Between The Sheets

Kris Zellner & Rob Naylor are back for the latest episode of Cover 2 Cover, where we discuss all of the major contents of the February 1987 issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated. First, we look at the legendary cover, featuring the UWF wrestlers struggling over the PWI Trophy at stake in an upcoming tournament. We also talk about Hulk Hogan & Paul Orndorff in wrestling's hottest feud, "Magnum" Scott Hall, Rick Rude in the NWA, the Memphis tag team scene in 1986, two sides of Jimmy Valiant, and Baby Doll’s tell-all, plus ratings, results, scouting reports, and so much more. Excellent 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

Kris & David are joined by Matt Griffin (@MattTheMouth) to discuss the week that was October 9-15, 1995. We talk about Big Van Vader being fired by WCW while injured, Nitro in Chicago featuring a legendary Hulk Hogan promo and Ric Flair/Arn Anderson in a steel cage, New Japan and the UWFi go to war in the Tokyo Dome where Riki Choshu wields his power, AAA having some big issues in the war with PROMLL, Steve Austin & Cactus Jack cutting killer promos on ECW TV, Bob Armstrong attacking Randy Hales on USWA TV, Bill Watts quitting the company hours before Shawn Michaels is attacked in Syracuse, and much more. This is a fantastic show, so listen now!!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW1:19:05 Eurasia: NJPW, AJPW, Korakuen Hall, Michinoku Pro, UWFi, SPWF, AJW, GAEA, JWP, & CWA2:19:49 Classic Commercial Break2:23:44 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game2:50:29 Mexico: AAA & CMLL3:09:08 Other USA: NWA, ACW, ECW, ECWA, SMW, USWA, AWAlliance, AWF, & NWC4:43:17 WWFTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards

Kris & David are joined by Beau James (@KingofKingsport) to discuss the week that was October 2-8, 1987. We talk about Saturday Night's Main Event in the WWF featuring the formation of the Mega Powers, the first ever Royal Rumble in St. Louis, Bruiser Brody returning to All Japan as Giant Baba fell out with Jim Crockett, Antonio Inoki & Masa Saito going to war on Ganryujima Island, the Evansville locker room brawl with Randy Hales getting busted open, JCP taping dumping the “magazine” format for UWF TV, and lots more. The meatiest stuff, though, is Beau's thoughts on state athletic commissions and the groupie culture of pro wrestling in this era. This is must-listen audio for sure, so LISTEN NOW!!!!!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF (and athletic commission deregulation)2:08:54 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, Stampede, EMLL, UWA, & WWC3:10:11 Classic Commercial Break3:11;41 Housekeeping3:18:33 Other USA: ICW, TWWF, BTW, CCW, CWA, WCCW, Central States, AWA, & Portland5:21:28 Jim Crockett Promotions6:20:37 P

Kris & David are joined by Dave Prazak (@DavePrazak) to discuss the week that was September 25-October 1, 1992. In WCW, we talk about the impending creative changes possibly coming to the company as well as the new contracts that Bill Watts is handing out to the talent. We also have audio from Bill Watts explaining the change to the top rope rule, Tony Schiavone kissing Bruno Sammartino's ass, and a wild week in the history of the Steiner Brothers. We also talk about WAR invading New Japan offices, Pierroth turning technico in CMLL, Steve Armstrong turning down SMW for the WWF, Ronnie Lottz & The Dream Warriors debuting on USWA TV with a memorable promo, the WWF touring Europe in a big way, and much more. This show is extremely entertaining, but the cherry on top is Prazak killing it with maybe the best story told in the history of the podcast, which involves WCW’s 900 number hotline. This is the definition of a can’t-miss show!!!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW (and The Great WCW Hotline Inbox Scandal o

Kris Zellner & Rob Naylor are back with the latest edition of Cover 2 Cover, and we’re discussing the September 1985 issue of Inside Wrestling. We talk about Craig Peters getting quite the letter regarding the Rock ’n’ Wrestling Connection in the WWF, “Names Makin’ News” with Bill Apter, Matt Brock traveling the world, “Results from the Wrestling Capitals,” The Fantastics having a “giant” controversy in World Class, Ric Flair declaring that he is the best, Roddy Piper being psychoanalyzed by Dr. Sidney M. Basil, and of course THE ROLL CALL OF CHAMPIONS!!!!! An extremely 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

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was September 18-24, 2000. We talk about the WWF leaving USA Network for CBS/Viacom and how that would affect not only them but the future of ECW, we talk about the final WWF programming on USA Network leading up to the Unforgiven PPV which saw the bizarre end of the Triple H/Kurt Angle/Stephanie McMahon love triangle. We also talk about the original identity of the person who "ran over" Steve Austin, the Road Warriors in BattlARTS, Maurice Smith & Dan Severn bringing nostalgia to the UFC, ECW having major problems throughout the week, New Jersey regulating “extreme wrestling,” the impending AOL/Time Warner merger, Mark Madden & Dave Scherer going to war with each other, and a totally on-brand WCW section…to say the least. A tremendous show that can't be missed!!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 USA Network v. WWF & Viacom lawsuit ruling0:33:03 WWF2:09:18 Int’l: NJPW, NOAH, BattlARTS, BJPW, DDT, FMW, Onita Pro, Osaka Pro, Pancras

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was September 11-17, 1989. We talk about a wild week in the NWA where we have Clash of the Champions, which saw lots of goings-on, including Ric Flair being smothered by Terry Funk with a plastic bag, as well as lots of other from the Turner organization, including Funk being suspended for said smothering, Paul E. Dangerously being fired after a controversial Danger Zone which still aired on TV, and much more. We also talk about Shinya Hashimoto making waves in New Japan, Hurricane Hugo wreaking havoc in Puerto Rico and forcing WWC to move their Anniversario show, Bam Bam Bigelow maybe getting into boxing, Scott Norton’s arm wrestling career, Bobby Heenan returning to Prime Time Wrestling, and so much more. Extremely fun show, so don't miss out!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 NWA/WCW2:01:42 Classic Commercial Break2:07:14 Housekeeping/Grocery Store story time/The Amazon Game2:41:12 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, AJW, JWP, Stampede, EMLL, UWA, & WWC3:03:15

Kris & David are joined by Jack Encarnacao (The Lapsed Fan) and Brian Blake for Brian's Patreon request show, which is the week that was September 4-10, 1997. We talk about Tod Gordon being revealed as the ECW mole in some underground dealings with Terry Taylor of WCW regarding a possible exodus and invasion angle. We also have a LOADED WWF section featuring the Ground Zero PPV, Raw the next night, and Shawn Michaels losing his mind at the RAW tapings the day after the post-PPV show, including his infamous sock bulge. We also talk about New Japan trying to hook up with K-1 for future shows, the real final days of the USWA, Dennis Coralluzzo goes wild in IWA Mid-South, plus Ric Flair and the Horsemen being PISSED at the nWo on Nitro in the aftermath of the Arn Anderson retirement speech parody. It was an honor to have Jack on our show and we thank Brian again for helping make it possible. There’s nothing else to do now but listen to this show!!!!!!Timestamps0:00:00 ECW1:00:36 WWF (and the death of Frit

Kris Zellner & Rob Naylor return to talk about the February 1991 issue of The Wrestler in the latest episode of Cover 2 Cover. We discuss Barry Windham cosplaying as Sting to screw him out of the NWA World Heavyweight Title during his match with Sid Vicious at Halloween Havoc—including how it was basically forgotten after that night by the promotion, whether or not Jim Cornette is going to break up the Midnight Express, if Jimmy Hart owns a piece of Hulk Hogan, Great Muta meeting Ricky Steamboat in Japan, the Ultimate Warrior not defending the WWF Title, the introduction of J.W. Storm, and more. Another extremely 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 Pat

Kris & David are joined by Al Getz (@AlGetzWrestling) to discuss the week that was August 28-September 3, 1986. We talk about a huge week in Jim Crockett Promotions, with the outline of the takeover of Central States, major house shows around the country including their debut in Los Angeles, lots of title changes, great promos on TV, and lots more. We also talk about Bruiser Brody coming back to New Japan, a possible Keiji Mutoh vs. Roddy Piper match for Mutoh’s return as Space Lone Wolf, the Observer talking about a dude named Toshiaki wrestling in Montreal, Battle of the Belts III in Florida, John Tatum & Eddie Gilbert about to explode in UWF, blood & guts back in World Class, Jerry Lawler jobbing to Sam Houston in Kansas City, and more. Finally, THE BIG EVENT is the big WWF story, topping off the greatest week of business in the history of the World Wrestling Federation. A tremendous show, so make sure you don't miss it!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions1:44:37 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW,

Kris & David are joined by Ben Zani (@BostonNooga) to discuss the week that was August 21-27, 1990. We talk about SummerSlam ’90 and all the big happenings on the show…which were mostly outside of the ring, as the pay-per-view featured only about an hour of wrestling. We also talk about Roddy Piper replacing Jesse Ventura on WWF Superstars, Eric Embry & Scotty the Body in AJPW, Joe Pedicino being upset with the latest Georgia All-Star tapings, The Snowman & the USWA going to court, Percy Pringle in drag attacking Toni Adams, the birth of Herb Abrams' UWF, and what exactly happened with Sting at John Arezzi's convention the weekend of SummerSlam. A damn good show, so listen now!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:47:15 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, AGPW, EMLL, UWA, & WWC2:05:57 Classic Commercial Break2:10:52 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game2:47:27 Other USA: IWA, VWA, SAPW, PWG, USWA, WWA (TX), UWF, & Portland3:38:52 NWA/WCWIf you’re looking for the best place to bet on sports online, make sure to ch

Kris Zellner & David Bixenspan are joined by Mike Michaels to discuss the week that was August 14-20, 1998. We talk about the debut of The [Ultimate] Warrior in WCW at Monday Nitro in Hartford in a wild and zany segment that lasted about 3 times longer than it should have, plus all the ramifications involved with him coming into the promotion. We also talk about a very odd "shoot" promo by Eddy Guerrero where he "quit" WCW, Goldberg & Kevin Nash on The Love Boat, Nicole Bass debuting in Japan for NEO, the death of Shane Shamrock, Randy Hales getting his head shaved in Memphis, plus an insane Vince McMahon chat on AOL as well as Kane impersonating The Undertaker against on the Highway to Hell. Extremely entertaining show, so don't miss it!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW1:53:53 Int’l: CMLL Japan, FMW, Michinoku Pro, AJW, LLPW, NEO, NWAUK, AAA, CMLL, IWRG, FILL, & Promo Azteca2:39:31 Classic Commercial Break2:44:33 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game3:43:34 Other USA: WWA, ECW, NWANJ, NECW, MC

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was August 7-13, 1997. We talk about the concern over Steve Austin's neck and the future of his career, which looked to be dire. We also go over Jim Ross getting promoted, Shawn Michaels being awesome on RAW and introducing "insurance policy" Rick Rude, what is actually going on with ECW & WWF—especially regarding the status of Rude, NJPW running a big show at the Nagoya Dome, ECW BORN TO BE WIRED, Lance Russell has quadruple bypass surgery, WCW ROAD WILD in Sturgis, and tons more. Another fine episode of BTS, so listen now!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:10:28 Eurasia: NJPW, IWA Japan, Michinoku Pro, Onita, RINGS, AJW, GAEA, & CWA1:35:57 Other North America: AAA, CMLL, Volador, & WWC1:46:26 Classic Commercial Break1:51:31 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game2:15:53 ECW3:00:02 Other USA: Tom Cusati, MEWF, Brett Wayne Sawyer, SSW, UCW, USWA, Jesse Ventura, WWO, Billy Crystal, & UFC3:46:08 WCW To support the show and get access

Kris & David are joined by Michael Sempervive (@Sempervive) to discuss the week that was July 31 - August 6, 1988. We talk about Dave Meltzer's live experience from the 1988 Great American Bash tour, Dick Murdoch & The Sheik doing a double turn in Detroit, Jim Cornette clowning J.J. Dillon in promos on TV, the end of USA Wrestling in Knoxville, Continental starting to grow with Eddie Gilbert, Ken Mantell leaving World Class again, WWF Wrestlefest in Milwaukee with Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant in a steel cage, the build for SummerSlam 88, and tons more. Lots of great stuff here, so listen now!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions1:24:44 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, Stampede, & WWC1:50:10 Classic Commercial Break1:55:33 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game2:33:49 Other USA: SCW, GWA, USA, Dutch Mantell, CWF, CWA, USWA, WCCW, Central States, AWA, & Portland3:46:08 WWF4:27:22 Patreon preview: Jim Herd cuts off communication with the newslettersTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewar

Kris Zellner & Rob Naylor are back with the latest episode of Cover 2 Cover where we discuss the February 1988 issue of The Wrestler. We talk about all the major items in the issue such as Ric Flair admitting he's nothing without the NWA World Title, if Kerry Von Erich's comeback was a miracle or mistake, the Andre the Giant vs. Hulk Hogan rematch as Match of the Century, Jim Cornette either managing or destroying The New Breed, Curt Hennig trying to make a man out of Jeff Jarrett, plus all the news and ratings from the issue as well. Extremely fun show, so what are you waiting for?!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

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was July 24-30, 1997. We talk about Sycho Sid & Jim Neidhart leaving the WWF under interesting circumstances, RAW in Pittsburgh with Bret Hart talking about enemas, Shawn Michaels not selling his supposed real or worked knee injuries, Masahiro Chono getting hurt at the WCW Orlando tapings, Jushin Thunder Liger working the indie scum tour, kidnappings in Mexico, Maurice Smith becoming the top guy in the UFC, ECW confusion with WCW regarding Raven & Stevie Richards, the USWA moving to Saturday nights on WMC-TV, Billy Crystal wanting to make a move about Andre the Giant, the Omni being demolished in Atlanta, some fun “WCW, everybody!” moments, and tons more. Damn fun show, so listen now!!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:09:21 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, BattlARTS, BJPW, FMW, Michinoku Pro, Wrestle Yume Factory, WAR, Kingdom, LLPW, & CWA1:32:51 Other North America: ECCW, AAA, CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, Promo Azteca, Top Win, & Maynes/Guzman kidna

Kris Zellner is joined by John McAdam (@CCMilani) as we discuss Volumes 9 & 10 from John's Wrestling from the ’80's collection. We talk about Bruiser Brody and his big matches with Ric Flair & Kamala, as well as Central States & St. Louis in general from 1983-1984. We also talk about Ric Flair winning his first NWA Title in Kansas City in 1981 and how odd it was, Adrian Street's push in Florida, WWF invading St. Louis, David Von Erich's death, The New Fabulous Ones & The Pretty Young Things being born, Rick Rude's ascension in Memphis, Dynamite Kid's run in Portland, Ric Flair in Memphis, Mike Davis as the REAL American Dream, and tons more. Damn fun show, so check it out!!!!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

Kris & David are joined by Emil Jay (@theemiljay) to discuss the week that was July 17-23, 1995. We talk about Hulk Hogan entering the Dungeon of Doom in a wild and wacky segment, Ultimate Warrior talking money with WCW and returning to the ring in Las Vegas for NWC, Hiroshi Hase elected to the Japanese senate, Hijo del Santo & Lizmark leaving AAA, Jeff Jarrett & The Heavenly Bodies working Pennsylvania indies while working for WWF, ECW running wild and breaking rings in Florida, 911 chokeslamming Rob Feinstein, WWO running a big show in San Jose, and the real reason why Jeff Jarrett & The Roadie left the WWF during the In Your House PPV in Nashville. All that and more on an awesome Part 2 episode of Between the Sheets this week!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW1:13:32 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, IWA Japan, Michinoku Pro, Pancrase, RINGS, UWFi, AJW, LLPW, & CWA1:46:31 Other North America: Lutte, Stampede, AAA, CMLL, & UWA2:12:58 Classic Commercial Break2:18:32 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game with B

Kris & David are joined by Beau James (@kingofkingsport) & Randy Hales (@RBHales) for part one of this week’s show(s) to discuss the week that was July 17-23, 1995 in the SMW & USWA promotions. First and foremost, we talk about the firing of Ricky Morton over the incident involving him & Tracy Smothers and their girlfriends. We go over all the details of that situation from Randy's perspective with the USWA and Beau's perspective being one of Ricky's best friends. This show is completely awesome, as it's full of inside stories that you won't hear anyone else, and we tell the tale of the SMW/USWA feud, which was one of the greatest ever. MUST-LISTEN AUDIO!!!!!!!!!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 Sh

Kris Zellner & Rob Naylor have started a new wrestling podcast called Cover 2 Cover, and in our first episode we go over our mission statement for the show as well as many other topics. We talk about how we became huge fans of the newsstand wrestling magazines, the places where we bought them, the magazines we liked the most and some we didn't like, the difference between the 80's & the 90’s—especially hipness wise, and tons more. This is a really fun show, and just the appetizer for when we begin the show proper. Get in on the ground floor and 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 mai