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Kris & David are back with a special show this week, as we cover the REST of the week that was January 16-22, 2000. Last year, on episode #183, we were only able to do WCW, so now it’s time for us to cover everything else. We talk about Ken Shamrock signing with Dream Stage Entertainment and the ramifications that would have on the wrestling & MMA worlds. We also talk about ECW getting a financial boost from Acclaim, Toshiaki Kawada returning to AJPW after a long absence from breaking his arm, Dennis Coraluzzo getting kicked out of his own promotion, WXO's TV debut, Steve Austin's spinal surgery, a wild week between The Rock and Opie & Anthony that you must hear, and much more. An extremely fun show, so you’d better not miss out!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Pride0:19:44 ECW0:34:23 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, Rikidozan Memorial, Toryumon, RINGS, AJW, AJW/SPWF, GAEA, JWP, AAA, CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, & Multifacetico1:08:58 Classic Commercial Break1:13:00 Other USA: Dennis Coralluzzo/NWANJ, WXO, EWF, MCW,

Kris & David are joined by one of our Patrons, Tyler Gignac, who put down the $100 to sit in with us and discuss the week that was January 15-22, 1992. We talk about WCW Clash of the Champions XVIII in Topeka—the first big event under the Kip Frey regime—and all of the big happenings that night like Jesse Ventura’s debut, as well as how everyone seems happier in WCW since Jim Herd left. We also talk about New Japan planning the NWA Title tournament, the WWF getting TV in Japan, lots of future stars working for Universal Lucha Libre in Japan, Joel Goodhart going bankrupt and cancelling his final TWA “supershow,” Dennis Coralluzzo bringing out Jerry Lawler's "kids" on USWA TV, and last but not least, ROYAL RUMBLE ’92. Yes, THAT show, complete with Ric Flair winning his first WWF Championship in one of the most historic moments in modern wrestling history, plus the story of Bret Hart not jumping to WCW when he had the chance. An extremely interesting show, so LISTEN NOW!!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW

Kris Zellner & Rob Naylor are back with the latest episode of Cover 2 Cover, in which we talk about the October 1988 issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated. We talk about the big "Great American Contest" that PWI was running at the time where the winner got a phone call from Sting and how that could've gone, Paula Lawler "talking" about how winning the AWA Title made her husband Jerry a monster, Dr. Death's prescription for Mike Rotunda, and so much more. Rob said that this was his favorite episode of the show so far, so that's some high praise!!!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 mai

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was January 8-14, 1988. We talk about The Main Event prime time Friday night special being made official for NBC on February 5th, including how huge that was for the wrestling business. We also talk about the alternate universe of Ted DiBiase as WWF Champion, Big Bubba Rogers seemingly signing with WWF and how pissed Dusty Rhodes was about that, Jack Tunney suspending The Islanders for kidnapping Matilda, Jerry Blackwell's Southern Championship Wrestling from Georgia ramping up its TV taping schedule, Shawn Michaels getting heat in Memphis as a heel (and not just as a heel), and just how much World Class stock Ken Mantell owned, plus JCP airing a big tease of Barry Windham joining the Horsemen among a lot of other tremendous clips from TV. This an an extremely fun show, so listen now!!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF0:55:11 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, Stampede, & WWC1:20:25 Classic Commerical Break1:22:49 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game1:52:24 Other US

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was January 1-7, 1997. We talk about the Scott Hall-Jerry Sags "shoot" situation at a house show that pretty much ended Sags' career, as well as the Jeff Jarrett/Four Horsemen drama on Nitro at t and how all that was playing out, We also talk about Atsushi Onita trying to get a relationship with All Japan, New Japan's Wrestling World ’97 at the Tokyo Dome, which was a massive success even with a bizarre New Japan/Big Japan interpromotional feud and Chris Jericho’s disastrous debut as Super Liger on the undercard. We also discuss ECW returning to Revere, Massachusetts for the first time since the Mass Transit incident, Tracy Smothers becoming Shaquille Ali in Memphis, a WWF section featuring the debut of SHOTGUN SATURDAY NIGHT, a particularly Psycho Sid promo leading up to him powerbombing Jose Lothario's son, and much more. This was quite the show, so you know what you need to do: LISTEN NOW!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW0:39:

Kris & David are guestless as we discuss the week that was December 25-31, 2000. We talk about the impending death of ECW as everything is stacking up against Paul Heyman, including the broadcast of the final episode of Hardcore TV, which features a surprise appearance from Taz. We then go to the WWF where we talk about the New York Daily News previewing the upcoming and incredibly revealing Vince McMahon interview in Playboy, Kurt Angle and his family singing Winter Wonderland, Dave Meltzer's fashion critiques for Stephanie McMahon, and lots more. We then go to Japan for the the amazing show that was the first ever INOKI BOM BA YE at the Tokyo Dome plus the latest battle of SURVIVAL TOBITA!!!!!!, before returning to the U.S. for the first King of the Indies tournament in Northern California and a definite classic "WCW EVERYBODY" section, featuring the firing of Mark Madden and Wade Keller getting fed false contract news among other things. All than and much more on a tremendous show, so don&#

Kris Zellner is rejoined by John McAdam (Stick to Wrestling) as we resume our series on John's "Wrestling from the 80's" collection with Volumes 11 & 12. We talk about the infamous WFIA Tag Team of the Year angle with Eddie Gilbert & Tommy Rich in Memphis, lots of Tiger Mask & Dynamite Kid in New Japan, Kerry Von Erich as one of Ric Flair's greatest opponents, Jim Cornette's green jacket angle in World Class, the Midnight Express’s feuds in Mid-South, Bill Watts ripping the WWF on TV, and so much more. A really fun show, so LISTEN NOW!!!!!!!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 m

Kris & David are joined by Al Getz (@AlGetzWrestling) & Beau James (@kingofkingsport) to discuss the week that was December 18-24, 1993. We talk about Jim Cornette's long letter to the Torch about Wade Keller’s coverage of the “race riot” at an SMW show in Wise, Virginia, but we also play some great clips from SMW, especially a Dick Murdoch promo that you can't miss. We also discuss Bobby Heenan coming to WCW, Jesse Ventura staying in WCW, and Davey Boy Smith leaving WCW, including how he was buried on TV to make way for the debut of the Big Bossman as “The Boss." We also talk about all of the news from Japan, Mexico, and Europe, including Otto Wanz running his big year-end show just days after the tragic in-ring death of Larry Cameron. We also have the WWF running some egregious 900 number polls, the debuts of Sparky Plugg & Double J, the return of Randy Savage to WWF Mania, Frank Deford writing to the Observer, and much more. Beau & Al also tell some amazing stories from their ti

Kris & David are joined by Scott Bowden (Kentucky Fried Rasslin) to not only discuss the week-plus that was December 8-17, 1985, but ALSO make a can’t-mis MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT at the end of the show regarding the future of the KFR Podcast. We talk about Bruiser Brody & Jimmy Snuka being "fired" from New Japan and all of the drama that went on regarding that situation, as well as the end of the Real World Tag League in All Japan. We also talk about the future of PPV for the WWF after the Wrestling Classic show, Lanny Poffo's poem for Bobby Heenan, Kevin Sullivan's psychotic angles on Florida TV, The Freedom Fighters, Steve Borden & Jim Hellwig, going heel with manager Buddy Wayne, Koko Ware dressing as Santa Claus in the Memphis studio, and Bruiser Brody joining Texas All-Star. We then bring it home with Jim Crockett Promotions, where Starrcade payoffs come out for the JCP talent, and some people are *pissed* to say the least. All that and much more on a fantastic show, so LISTEN NOW!

Kris Zellner & Rob Naylor are back with yet another episode of Cover 2 Cover, where this time we discuss the June 1984 issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated. We talk about Ted DiBiase and his stranglehold on the NWA, with quotes from a supposed press conference that got extremely feisty. We also talk about Angelo Mosca Jr. being pushed pretty hard in this magazine just like he was in JCP. Also: An interview with Bruno Sammartino as he works out in his home gym, Tommy Rogers doing aerobics with Liz Hunter, Mr. Wrestling II trying to save Magnum T.A.'s soul, and yet so much more. Tremendous show, folks, and you should make it a priority to LISTEN NOW!!!!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 s

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was December 4-10, 1989. We talk about Dave Meltzer’s thoughts on the status of the NWA going into 1990 and the build towards a weird Starrcade show. Meanwhile, we also look at how Shane Douglas made enemies out of Jim Cornette and Ric Flair by protesting how he was booked against Cornette at a TV taping in Greensboro. Then we play clips of Arn Anderson's return to the NWA and Tommy Young's career ending injury at Center Stage Theatre, the latter in the dark with play-by-play of everything that happened. Plus we talk about the great tournaments that were taking place in All Japan & New Japan, the early days of FMW featuring Dick Murdoch, a wild kidnapping story in Georgia, Jerry Lawler turning face and back heel within 5 days, the AWA being in trouble, wrestling on The Pat Sajak Show, a wild Cocoa Samoa story, Dusty Rhodes saving the debuting Sapphire from Slick in the WWF, and much more on a very fun episode of Between the Sheet

Kris & David are joined by Ring of Honor's Ian Riccaboni (@IanRiccaboni) to discuss the week that was November 24-December 3, 1991, and yes we explain why this covers more than 7 days. We lead off with an insane WWF section featuring both Survivor Series & This Tuesday in Texas, plus all the TV surrounding those shows in what was probably the longest section in the history of the show. We talk about the Randy Savage/Jake Roberts feud, including the snake bite angle, The Undertaker's brief first stint as WWF Champion, and tons more. We also talk about All Japan's insane TV ratings at the time, FMW doing big business with Leon Spinks as one of their lead heels, great-looking shows in Mexico, a wild USWA section featuring J.T. Smith under a mask, surfer Sandman, & THE WARRIOR. Plus we also have Steve Beverly at the LPWA show in Jackson, Tennessee featuring a wild Jim Cornette story, Eddie Gilbert's first night as the booker of the GWF, Portland Wrestling’s TV show getting cancelled, L

Kris & David are joined by Robert O'Connor (@ghostofquinones) to discuss the week that was November 20-26, 1986. We talk about John Tatum's tragic car accident that changed his life and career, including how it was covered at the time. We also talk about UWF hooking up with Pro Wrestling Illustrated, the buildup to Starrcade ’86, the uncertainty of Riki Choshu's status in All Japan, the end of Bruiser Brody in New Japan, the state of Stampede Wrestling, everyone leaving Championship Wrestling from Florida, Buzz Sawyer starting a wrestling school…sort of, and much more, including a wild episode of WWF Superstars of Wrestling. Yes, *that* one, featuring the legendary Randy Savage/Ricky Steamboat angle and Honky Tonk Man's vote of confidence. Robert O'Connor lived up to his last appearance, as this show was extremely entertaining, and had us in stitches, so we suggest you LISTEN NOW!!!!!!!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 UWF0:50:14 Jim Crockett Promotions1:40:55 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, AJW, All_Star, Mon

Kris & David are joined by Beau James (@kingofkingsport) to discuss the week that was November 13-19, 1988. We talk about possibly the wildest story we've ever covered on the show, regarding federal extortion charges being brought in Hawaii against Lia Maivia and Lars Anderson, as well as how it all ended up at trial a year later, which is crazy in it's own right. We also talk about Dave Meltzer going on the road with the WWF for a couple of highly draining TV tapings in northern California, Giant Baba firing Ashura Hara from All Japan over gambling issues, Irv Muchnick interviewing Antonio Inoki for a Penthouse article that never ended up running, the British Bulldogs returning to Stampede, Scott Armstrong returning to Continental, Don Owen getting shut down by the Oregon State Athletic Commission, and a truly nuts NWA section featuring the beginning of the end of Dusty Rhodes in the promotion, including the birth of The Dusty Flu. This was an amazing show that you simply can not miss, so LISTEN

Rob Naylor & Kris Zellner are back with another episode of Cover 2 Cover, with Rob picking out the December 1993 issue of Wrestling's Main Event to discuss this time out. We talk about Lex Luger loving himself, Brian Lee selling out, Shawn Michaels always needing help, Men on a Mission and their RAPPIN’, the greatness of the Steiner Brothers, the evolution of Diamond Dallas Page, and tons more. Always an entertaining show, so listen now!!!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!Shop at Amazon via our link (go here for Amazon UK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your pocket; for you,

Kris & David are joined by Bruce Mitchell (Pro Wrestling Torch) as we discuss the week that was November 6-12, 1990. Bruce is only with us for the NWA/WCW section, but oh what a section it is, as we talk about the NWA -> WCW name change, Ric Flair at the Georgia/Florida game, and Starrcade ’90 taking shape among other things, but most importantly the dilemma of Art Barr signing just weeks after he copped a plea for sexual abuse in Oregon. Besides WCW, we talk about Dave Meltzer's road trip for major indie shows in the suburban Philadelphia area, issues with USWA Challenge airing in Memphis after the show moved tapings from Dallas to the Mid-South Coliseum, news from all of the groups in Dallas including Chris Adams’s first non-USWA/WCCW spot show, Christopher Love causing issues in Houston, Jesse Ventura being elected as Mayor of Brooklyn Park, talk of Roddy Piper turning heel for WrestleMania to feud with The Ultimate Warrior, and tons more. An extremely fun and interesting show, so listen now!!!!

Kris & David are joined by Michael Blanton (@BLPMikey) to discuss the week that was October 30-November 5, 1999. We talk about rumors of Randy Savage returning to the WWF which were unfounded for sure, unlike Stephanie McMahon's love for Test, which she exclaims loudly and proudly on Monday Night Raw. We also talk about Vince McMahon meeting with Dream Stage Entertainment, Big Van Vader regaining the Triple Crown in All Japan, Hijo del Santo being shown without his mask in a magazine in Mexico, the debut of Lou E. Dangerously in ECW, and a WCW EVERYBODY section for the ages including Kevin Nash as "The Promoter" on a wild episode of Monday Nitro. Extremely entertaining show, so don't miss it!!!!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:34:52 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, BattlARTS, BJPW, FMW, Michinoku Pro, Osaka Pro, Seikendo, ARSION, & VDB2:09:49 Latin America: AAA, CMLL, IWRG, Laguna, El Hijo del Santo, Andy Barrow, & WWC2:26:40 Classic Commercial Break2:31:39 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game3:14:34 Other

Kris & David are guestless this time out as we discuss the week that was October 23-29, 2003. We talk about TNA and their issues with the booking of their promotion with various people involved, such as Dutch Mantell, Scott D'Amore, Vince Russo, and others. We also talk about their weekly PPV, featuring Jimmy Hart and his MYSTERY MAN among other TNA issues. We also go over Toshiaki Kawada battling Don Frye for the AJPW Triple Crown Title at the Budokan, World Japan drama with wrestlers not being paid being used in an angle, CZW running a show in Italy(?!?!), Hector Garza getting his head shaved in Monterrey, Low-Ki being done with Ring of Honor again, Lance Russell returning to Memphis TV, and the big story of the week: The wedding of Paul “Triple H” Levesque & Stephanie McMahon, complete with a raucous reception starring Michael “P.S.” Hayes. This is a damn good show, and you shouldn’t dare miss it!!!Support for this week’s Between The Sheets is provided by the fine folks at Manscaped.com, makers

Kris Zellner & Rob Naylor are back with the latest episode of Cover 2 Cover, where discuss the December 1989 issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated. We talk about the memorable "The Young & The Restless" cover story featuring Lex Luger, Sid Vicious, The Great Muta, & Sting, as the NWA's future, and how the NWA screwed that up. We also talk about whether or not Brutus Beefcake will turn on Hulk Hogan, Dynamite Kid & Johnny Smith forming The British Bruisers, whether or not Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard were the greatest tag team ever, and how we would've picked the PWI Dream Tag Team Tournament, plus discussion about Kerry Von Erich's weird interview with Matt Brock, Rob's AWA Remco wrestling figures league, ratings, results, news, and so much more. C2C is appointment listening for all wrestling fans, and this show is no different, so listen now!!!!To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon p

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was October 16-22, 2009, a Patreon-requested week. We talk about the big news that shocked the wrestling world, as Shane McMahon announced his resignation from World Wrestling Entertainment, as well as the aftershocks from that. We also talk about Kofi Kingston losing his Jamaican accent on Raw, Vince McMahon trying to make Team SmackDown stronger for Bragging Rights, AAA furthering the Dorian Roldan kidnapping angle, CMLL trying to compete with the big WWE shows in Mexico and coming up short, Jim Cornette talking about ROH's future stars…including Kenny Omega?!?! And we close with a classic TNA section featuring Bound for Glory and a wild episode of Impact featuring the debut of Desmond Wolfe, a.k.a. Nigel McGuinness signing there after failing his WWE physical. A really entertaining show that you can't miss!!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWE1:37:33 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, NOAH, Dragon Gate, Osaka Pro, Ryuma Go, & GSW1:51:19 Classic Commer