own way on WCW Pro Wrestling New York.Brian Pillman as the "One Man Zoo" attacking Barry Windham.The saga of Ricky Morton joining the York Foundation and becoming Richard Morton.The Bull Drop Inn and why it only lasted a few weeks.The Desperadoes vignettes debuting on TV and how they were damn long for no apparent reason.Nikita Koloff vs. Sting and their feud being great.WCW higher-ups demanding that Dusty Rhodes be taken off of television.The end of the original run of Twin Peaks on ABC.Natalie Cole's “Unforgettable” duet with her late father, Nat King Cole, and how it dominated the airwaves.Clash of the Champions XV eminates from Knoxville and is one helluva show, with Ric Flair & Bobby Eaton going 2 out of 3 Falls, Oz making his TBS debut, Paul E. clocking Jason Hervey with his phone in the Danger Zone, the debut of the Hardliners, Sting meeting "Ben", and so much more.“Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" and Bryan Adams singing the main song from the soundtrack, plus how both were everywhere.“Stunning” Steve Austin winning the WCW TV Title after just a few weeks in the company.The original “Sonic the Hedgehog” is released for the Sega Genesis and takes the world by storm.This is just the tip of the iceberg on what became a really stacked show. We hope you enjoy it!!!!To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!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 My AEW 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Kris Zellner is joined by Rob Naylor and Our Good Buddy Charles as we go back in time to the discuss the month of June 1991 in the world of World Championship Wrestling and pop culture at large in another installment of CENTER STAGE CHRONICLES!!! Topics of discussion include:WCW getting their own newsstand magazine with London Publishing in charge of the project.A new United States Heavyweight Title Belt being made to replace the one Nikita Koloff busted up as part of his feud with Lex Luger.The background on Johnny B. Badd.Jim Ross going after WWF in his own way on WCW Pro Wrestling New York.Brian Pillman as the "One Man Zoo" attacking Barry Windham.The saga of Ricky Morton joining the York Foundation and becoming Richard Morton.The Bull Drop Inn and why it only lasted a few weeks.The Desperadoes vignettes debuting on TV and how they were damn long for no apparent reason.Nikita Koloff vs. Sting and their feud being great.WCW higher-ups demanding that Dusty Rhodes be taken off of television.The end of the original run of Twin Peaks on ABC.Natalie Cole's “Unforgettable” duet with her late father, Nat King Cole, and how it dominated the airwaves.Clash of the Champions XV eminates from Knoxville and is one helluva show, with Ric Flair & Bobby Eaton going 2 out of 3 Falls, Oz making his TBS debut, Paul E. clocking Jason Hervey with his phone in the Danger Zone, the debut of the Hardliners, Sting meeting "Ben", and so much more.“Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" and Bryan Adams singing the main song from the soundtrack, plus how both were everywhere.“Stunning” Steve Austin winning the WCW TV Title after just a few weeks in the company.The original “Sonic the Hedgehog” is released for the Sega Genesis and takes the world by storm.This is just the tip of the iceberg on what became a really stacked show. We hope you enjoy it!!!!To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!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 My AEW 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
John Orlando from the PVDCast and Gerald Glassford from the Pop Culture Cosmos climb back into the ring for this special look at pro wrestling history with one of the most famous (or infamous) organizations ever in World Championship Wrestling. Check in as the guys go over the bright spots and low spots, the highs and lows, and the good and bad from the memories of what at one time was the #2 wrestling company behind WWE, and for 83 weeks, even surpassing the corporate giant in the ratings battle of the Monday Night Wars. They go over the most memorable matches and events from WCW as they evolved (and devolved) from their beginnings, taking over the NWA and Jim Crockett Promotions to their demise and subsequent swallowing up by Vince McMahon in the early 2000s. It's a classic pro wrestling look at one of the most memorable times ever for hardcore wrestling fans, as John Orlando and Gerald Glassford take a look back at WCW on a special State of Pro Wrestling on the PCC Multiverse!Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our TeePublic store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/pop-culture-cosmos.Questions for us? Hit us up at popculturecosmos@yahoo.com or @popculturecosmo on Twitter!Don't forget to Follow, Like, and Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Presented by Pop Culture Cosmos, Zero Cool Films, ThriveFantasy, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), Lakers Fast Break, Pop Culture Cosmos, Inside Sports Fantasy Football, DripShow Shop, The Happy Hoarder, and Retro City Games!
Kris Zellner is joined by Rob Naylor and Our Good Buddy Charles as we discuss the month of May 1991 in the world of World Championship Wrestling and pop culture at large. Topics of discussion include:The WWF trying to get dates at The Omni at a time when WCW was having some major issues drawing crowds at house shows.The wrestlers having a meeting about being overworked, hoping that their schedule will ease up soon.Rickey Henderson breaking the MLB stolen base record while Nolan Ryan throws his 7th no-hitter on the same day.TV season finales featuring “Night Court,” “A Different World,” “Beverly Hills 90210,” “Full House,” “In Living Color,” and the series finale of “Dallas.”The complete greatness of the video hyping up the Steiners vs. Lex Luger & Sting at SuperBrawl.Terry Funk appears on a wrestling themed episode of “Quantum Leap.”Reports of Hiroshi Hase & Kensuke Sasaki coming in…with manager Big Daddy Dink?!?!?Madonna's "Truth or Dare" and Bris Bosworth's “Stone Cold” hit the big screen.The TV ratings for WCW become dire, but they aren't alone in that.EMF, Seal, Smashing Pumpkins, and Jodeci all release their debut albums in the United States.President George Bush takes Queen Elizabeth to a baseball game.A full rundown of SuperBrawl, featuring the debuts of Johnny B. Badd, OZ, The Diamond Studd, and much more on a really fun PPV.This is just the tip of the iceberg, as we have so much going on during the month of May. I thought this was a tremendous show and I hope you agree!!!---To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Kris Zellner is joined by Rob Naylor and Our Good Buddy Charles as we discuss the month of May 1991 in the world of World Championship Wrestling and pop culture at large. Topics of discussion include:The WWF trying to get dates at The Omni at a time when WCW was having some major issues drawing crowds at house shows.The wrestlers having a meeting about being overworked, hoping that their schedule will ease up soon.Rickey Henderson breaking the MLB stolen base record while Nolan Ryan throws his 7th no-hitter on the same day.TV season finales featuring “Night Court,” “A Different World,” “Beverly Hills 90210,” “Full House,” “In Living Color,” and the series finale of “Dallas.”The complete greatness of the video hyping up the Steiners vs. Lex Luger & Sting at SuperBrawl.Terry Funk appears on a wrestling themed episode of “Quantum Leap.”Reports of Hiroshi Hase & Kensuke Sasaki coming in…with manager Big Daddy Dink?!?!?Madonna's "Truth or Dare" and Bris Bosworth's “Stone Cold” hit the big screen.The TV ratings for WCW become dire, but they aren't alone in that.EMF, Seal, Smashing Pumpkins, and Jodeci all release their debut albums in the United States.President George Bush takes Queen Elizabeth to a baseball game.A full rundown of SuperBrawl, featuring the debuts of Johnny B. Badd, OZ, The Diamond Studd, and much more on a really fun PPV.This is just the tip of the iceberg, as we have so much going on during the month of May. I thought this was a tremendous show and I hope you agree!!!---To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
️ Wrestling history comes alive as legendary NWA voice and promoter David Crockett joins Monte & The Pharaoh for a powerful tribute to media giant Ted Turner — the man who changed professional wrestling forever. From the rise of World Championship Wrestling to the wrestling wars that shook television, David Crockett shares stories, memories, backstage moments, and the TRUE impact Ted Turner had on the wrestling business. Inside This Explosive Episode: The legacy of Ted Turner The birth of WCW Behind-the-scenes NWA stories Wrestling's television revolution The Monday Night War era Why wrestling may never be the same again Presented by Monte & The Pharaoh — “The Howard Stern Of Pro Wrestling!” #DavidCrockett #TedTurner #NWA #WCW #RicFlair #DustyRhodes #WrestlingPodcast #MonteAndThePharaoh #WrestlingHistory #HowardSternOfProWrestling #WWE #AEW #JimCrockettPromotions #ProWrestling #MondayNightWars Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Simon and Nims take a look at the final 'Starrcade' under the World Championship Wrestling banner, and does the original wrestling supercard go out with a bang - or with a whimper?
Kris Zellner is joined by Rob Naylor and Our Good Buddy Charles to discuss the month that was April 1991 in the world of World Championship Wrestling and pop culture at large. Topics of discussion include:Sid Vicious and his decision to leave WCW for the WWF, including how it went back and forth throughout the month.The looming influx of wacky new gimmicks being talked about in the newsletters as WCW is about to undergo a massive change.Duke wins their first ever National Championship in college basketball, led by top heel Christian Laettner.The birth of Comedy Central.Paul E. Dangerously and Diamond Dallas Page show up on MTV.Lots of TV matches involving Barry Windham and Brian Pillman.Married With Children gains a spinoff and has an amazing two-parter set in a grocery store.The decision to start taping more WCW TV shows outside of Georgia.Dave Meltzer putting over the quality of the WCW TV throughout the month.Dusty Rhodes talks with Jim Cornette about coming back to WCW.Steven Seagal gets banned from Saturday Night Live after a disastrous hosting effort.Jim Ross announces his new radio show in Atlanta.The Diamond Studd and P.N. News make their debuts at the end of the month.This was a really good show, as we talk a lot about what WCW was about to become while they were having a helluva month of TV.To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Kris Zellner is joined by Rob Naylor and Our Good Buddy Charles to discuss the month that was April 1991 in the world of World Championship Wrestling and pop culture at large. Topics of discussion include:Sid Vicious and his decision to leave WCW for the WWF, including how it went back and forth throughout the month.The looming influx of wacky new gimmicks being talked about in the newsletters as WCW is about to undergo a massive change.Duke wins their first ever National Championship in college basketball, led by top heel Christian Laettner.The birth of Comedy Central.Paul E. Dangerously and Diamond Dallas Page show up on MTV.Lots of TV matches involving Barry Windham and Brian Pillman.Married With Children gains a spinoff and has an amazing two-parter set in a grocery store.The decision to start taping more WCW TV shows outside of Georgia.Dave Meltzer putting over the quality of the WCW TV throughout the month.Dusty Rhodes talks with Jim Cornette about coming back to WCW.Steven Seagal gets banned from Saturday Night Live after a disastrous hosting effort.Jim Ross announces his new radio show in Atlanta.The Diamond Studd and P.N. News make their debuts at the end of the month.This was a really good show, as we talk a lot about what WCW was about to become while they were having a helluva month of TV.To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
On the 479th installment of Wrestling With the Dawg Broadcast at FlairFlop.com, the Dirty Dawg Darsie dusts off another Main Event Status Rewind at MainEventStatus.com and airs his interview with WrestlingObserver.com's Bryan Alvarez on the release of the 10th anniversary of the Death of WCW book! The guys discuss a lot of the falls and misses that lead to the downturn of World Championship Wrestling! Please support WhenItWasCool.com! Patreon.com/WIWCool/ Patreon.com/DirtyDawgMES/
On this episode of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson pull back the curtain on some of wrestling's hottest business topics and biggest misconceptions. Eric explains why he believes Ted Turner is one of the biggest reasons WWE is still thriving today, and how the Monday Night Wars forever changed the industry. He also dives into the reality of talent contracts, discussing why a WWE deal never guaranteed The New Day lifetime job security and why, sometimes, audiences simply move on from an act. The guys welcome gimmick attorney, Michael Dockins to the show. Mike breaks down the often misunderstood 90-day non-compete clause, revealing how it actually works behind the scenes, while Mike and Eric analyzes the new "delightfully vague" language appearing in modern talent agreements. Plus, Bischoff gives his take on the myth of "no-cut contracts" and why guaranteed deals aren't always what fans think they are. Business takes center stage as Eric praises TKO Group Holdings's partnership with ESPN, calling it a brilliant marketing move for the future of wrestling media. He also reflects on the financial disasters of World Championship Wrestling house shows, revealing just how much money the company burned during its peak years. And in one of the wildest conversations yet, Eric explores how OpenAI and artificial intelligence could help shape future wrestling storylines before 83 Weeks actually uses ChatGPT to fantasy book the main event of SummerSlam! ROCKET MONEY - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to http://RocketMoney.com/83WEEKS BLUECHEW - Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code 83WEEKS. Visit http://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information, and we thank BlueChew for sponsoring the podcast. JCW LUNACY - Juggalo Championship Wrestling drops BRAND NEW episodes of Lunacy every Thursday at 7pm ET exclusively on their YouTube channel http://youtube.com/@psychopathic_records check it out! MORGAN & MORGAN - If you're ever injured, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. Their fee is FREE unless they win. For more information go to ForThePeople.Com/83weeks or dial #LAW (#529) from your cell phone. BETTER WILD - Right now, Betterwild is offering our listeners up to 40% off your order at http://betterwild.com/BISCHOFF CHIME - Chime is not just smarter banking, it is the most rewarding way to bank. Join the millions who are already banking fee free today. It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Head to http://Chime.com/83WEEKS . SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com to learn more.
Getting access to WCW content is a bit difficult at the moment, so in the meantime, we're headed back to the movies! During the buildup to Halloween Havoc 1996 - which we'll hopefully get to soon - Hulk Hogan was busy playing aging children's martial arts show star Dave Dragon in "3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain." It was even featured on Nitro at one point - albeit in a way I suspect the filmmakers would rather it had not. As for the actual film... When a paramilitary / ninja group takes over a theme park that coincidentally happens to be the site of youngest brother Tum Tum's birthday party (attended by precisely zero of his friends), the 3 Ninjas - Rocky, Colt, and Tum Tum - fight back, accompanied by new friend Amanda, a special effects whiz (somehow, special effects prop building includes hacking, so I expect to see that on Adam Savage's "Tested" channel any day now). Can the 3 Ninjas save the park guests? Can Dave Dragon, stage show star, become a real hero and stop getting knocked out easily every other scene? Has anyone writing the hacking scenes in this movie even seen a computer before? Plus: Copying Die Hard's homework, some extremely confusing villain plans, Jim Varney - Ernest himself - manages to play a scary villain for a few minutes before it starts going as expected, and a rich dude gets humiliated for nothing more than being a rich dude. For all this and more...let's go to the movies!Music by Michael Gary Brewer at https://www.instantmusicnow.com/Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LetsGo2theRing/
Kris Zellner is joined by Rob Naylor and Our Good Buddy Charles as we discuss the month of March 1991 in World Championship Wrestling and pop culture at large. Topics of discussion include:Barry Windham kinda sorta teasing leaving the Four Horsemen.The greatness of Buddy Landel shining through right as he gets fired by the promotion for being Budro.The NEVER-ENDING Z-Man vs. Terrence Taylor goes on for yet another month.Bobby Eaton finally turning babyface.The debut of the Mr. Hughes gimmick.Marc Mero makes his debut, getting killed by Sid Vicious.Rodney King gets assaulted by the LAPD in a story that will have a major impact later on.The greatness of The KLF.Owen Hart and One Man Gang make their WCW debuts.“Studs,” hosted by Marc DeCarlo, makes its TV debut in syndication.The first discussion of Sid Vicious leaving for the WWF being a real possibility.New Japan and WCW co-promote "Starrcade '91 at the Tokyo Dome,” featuring the controversial Ric Flair vs. Tatsumi Fujinami NWA World Heavyweight Title change.Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Bonaduce doing bad boy things.The reason why Owen Hart's WCW stint only lasted a few weeks.We thought this was a great show and we hope you do too!!!---To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Kris Zellner is joined by Rob Naylor and Our Good Buddy Charles as we discuss the month of March 1991 in World Championship Wrestling and pop culture at large. Topics of discussion include:Barry Windham kinda sorta teasing leaving the Four Horsemen.The greatness of Buddy Landel shining through right as he gets fired by the promotion for being Budro.The NEVER-ENDING Z-Man vs. Terrence Taylor goes on for yet another month.Bobby Eaton finally turning babyface.The debut of the Mr. Hughes gimmick.Marc Mero makes his debut, getting killed by Sid Vicious.Rodney King gets assaulted by the LAPD in a story that will have a major impact later on.The greatness of The KLF.Owen Hart and One Man Gang make their WCW debuts.“Studs,” hosted by Marc DeCarlo, makes its TV debut in syndication.The first discussion of Sid Vicious leaving for the WWF being a real possibility.New Japan and WCW co-promote "Starrcade '91 at the Tokyo Dome,” featuring the controversial Ric Flair vs. Tatsumi Fujinami NWA World Heavyweight Title change.Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Bonaduce doing bad boy things.The reason why Owen Hart's WCW stint only lasted a few weeks.We thought this was a great show and we hope you do too!!!---To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The rise of Scott Steiner continues as he remains one of the bright sparks of World Championship Wrestling in 2000, and his rivalry with Booker T continues as they face off in the main event in a strait jacket 'Caged Heat' match
His voice echoed across wrestling venues across the globe. "The World's Most Dangerous Announcer," a nickname coined for Garry Michael Cappetta by James Cornette, is one of the most iconic voices in wrestling. Cappetta has announced marquee matchups going back to 1974, performing for the World Wide Wrestling Federation, American Wrestling Association, and World Championship Wrestling.In 2024, Capetta celebrated 50 years in the Pro Wrestling Industry. Mostly as an announcer, but also working as a backstage interviewer, a producer, and as an author. Bodyslams!: Memoirs of a Wrestling Pitchman was published on January 24th and is currently available on Amazon. On this episode of the Alliance Blog Podcast (Voices of wrestling), Jay will speak to the legendary ring announcer about his career. Join us to listen to behind-the-scenes stories of the history of pro wrestling over the past 50 years. Jay will also discuss the South Jersey Geek Fest at the Gloucester County Fairgrounds in Mullica Hill, New Jersey. GMC will be signing, selling his book, and trading cards, along with Dangerous Adrenaline Wrestling Gladiators.Stay Social With Gary Michael Cappetta https://www.facebook.com/GMC4Realhttps://www.instagram.com/garycappettahttps://twitter.com/GaryCappettaStay Social With The Alliance
On this LIVE edition of 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson turn back the clock to one of the most pivotal nights in wrestling history the 25th anniversary of the final episode of WCW Monday Nitro. Joining the show is author Guy Evans, who brings deep research and insight into the financial realities and corporate decisions that led to WCW's demise. Eric and Guy break down why Eric's own deal to purchase WCW ultimately fell apart, and how the business side of wrestling sealed the company's fate. But that's just the beginning. Eric shares his take on how he would have booked the final Nitro, revealing creative ideas and missed opportunities from that historic night. He also reflects on the crossover appeal of the nWo, including why Dennis Rodman's involvement was such a major highlight, and drops a surprising take on why Shawn Michaels would have never fit into the faction. Plus, Eric dives into some fun "what if" scenarios, including how Ted DiBiase Jr. could have added a fascinating wrinkle to the Rhodes vs. Orton WrestleMania storyline. And if you've ever wondered what Eric considers the true "Big Four" of WCW pay-per-views, he's laying it out definitively. WHO KILLED WCW? - For a deeper dive, watch the series on the final days of World Championship Wrestling from the people who lived it. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo0wc1_Wke_7DZk1IHYsm5xsgfdeqQn6g MORGAN & MORGAN - Morgan & Morgan is America's Largest Injury Law Firm Morgan & Morgan is giving one lucky fan the chance to win $2,000 and 2x tickets to WrestleMania 42 on April 18th & 19th in Las Vegas! To enter, all you need to do is text 'HEAT42' to 4-THE-PEOPLE (484-373-6753) and follow the prompts in your text message. For The People. For The Fans. BLUECHEW - Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code 83WEEKS at http://BlueChew.com BUTCHER BOX - As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between chicken breast or top sirloin for a year OR ground beef for life PLUS $20 off when you go to http://ButcherBox.com/weeks INDACLOUD - If you're 21 or older, get 35% OFF your first order @IndaCloud with code 83WEEKS at https://inda.shop/83WEEKS ! #indacloudpod JCW LUNACY - Juggalo Championship Wrestling drops BRAND NEW episodes of Lunacy every Thursday at 7pm ET exclusively on their YouTube channel http://youtube.com/@psychopathic_records check it out! POLICYGENIUS - Head to http://policygenius.com/83WEEKS to compare life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save. HARRY'S PLUS - Get the Harry's Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://harrys.com/83WEEKS #Harryspod CHUBBIES - Chubbies is here to keep you comfy and looking good year-round. Get 20% off with code eric at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/eric ! #chubbiespod SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com to learn more. BEYOND NITRO on Audible - USA: https://audible.com/pd/B0GT6C2N3H/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-501357&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_501357_rh_us UK: https://audible.co.uk/pd/B0GT68FGDP/?source_code=AUKFrDlWS02231890H6-BK-ACX0-501357&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_501357_rh_uk Canada: https://audible.ca/pd/B0GT6YW6BC/?source_code=AMNORWS022318003G-BK-ACX0-501357&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_501357_rh_ca Australia: https://audible.com.au/pd/B0GT72S26X/?source_code=AUDORWS022318009C-BK-ACX0-501357&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_501357_rh_au
This week's podcast is a conversation with my former Atlanta neighbor, Steve Chamberlain, a former media executive whose career has intersected with some of the biggest brands and celebrities in entertainment history. I originally wanted to talk to Steve because of his experience leading the go-to-market plan of The Beatles Anthology, one of the most commercially successful recording projects of all-time. It was to be the follow-up episode to last week's interview with Peter Doggett, author of 'You Never Give Me Your Money: The Beatles After the Break Up'.And while Steve and I discussed this at length, I found his experience as an executive vice president at Turner Broadcasting in the 1980s even more interesting. Working directly for Ted Turner, Steve's responsibilities included everything from home video to cable syndication and World Championship Wrestling. He shares a great story about utilizing 1-900 telephone numbers to monetize wrestlers' smack talk. It's a fun insight into the early days of a pre-Internet media “start-up.”Steve oversaw the 50th Anniversary celebrations for both Gone With the Wind and Casablanca, then—after Turner— went on to captain the release of Frank Sinatra's Duets, which eventually led to his work with the Fab Four.Check it out here or wherever you get your podcast love.✍️ Please rate and review Reasonably Happy HERE (DO IT!) ✍️
On the 471st installment of the Wrestling With the Dawg Broadcast at FlairFlop.com, the Dirty Dawg Darsie dives into the WWF Championship match on WWF's Saturday Night's Main Event on November 26th, 1988, where Andre the Giant challenges Randy Savage for the WWF title! The Dawg talks about where pro wrestling was at in 1988, Ted Turner buying Jim Crockett Promotions and turning it into World Championship Wrestling, the Mega Powers angle, and so much more! Please support WhenItWasCool.com! Patreon.com/WIWCool/ Patreon.com/DirtyDawgMES/
Kris and David are back to discuss the week that was February 17-23, 1990.Topics of discussion include:The WWF's third live prime time The Main Event" special airs on NBC on 2/23, with Buster Douglas replacing Mike Tyson as the special referee in the Hulk Hogan/Randy Savage main event and the story of why Tyson pulled out.We also talk about the Ultimate Warrior/Dino Bravo match on the show and how that further built up to Hogan/Warrior at Wrestlemania.Randy Savage makes an epic appearance on the Arsenio Hall show to plug The Main Event. Learn why was he so great on his appearances on Arsenio.Did Paul E. Dangerously really have a standing offer with WWF?Barry Windham returns to wrestling in AJPW where "Dr. Death" Steve Williams also debuts as Terry Gordy's tag partner.Paul Heyman's booking in ICW takes spotlight as we play a good bit of clips featuring him and his feud with Phil Apollo and lead announcer Bob Dow.Jerry Lawler rants and raves about who the real World Champion is in wrestling live on TV plus has a wild segment interviewing fans in the studio.-AWA goes with a really tasteless way to explain why The Trooper didn't make his booking on a TV taping.Jason Hervey works a gig as a manager for Hollywood Championship Wrestling.Ric Flair resigns as the Chairman of the NWA Booking Committee just days after the greatest weekend of TV ratings they had ever had since taking over JCP.We talk about the amazing episode of World Championship Wrestling featuring Flair vs. Brian Pillman followed by Lex Luger officially turning babyface.Will the NWA become more of a southeastern regional promotion?…and a lot more. This was a very fun show with some great clips and just a blast overall.Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF2:53:02 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, All-Star, EMLL, & Tijuana (WWA)3:00:19 Classic Commercial Break3:04:33 Halftime3:49:45 Other USA: ICW (Savoldi), Ricky Steamboat, PWF, David Woods, USWA, AWA, HHW, BAW, & Portland 5:00:38 NWA/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
Send a textIn this episode of Entertain This!, the hosts stage a no-holds-barred main event: a ringside dissection of professional wrestling's legendary “Monday Night War,” the 1990s ratings cage match that pitted World Wrestling Federation's Monday Night Raw against World Championship Wrestling's Monday Nitro. From Vince McMahon's corporate suplexes and Eric Bischoff's nWo invasion to Stone Cold Steve Austin's beer-soaked rebellion, the conversation delivers a perfectly executed takedown of the storylines, egos, and cultural body slams that turned wrestling into prime-time must-see television.The bell then rings for round two as the discussion pivots—without missing a beat—from steel chairs to therapy sessions. HBO's The Sopranos receives a masterclass analysis of its groundbreaking narrative, the morally ambiguous family business, and the way Tony Soprano turned the mob drama into prestige television's original hit job. Expect sharp insights on character arcs sharper than a wiseguy's knife, thematic depth deeper than the Hudson, and the series' enduring legacy as the show that whacked network television's formulaic playbook.Clever, contextual, and endlessly entertaining, this episode proves that whether the action unfolds inside a squared circle or a New Jersey living room, the real prize is capturing an era's imagination—one Monday night at a time.Tune in to Entertain This! wherever podcasts are streamed. New episodes drop weekly.Support the show
Center Stage Chronicles is back and Kris Zellner is joined by Rob Naylor and Our Good Buddy Charles to discuss the month that was February 1991 in World Championship Wrestling and pop culture in general. Topics of discussion include:Jim Herd going on the record with Steve Beverly in MATWATCH on a number of topics ranging from Dusty Rhodes as announcer, Terry Gordy possibly coming back, doing a live Saturday Night TV show, the amount of titles in WCW, and more. Diamond Dallas Page makes his WCW debut and hoodwinks Teddy Long into giving a match to his "new young team," The Fabulous Freebirds, against Doom.The complete awesomeness of the Ric Flair/El Gigante feud over DA BELT.A NEVER-ENDING stretch of matches between Terry Taylor & The Z-Man on TV AND PPV.Brian Pillman and Owen Hart as a tag team????Ric Flair getting burned by hot coffee at McDonald's.WRESTLE WAR '91: WAR GAMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!The debut of Fire Marshall Bill on "In Living Color."Queen releases their final album with Freddie Mercury before his death in the form of "Innuendo."Doing "the Urkel" on Family Matters.Dee Brown winning the Slam Dunk Contest on NBA All-Star Saturday Night.Uncle Jesse and Becky get married on Full House.Al Bundy becomes a security guard at Polk High on '"Married... wiith Children.""Beverly Hills 90210" starting to really hit its stride.This was a loaded damn show, so we hope you enjoy it!!!!To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!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
Center Stage Chronicles is back and Kris Zellner is joined by Rob Naylor and Our Good Buddy Charles to discuss the month that was February 1991 in World Championship Wrestling and pop culture in general. Topics of discussion include:Jim Herd going on the record with Steve Beverly in MATWATCH on a number of topics ranging from Dusty Rhodes as announcer, Terry Gordy possibly coming back, doing a live Saturday Night TV show, the amount of titles in WCW, and more. Diamond Dallas Page makes his WCW debut and hoodwinks Teddy Long into giving a match to his "new young team," The Fabulous Freebirds, against Doom.The complete awesomeness of the Ric Flair/El Gigante feud over DA BELT.A NEVER-ENDING stretch of matches between Terry Taylor & The Z-Man on TV AND PPV.Brian Pillman and Owen Hart as a tag team????Ric Flair getting burned by hot coffee at McDonald's.WRESTLE WAR '91: WAR GAMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!The debut of Fire Marshall Bill on "In Living Color."Queen releases their final album with Freddie Mercury before his death in the form of "Innuendo."Doing "the Urkel" on Family Matters.Dee Brown winning the Slam Dunk Contest on NBA All-Star Saturday Night.Uncle Jesse and Becky get married on Full House.Al Bundy becomes a security guard at Polk High on '"Married... wiith Children.""Beverly Hills 90210" starting to really hit its stride.This was a loaded damn show, so we hope you enjoy it!!!!To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
This week on Counted Out, Mike was feeling nostalgic for some World Championship Wrestling, so we counted down the Top 7 WCW Champions of All Time.But before we get there, Mike and Tyler sit down for an in-depth conversation about where Total Nonstop Action Wrestling is heading next and the bigger picture of where women's wrestling fits into the future of the industry.Is TNA building something sustainable?Is women's wrestling hitting a plateau?And which WCW champion truly defined an era?All that and more on this week's episode of Counted Out With Mike & Tyler.Don't forget to subscribe, like and comment.
Kris Zellner is joined by Rob Naylor and our Good Buddy Charles as we discuss the month of January 1991 in not only World Championship Wrestling, but also the world of pop culture in general. Topics of discussion include:The greatness of Buddy Landel.Bobby Eaton coming into his own as a singles wrestler.Paul E. Dangerously and Missy Hyatt kickstart their feud that would last many months.Konnan, Steve DiSalvo as THE MINOTAUR, and Larry Cameron appear on TV in “blink and you'll miss it” runs.Dusty Rhodes officially taking over as the head booker and making his big return at the Clash of the Champions…just 11 days after his WWF farewell at the Royal Rumble.Ric Flair regaining the NWA World Heavyweight Title (and winning his first WCW World Heavyweight Title; it's complicated) from Sting at the Meadowlands on a show also featuring Lawrence Taylor seconding Lex Luger in a Football Match against The Big Cat during a blizzard in the NYC area.Arn Anderson and Barry Windham hit the streets as the Horsemen have been reborn in some AMAZING vignettes.The debut of Sullivan's Saloon.The United States entering the Persian Gulf War and how that changed the way wars are covered on television.Diamond Dallas Page makes his WCW debut.Rundowns of the Golden Globes and American Music Awards, featuring Gloria Estefan making her public return after her near death experience in a bus accident a year earlier.Michael Wallstreet walking out of WCW,Steve Urkel showing up on Full HouseSuper Bowl XXV, which was, at the time, the greatest Super Bowl ever, but totally overshadowed by Whitney Houston's amazing rendition of the Star Spangled BannerDivinyls, Jesus Jones, and Gerardo respectively release "I Touch Myself,” “Right Here, Right Now,” and “Rico Suave” on the same day.Clash of the Champions XIV featuing Ric Flair vs. Scott Steiner and a whole lot more.This was a tremendous show and a fascinating glimpse at how WCW was perceived as Dusty Rhodes takes over and implements his booking philosophy.---To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!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
In honor of this event's 40th anniversary this week, we look at a special episode of World Championship Wrestling on Superstation WTBS at The Omni in Atlanta. We have a loaded show with four competitive matches, including the Rock 'n' Roll Express facing the Midnight Express for the NWA World Tag Team titles and Ric Flair putting the NWA World Title on the line against Ronnie Garvin. Also, we get a cameo from Willie Nelson sitting with Dusty Rhodes and Tony Schiavone at a pool, and an appearance from Gaylord Perry for some reason?
Kris Zellner is joined by Rob Naylor and our Good Buddy Charles as we discuss the month of January 1991 in not only World Championship Wrestling, but also the world of pop culture in general. Topics of discussion include:The greatness of Buddy Landel.Bobby Eaton coming into his own as a singles wrestler.Paul E. Dangerously and Missy Hyatt kickstart their feud that would last many months.Konnan, Steve DiSalvo as THE MINOTAUR, and Larry Cameron appear on TV in “blink and you'll miss it” runs.Dusty Rhodes officially taking over as the head booker and making his big return at the Clash of the Champions…just 11 days after his WWF farewell at the Royal Rumble.Ric Flair regaining the NWA World Heavyweight Title (and winning his first WCW World Heavyweight Title; it's complicated) from Sting at the Meadowlands on a show also featuring Lawrence Taylor seconding Lex Luger in a Football Match against The Big Cat during a blizzard in the NYC area.Arn Anderson and Barry Windham hit the streets as the Horsemen have been reborn in some AMAZING vignettes.The debut of Sullivan's Saloon.The United States entering the Persian Gulf War and how that changed the way wars are covered on television.Diamond Dallas Page makes his WCW debut.Rundowns of the Golden Globes and American Music Awards, featuring Gloria Estefan making her public return after her near death experience in a bus accident a year earlier.Michael Wallstreet walking out of WCW,Steve Urkel showing up on Full HouseSuper Bowl XXV, which was, at the time, the greatest Super Bowl ever, but totally overshadowed by Whitney Houston's amazing rendition of the Star Spangled BannerDivinyls, Jesus Jones, and Gerardo respectively release "I Touch Myself,” “Right Here, Right Now,” and “Rico Suave” on the same day.Clash of the Champions XIV featuing Ric Flair vs. Scott Steiner and a whole lot more.This was a tremendous show and a fascinating glimpse at how WCW was perceived as Dusty Rhodes takes over and implements his booking philosophy.---To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!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
Violent J is one half of Insane Clown Posse, a horrorcore pioneer who helped turn the Juggalos into one of music's most devoted cult followings. A lifelong wrestling obsessive, he co-founded Juggalo Championship Wrestling and appeared across World Wrestling Federation during the Attitude Era, World Championship Wrestling, Extreme Championship Wrestling, and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, cementing his place where music, mayhem, and pro wrestling collide. In the newest "Casual Conversations with The Classic'' episode, the Wrestling Classic Justin catches up with Insane Clown Posse's Violent J as they discuss Juggalo Championship Wrestling, Vince Russo and JCW Lunacy! They also discuss Vince McMahon, 90s WWF run, WCW run, ECW, TNA, Wrestling and Music crossover and and much more! Enjoy! Juggalo Championship Wrestling - https://www.youtube.com/@UC976cmBIr3xFimgrzPjc8pgMy Official Website + Demo Reel - https://www.justindhillon.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewrestlingclassic/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewrestlingclassic X - https://x.com/twcworldwide Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWrestlingClassic/ Limited Edition TWC Tee https://headquartersclothing.com/products/headquarters-x-the-wrestling-classic-logo-tee?_pos=1&_psq=wrestlinhg&_ss=e&_v=1.0 WWE Shop Affiliate wwe-shop.sjv.io/RGRxQv 500 Level https://www.500level.com/ Join the Discord Community https://linktr.ee/thewrestlingclassic All Episodes are on "The Wrestling Classic" Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQOYraeFlX-xd8f3adQtTw#ViolentJ #ICP #JCW #JuggaloChampionshipWrestling Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/twc-show--4417554/support.
Kris Zellner is joined by Rob Naylor and Our Good Buddy Charles as we discuss the month of December 1990 in the world of the newly-renamed World Championship Wrestling and pop culture in general. Topics of discussion include:Ole Anderson's last TV as booker of the NWA/WCW scoring surprisingly very good Nielsen ratings.Ty Detmer winning the Heisman Trophy.The TV shows all dropping the NWA name and becoming WCW-branded shows.Konnan, The Minotaur, and Larry Cameron make their debuts working TV tapings.The power of The Simpsons as Christmas rolls around.Ric Flair being attacked by Teddy Long's hired goons when Long served as Flair's “chauffeur for a day.”The best WCW Family Feud segment.An in-depth look at Starrcade '90, featuring the Pat O'Connor Memorial Tag Team Tournament and Ric Flair being revealed as The Black Scorpion.Kindergarten Cop and how that changed the game for Arnold Schwarzenegger.Will Dusty Rhodes actually become WCW's head booker?The WCW TV Title consuming the lives of Arn Anderson, Bobby Eaton, Terry Taylor, and Tom Zenk.Jim Cornette's legendary Christmas poem in the Observer.…and much more. This was a great show and a great close to a wild 1990!---To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!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 Zellner is joined by Rob Naylor and Our Good Buddy Charles as we discuss the month of December 1990 in the world of the newly-renamed World Championship Wrestling and pop culture in general. Topics of discussion include:Ole Anderson's last TV as booker of the NWA/WCW scoring surprisingly very good Nielsen ratings.Ty Detmer winning the Heisman Trophy.The TV shows all dropping the NWA name and becoming WCW-branded shows.Konnan, The Minotaur, and Larry Cameron make their debuts working TV tapings.The power of The Simpsons as Christmas rolls around.Ric Flair being attacked by Teddy Long's hired goons when Long served as Flair's “chauffeur for a day.”The best WCW Family Feud segment.An in-depth look at Starrcade '90, featuring the Pat O'Connor Memorial Tag Team Tournament and Ric Flair being revealed as The Black Scorpion.Kindergarten Cop and how that changed the game for Arnold Schwarzenegger.Will Dusty Rhodes actually become WCW's head booker?The WCW TV Title consuming the lives of Arn Anderson, Bobby Eaton, Terry Taylor, and Tom Zenk.Jim Cornette's legendary Christmas poem in the Observer.…and much more. This was a great show and a great close to a wild 1990!---To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
On this special REMIX episode of What Happened When, Tony Schiavone and Conrad Thompson sit down together to watch WWF Monday Night RAW from April 27, 1998—and for Tony, it's a first-time viewing of one of the most infamous moments of the Monday Night War. The focus? D-Generation X and their audacious, real-world invasion of World Championship Wrestling. As the episode unfolds, Tony reacts in real time to seeing Triple H, X-Pac, and the New Age Outlaws roll up to WCW's doorstep, cameras rolling, lines blurring between storyline and reality. From the perspective of a man who was insideWCW when it happened, Tony offers candid, unfiltered insight into what the locker room likely thought, how management viewed the stunt, and why this moment symbolized WWF's growing confidence in 1998. Conrad guides the conversation with context—breaking down where WWF stood creatively, why this episode of Monday Night Raw felt so dangerous and unpredictable, and how DX's fourth-wall-breaking antics represented a turning point in the war for wrestling fans' attention. Expect laughs, disbelief, and plenty of "I can't believe they did that" moments as Tony processes the invasion not as a rival executive, but as a fan watching history unfold. The duo also discusses how this single segment changed perceptions, raised the stakes, and helped redefine what competition looked like in professional wrestling. It's a rare, behind-the-curtain look at the DX invasion—told by the voice of WCW himself—on an episode that proves just how wild, bold, and real the Monday Night Wars had become. LEGAL BUDDY - Download the Legal Buddy App at http://LegalBuddyApp.com . Register today, use referral code LEGAL for your chance to win a $250 Amazon Gift Card. THEME MACHINE - John Carney, a celebrated St. Louis radio icon, has dedicated his career to capturing the essence of American storytelling. As an inductee into the Radio Hall of Fame, alongside his father Jack Carney, John brings a wealth of experience and a unique interviewing style to The Theme Machine. Available now wherever you find your podcasts. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com to learn more.
Episode 95 is here pals! It's 'Match of the Week' time & this week we've got my dear old pal, Faz on the show for a little debrief on a very fun little weekend in Melbourne together for the Oddities & Curiosities Expo, as well as our 106th M.O.T.W; Hiroshi Hase & Kensuke Sasake vs. The Steiner Brothers for the IWGP Tag straps at NJPW & World Championship Wrestling's 'Starrcade 1991 In Tokyo Dome'! A HECK of a match if I do say so myself & a match that was very fun to nerd out about! Thanks Faz!In my 'World of Chris-Things' intro monologue I chat my latest comings and goings, a lovely weekend in Melbourne and this weekends' Oddities & Curiosities Brisbane event!Enjoy!!Check out the Chris Things MOTW illustration in question here: Hiroshi Hase & Kensuke Sasake vs. The Steiner BrothersChrisThings.com.au is the place for buying my art! Fancy art prints, original art, calendars & much more!Follow us on Instagram: @ChrisThings, @SocialSuplexFollow us on Twitter: @ChrisThings, @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. You can also leave a review for Wrestling Art with Chris Things HERE!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: Contact Chris TodayPrivacy & 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 95 is here pals! It's 'Match of the Week' time & this week we've got my dear old pal, Faz on the show for a little debrief on a very fun little weekend in Melbourne together for the Oddities & Curiosities Expo, as well as our 106th M.O.T.W; Hiroshi Hase & Kensuke Sasake vs. The Steiner Brothers for the IWGP Tag straps at NJPW & World Championship Wrestling's 'Starrcade 1991 In Tokyo Dome'! A HECK of a match if I do say so myself & a match that was very fun to nerd out about! Thanks Faz!In my 'World of Chris-Things' intro monologue I chat my latest comings and goings, a lovely weekend in Melbourne and this weekends' Oddities & Curiosities Brisbane event!Enjoy!!Check out the Chris Things MOTW illustration in question here: Hiroshi Hase & Kensuke Sasake vs. The Steiner BrothersChrisThings.com.au is the place for buying my art! Fancy art prints, original art, calendars & much more!Follow us on Instagram: @ChrisThings, @SocialSuplexFollow us on Twitter: @ChrisThings, @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. You can also leave a review for Wrestling Art with Chris Things HERE!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: Contact Chris TodayPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestling-art-with-chris-things/donations
On the 454th installment of Wrestling With the Dawg Podcast at FlairFlop.com, the Dirty Dawg Darsie makes the second stop of the 2025 Survivor Series in 1996 when he reviews the WWF Championship match at Survivor Series 1996 between Sid Justice and Shawn Michaels! The Dawg discusses Mr. Perfect leaving the Federation for World Championship Wrestling, Hollywood Hogan making media rounds as a villain, the WWF news nuggets, and so much more! Please support WhenItWasCool.com! Patreon.com/WIWCool/ Patreon.com/DirtyDawgMES/
Happy Halloween! It's the first Halloween Havoc of the Hogan Era of WCW - Halloween Havoc 1994! Thankfully, no big spinning wheel this time - even for WCW, three years in a row would've been a bit much. Instead, we've got Hogan vs. Flair for the WCW title - plus, the loser must retire (for real, definitely not something that'll be overturned before the next summer. Plus: Johnny B. Badd wins the Halloween Havoc costume contest by default, the Nasty Boys debut the Pumpkin Driver, Dustin Rhodes goes for a distance record in self shotput, Brother Bruti demonstrates the art of pretend camouflage, and the hit wrestling themesong of the 90s makes its incredible crowd-pleasing debut. For all this and more...let's go to the ring!Music by Michael Gary Brewer at https://www.instantmusicnow.com/Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LetsGo2theRing/
WWF IN YOUR HOUSE: BURIED ALIVE REWIND!WWF In Your House: Buried Alive was the 11th In Your House pay-per-view offering from the revolutionary force in sports entertainment, and it took place on October 20, 1996 at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 1996, the World Wrestling Federation was trying some new things, especially with the nWo angle in World Championship Wrestling beginning to take off in popularity. This Buried Alive Match was one of those things, and simply put, the winner would have to bury his opponent alive. We take a deep dive, no pun intended, into the pay-per-view, where many parts were moving: Jim Ross was a heel, the show opened with a heel vs. heel match, Owen Hart/British Bulldog and the Smoking Gunns having another terrible ending to their second straight pay-per-view match, Marc Mero blew out his knee, Goldust threatened to stick his tongue down everyone's throats, Sid being super over at this time, the entrance gate, and just how much "buried alive" is buried alive? We also throw in some tidbits on the 1993 Phillies, so press play!
This week the boys start off the show with a Josh Thompson question. Also make sure you toon in next week to see if Scott got his new dog Matilda In the news, title run toys showed off a future wrestling figure coming out. Zombie Sailor showed off new figures as well that will be released on black Friday.New style of wrestling figures were shown off from two different companies. Both Pro wrestling tees and KWK showed off their new GI Joe styled figures or O-ring style figures. And the boys round out the show with their new nostalgia segment talking World Championship Wrestling for the NES Pre Orders: Big Rubber Guys - Collectmajor.com - Hercules - Andre the Giant Big Bad Toy Store - Rush - Dralistico - Dragon Lee Fig Collections - shop.figurecollections.com The patriot Buff Bagwell Zombie Sailor - (zombiesailor.com) - Zombie is also on BBTS La Toonie Wrestling Toonstars KWK Shopkwk.com use code Fullyposeable to get 10 percent off your order. Also KWK's month of October figure is Flash Funk Thank you to everyone for keeping this show going!
Are you ready to talk trash about one of the most infamously terrible (yet secretly fun) wrestling movies of all time? This week on Legends and Champions, we're pulling back the curtain, cleaning out the septic tank, and diving head-first into the cinematic masterpiece that is WCW's Ready to Rumble! We'll break down the bizarre journey of sewage workers Gordie and Sean, Oliver Platt's magnificent performance as the disgraced Jimmy King, and the baffling real-life aftermath that gave us a world champion we wanna wrestle off the road! Was this movie the death knell for World Championship Wrestling, or just a hilariously stupid buddy comedy? We'll discuss all the diamond cutters, triple-cage insanity, and why David Arquette's reign still haunts wrestling fans to this day. Tune in to Legends and Champions and join us as we analyse this bizarre piece of wrestling history and prove that even after all these years... WE WILL RULE YOU!
On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad travel back nearly 40 years to a classic episode of World Championship Wrestling from September 1987! The card is stacked — Lex Luger battles Barry Windham for the United States Title, Jimmy Garvin, Jimmy Valiant, and Nikita Koloff are all in action, and Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard face the Rock 'n' Roll Express in a wild No DQ match! Plus, Tony shares his thoughts on the power of the microphone and what he hopes today's talent takes away from it. BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code WHW -- just pay $5 shipping. LEGAL BUDDY - Download the Legal Buddy App at http://LegalBuddyApp.com . Register today, use referral code LEGAL for your chance to win a $250 Amazon Gift Card. THEME MACHINE - John Carney, a celebrated St. Louis radio icon, has dedicated his career to capturing the essence of American storytelling. As an inductee into the Radio Hall of Fame, alongside his father Jack Carney, John brings a wealth of experience and a unique interviewing style to The Theme Machine. Available now wherever you find your podcasts. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com to learn more.
Kris and David are back to discuss the week that was September 14-20, 1988. Topics of discussion include:A very thorough look at the day-to-day dealings between Jim Crockett Promotions and Turner Broadcasting regarding the sale of JCP and the possible acquisition of World Class as well.An episode of World Championship Wrestling that never aired in real time because of the Atlanta Braves, but finally surfaced years later on WWE Network.The aftermath of Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard's departures from JCP to the WWF.Tommy Rich's heel turn in Jerry Blackwell's Southern Championship Wrestling gives the promotion a boost in ticket sales.The AWA tapes a few months' worth of TV in Nashville, Louisville, and Memphis featuring some interesting happenings as the AWA, CWA, and WCCW build to Superclash III.Eddie Gilbert working a Bob Geigel Central States show booked by his father Tommy while "injured,” which spells the beginning of the end for him in Continental.Top Gun getting a shot at Ric Flair's NWA World Heavyweight Title in Portland in a rare non-JCP defense for this eras.The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers' big surprise for the WWF.'80's shows are always fun, and this is no different, so you better not miss it!Timestamps:0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions1:31:05 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW Animal Hamaguchi, Dale Martin, Ontario indies, Stampede, EMLL, & UWA1:42:41 Classic Commercial Break1:45:02 Halftime2:01:06 Other USA:SCW (GA), FCW, Global (FL), Continental, CWA/Memphis, AWA, WCCW, Central States, & Portland3:26:28 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.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
Episode 84 is here pals! It's another of our "WRESTLING CLUB" special editions of the podcast with our latest 'Club-Night' THE SCRATCH this past Sunday! Today we are keeping the gimmick going from last time with a playlist debrief with 'PERFECT ATTENDANCE CLUB MEMBER JOE! And of course some in-person audio of the night that was. Thanks Joe!! I had a lot of fun here. Talking all things 'Wrasslin' Dads, Joshi Wrestling, Von Erichs, Blue Panther, Harley Race, World Championship Wrestling, glory-period Pro Wrestling NOAH and of course, DUSTY RHODES! Stay tuned at the end for a special bonus easter egg of perhaps my favourite part of the evening!In our opening segment, I'm chattin' getting to 'Match of the Week number ONE HUNDRED, our accompanying competition, Lucha Fantastica's most recent wonderful Brisbane show and an upcoming Mexico City Lucha Libre Art Exhibition that I am beyond stoked to be a part of! A big thank you to Porta Veritas for that!Enjoy!!ChrisThings.com.au is the place for my latest book, original art, prints, calendars & much more!Follow us on Instagram: @ChrisThings, @SocialSuplexFollow us on Twitter: @ChrisThings, @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: Contact Chris TodayPrivacy & 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
This week on The Nitty Gritty, Chad & Leonard bring you another edition of Stupid Questions! What if Hulk Hogan Never ended up signing with World Championship Wrestling? What would the company have looked like? What would have changed? What would have stayed the same? We discuss all that and more. Join us and comment your thoughts below! Please hit that "like" button and subscribe to our content @dailiestodownloads678 . We are available where ever you listen to podcasts also. Thank you for checking us out!
**Originally aired on Place to Be Nation Wrestling Feed in February 2021** On Episode 11 of NWA Crock & Roll the boys are once again joined by guest Rory McNamara as they look at second half of November 85 to close out the journey to Starrcade! They discuss an iconic closing shot of 11/16/85 World Championship Wrestling, then jump into multiple 3 star plus matches and 1 average match including, Buddy Landell vs Manny Fernandez, 4 Ric Flair matches that include a banger 6 man with the Andersons, a fantastic angle and match for the title in Mid South vs. Ted Dibiase, another title defense against Koko Ware in Memphis and yet another title defense in Mid South against Jake Roberts with a shocking start. They close the show with a hot Road Warriors/Russians segment and big news on the vacant World TV title! A very match heavy episode with some awesome hidden gems as we look forward to next month where we cover all things Starrcade 85!
Are you on social media? Of course you are. So follow us! Twitter: @MemberTheGameInstagram: @MemberTheGameTwitch.tv/MemberTheGameYoutube.com/RememberTheGameFacebook.com/RememberTheGamePodcastTikTok.com/@MemberTheGameAnd if you want access to hundreds of bonus (ad-free) podcasts, along with multiple new shows EVERY WEEK, consider showing us some love over at Patreon. Subscriptions start at just $3/month, and 5% of our patreon income every month will be donated to our 24 hour Extra-Life charity stream at the end of the year!Patreon.com/RememberTheGameGood wrestling games are awesome, and bad wrestling games are hilarious. But what about a game that isn't bad, but isn't good? It's just kinda, there? That's how I'd describe WCW Mayhem.The glory days of WCW were long gone by the time Mayhem dropped. THQ was taking their Revenge engine and turning it into WWF WrestleMania 2000, and EA picked up the bony remains of World Championship Wrestling to make a new wrestling game. The end result was Mayhem, a competent wrestling game with little replay value and a barebones career mode.I'm rolling solo this week, and while I still had fun playing WCW Mayhem, it made for a tricky review because there just isn't a lot of meat on the bone. But between the engine, ranting about Hulk Hogan, comparing it to other games from that era, and reminiscing about WCW as a whole, I managed to pry a 3-star match out of our game this week.And before we hit the ring, I put together another edition of the Infamous Intro!This week, someone asks if I think the big jumps in console generations are a thing of the past? What's my favourite WCW match? And where do I stand on the Pikmin series?Plus we play another round of 'Play One, Remake One, Erase One', too! This one features 3 WCW "classics": WCW vs nWo World Tour, WCW Thunder, and WCW Backstage Assault.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan (real name: Terry Bollea) passed away on Thursday, July 24 in Clearwater, Florida. He was 71 years old. Hulk Hogan was and remains one of the most important figures in American and global popular culture. Hulk Hogan/Terry Bollea also leaves behind a very complicated legacy. Brian R. Solomon is a leading professional wrestling journalist, historian, and author. He is the host of the popular Shut up and Wrestle podcast. His new book is Irresistible Force: The Life and Times of Gorilla Monsoon. Solomon reflects on why the death of Hulk Hogan has caused so much emotional pain and tumult for those of us who came of age in the 1980s and directly experienced the rise of the global cultural phenomenon that was the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) and Hulkamania. Solomon details why Hulk Hogan and the WWF's meteoric rise, his decades-long career (including reinventing himself as the leader of the New World Order faction in World Championship Wrestling), and marriage of personality and cultural moment will never be repeated again in professional wrestling, and likely sports more broadly. Solomon and Chauncey discuss their love of professional wrestling and why Hulk Hogan was so central to it – and also try to process how Terry Bollea's foul behavior and values such as his racism, hostility to labor unions, and public alliance with Donald Trump and the MAGA movement complicates that relationship and nostalgia. WHERE CAN YOU FIND ME? On Twitter: https://twitter.com/chaunceydevega On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chauncey.devega My email: chaunceydevega@gmail.com HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE CHAUNCEY DEVEGA SHOW? Via Paypal at ChaunceyDeVega.com: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thechaunceydevegashow https://www.patreon.com/TheTruthReportPodcast