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Kris & David are joined by Beau James (@kingofkingsport) to celebrate our 4th Anniversary and to discuss the week(-ish) that was July 10-18, 1984; nine days because we had a 1984 show that started on July 19th. We give a full rundown on BLACK SATURDAY from both the GCW and WWF perspectives, including how crazy it was that night. We talk about how Ole Anderson started the whole war, Jim Barnett's pivotal role in it, who sold stock to Vince, Ole taping TV that day in Macon, and tons more details, with Beau teeing off on a dark spot in his wrestling fandom. We also discuss the WWF signing up some big names, the first WWF TV taping in Ontario, Roddy Piper on TNT, Captain Lou on Letterman, One Man Gang turning babyface in Florida, some wild Wahoo McDaniel stories, Mid-South without the Rock & Rolls, and Buddy Rose making an insane return to Portland. This is an amazing show that must be listened to immediately!!!!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Don Wright — TinyURL.com/DonWrightGoFundMe0:24:19 Georgia Championsh

Kris & David are joined by Joe Sposto (@JoeSposto) to discuss the week that was July 3-9, 1993. We talk about the Yokozuna Bodyslam Challenge aboard the U.S.S. Intrepid, featuring the birth of "All-American Hero" Lex Luger, and how the fans there were really hoping for someone else. We also discuss the alternate universe of Bret Hart slamming Yokozuna, an influx of new talent coming to the WWF, Riki Choshu tearing his achilles tendon, Road Warrior Hawk doing a job in Austria, Carlos Colon talking retirement, King Eddie Gilbert reigning over Philadelphia, Tammy Fytch & Brian Lee cavorting by the pool, UWFi coming to American PPV, WCW changing wrestling history with their new Orlando TV taping schedule, and much more. An extremely fun show, so don't miss out!!!!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:09:12 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, W*ING, AJW, CWA, AAA, CMLL, UWA, & WWC1:56:19 Classic Commercial Break1:59:50 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game2:36:33 Other USA: Hulk Hogan, ECW, SMW, USWA, Big D, GWF, & PPV3:46

Kris & David are joined by Marty DeRosa (@MartyDeRosa) this week to discuss the week that was June 26-July 2, 1999. We talk about ECW signing with The Nashville Network, featuring some amazing quotes that Paul Heyman gave to the Pro Wrestling Torch, plus Chris Jericho signing with the WWF the week of a bad King of the Ring pay-per-view show. We also go over Master P having a falling out with WCW, the debut of the "Rap Is Crap" video, Kevin Nash and Randy Savage playing cat and mouse on Thunder, Atsushi Onita coming to New Japan, IWRG invading Arena Mexico, Peggy Gilbert bringing out a big box on Memphis Power Pro TV, David McLane announcing his return to wrestling, and MUCH more. This is an action packed show, so you’d better not miss it!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 ECW1:11:28 WCW2:49:51 Int’l: NJPW, UFO, BJPW, FMW, IWA Japan, Michinoku Pro, Onita Pro, Osaka Pro, AJW, Arsion, Gaea, CMLL, & IWRG3:24:33 Classic Commercial Break3:26:01 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game3:49:27 Other USA: ISPW, MACW, MPPW, HWA

Kris & Bix are joined by John Thorne (@JohnThorneAIW) to discuss the week that was June 19-25, 1994. We talk about the King of the Ring pay-per-view starring Art Donovan and what a glorious performance he had as an announcer on that show. Elsewhere on that show, we also look at the crowning of Owen Hart and how that was overshadowed, Vince McMahon not being around due to neck surgery and how that affected the week’s shows, and the Governor of Maryland proclaiming his love of Hulk Hogan. We also go over Jerry Lawler using a trash can on Duke Droese on Raw and then apologizing for it, The Great Sasuke talking retirement, AAA & UWA's relationship falling apart, Sabu vs. Cactus Jack happening for the first time at ECW Hostile City Showdown, Reggie B. Fine stealing Frankie the bird from Koko Ware in Memphis, Sabu debuting on the west coast, Tonya Harding managing Art Barr & Eddie Guerrero on a bomb of a show, and the WCW section of all WCW sections to close it down. Yes, it’s of Clash of the Champi

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was June 12-18, 2009, a Patreon backer selection. We talk about the death of Mitsuharu Misawa and how it affected the wrestling business as a whole, as well as the cultural differences between Japan and the United States on how in handling the aftermath of a tragedy like that. We also look at Koji Kanemoto winning the Best of the Super Juniors in an era of New Japan that was changing for the better, referee Ted Tanabe dying less than 48 hours after Misaw, full on insanity in TNA as usual, huge shows for AAA & CMLL in Mexico, ROH leaving PPV/their big show in New York featuring a new champion/issues between them & Ric Flair, CZW Best of the Best, the Between The Sheets debut of AIW, Donald Trump “buying” RAW from Vince McMahon, and tons more. This is a can't miss show, no doubt, so listen now!!!!!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Japan: Noah, NJPW, Dradition, RJPW, Ted Tanabe, BJPW/Chikara1:07:47 TNA1:50:29 Other North America: Wrestling Supe

Kris & David are joined by Rob Bihari (@RobViper) to discuss the week that was June 5-11, 2001. We talk about WWF's plans for WCW and how that was changing by the day along with their ideas for who they were going to bring in. We look back at about Kurt Angle vs. Chris Benoit in a steel cage and how that match's legacy changed after the Benoit tragedy. We also talk about All Japan & New Japan running big shows at the Budokan, featuring Keiji Mutoh winning the Triple Crown from Genichiro Tenryu in a great match two days after going 39 minutes with Hiroshi Hase, We also talk about Matrats, great action in Mexico including the debut of the Averno gimmick, CZW Take One featuring the legendary Spanish Announce Team vs. Divine Storm match & Brian XL match, Eric Bischoff & Kevin Nash getting mentioned during the Gold Club trial, and tons more. Tremendous show here, folks, so listen now!!!!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:55:24 Japan: AJPW/NJPW, Noah, DDT, FMW, Onita, Michinoku Pro, Osaka Pro, Toryu

David Bixenspan & Emil Jay are back to discuss more new old wrestling footage finds: Back to back WWE Network Hidden Gems in the form of three ‘50s matches from Texas Rasslin, the December 4, 1983 Atlanta Omni house show headlined by Ric Flair vs. Tommy Rich, and a previously unseen Cactus Jack vs. Sabu match from the NWC in Nevada that Mick Foley had written was better than their more famous match that ended up on a blackjack table the night before. Also: Lots of tangents, including a correction on whatever Emil said last time about tours of Mongolia. Enjoy! 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!

Kris Zellner is joined by Scott Bowden (Kentucky Fried Rasslin) to discuss the first four months of Memphis Wrestling in 1984. We talk about all the major angles and feuds of the time period including Nick Bockwinkel's only appearance in the Memphis studio, the departure of The Fabulous Ones, the births of TWO versions of New Fabulous Ones, the genesis of Ravishing Rick Rude, J.J. Dillon finally showing up in Memphis, a big talent turnover with all sorts of new names and gimmicks coming in, and tons more. Always awesome talking with Scott so you better not miss 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

Kris & David are joined by John McAdam (Stick to Wrestling) to discuss the week that was May 29 - June 4, 1986, a Patreon-requested show. We talk about Kerry Von Erich's life changing motorcycle accident and how it affected World Class as a promotion at the worst possible time for them. We also look at the talent turnover they had thanks to so many wrestlers leaving for the UWF. Speaking of which, we then go to the UWF and talk about Terry Gordy being crowned the 1st UWF Champion, and most importantly, Bill Watts being buried by under the Russian flag in one of the greatest TV wrestling moments ever. We also talk about Roddy Piper filming Body Slam, Gene Okerlund taking over as host of TNT, Jos LeDuc cutting Paul Diamond's hair, Jerry Blackwell being red flagged medically by state athletic commissions, Nikita Koloff & Magnum T.A.'s press conference, the debut of Big Bubba Rogers, and tons more. A tremendous show here, and John was awesome as always, so listen now!!!!!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was May 22-28, 1988. We talk about the initial reporting of the impending sale of Jim Crockett Promotions coming out during our week, and how it would become more and more drawn out. We also play some great clips from JCP TV, including a particularly keyed up Tully Blanchard promo. Other topics of discussion include Adrian Adonis returning to NJPW, Keith Hart replacing Bruce Hart as the booker in Stampede, Ron Wright being awesome in USA Wrestling, Eddie Gilbert beating down John Gilliam in Continental, the Stud Stable reforming in Memphis, Eric Embry taking over the book in World Class, Roddy Piper's masterpiece film "Buy and Cell." and much more. Another 80's show that is a load of fun, so listen now!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions 1:06:21 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, Koji Kitao, AJW, JWP, Stampede, EMLL, & WWC 1:38:59 Classic Commercial Break 1:45:20 Housekeeping 2:04:14 Other USA: Mark Tendler, Global, FCW, US

David Bixenspan & Emil Jay try to start a new podcast (its own feed coming soon maybe?) looking at newly surfaced old wrestling, from WWE Network’s Hidden Gems section and elsewhere. In our inaugural episode, Bix and Emil talk about the show’s mission statement and the release of the famous 1986 Bret Hart vs. Tom Magee match. 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 at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon (go to TinyURL.com/BTSAmazonUK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your pocket; for you, it’s the same experience you’d get going to Amazon the usual way. For the best in

Kris Zellner is joined by John McAdam (Stick to Wrestling) as we continue our journey through John's classic "Wrestling from the 80's" video compilation series with Volume 8. We talk about Tommy Rich's return to Georgia from Memphis in 1981 and how it gave the territory a much needed spark, as well as Gino Hernandez & The Road Warriors working on Mid-South TV and the relationships Mid-South had with other territories. We also discuss The Great Kabuki and his many ripoff gimmicks including Kendo Nagasaki and his mega push in Florida in 1982, Southwest Championship Wrestling and their loaded roster with matches and angles involving Tully Blanchard, Adrian Adonis, Bob Orton Jr., Scott Casey, Bobby Jaggers, and others, and lots more. This was a very fun show, so you best not miss 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 Betw

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was May 15-21, 1996. We talk about the "Curtain Call" by The Clique at Madison Square Garden and why it might have happened in the first place, which no one really talks about. We also look at the immediate aftermath, especially regarding Hunter Hearst Helmsley. We then talk about the Godwinns winning the WwF Tag Titles, Kazuyuki Fujita signing with New Japan, Lucha in Nuevo Laredo getting red hot, maybe the greatest match in ECW history airing on TV during our week, Jerry Lawler tweaking his character in the USWA, Slamboree: The Lethal Lottery, and tons more. Very fun TWO HUNDREDTH show, so listen now!!!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 1:12:54 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, BJPW, FMW, IWA Japan, Michinoku Pro, & AJW 1:40:16 Mexico: AAA, CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, & Nuevo Laredo 1:59:19 Other USA: USofA, EWA, ECW, AWF (PA), SSW, USWA, AWA, NWC, Compton, World Wrestling Peace Festival, & Oregon 3:10:31 Classic Commercial Break 3:13:51 Housek

Kris & David are joined by Beau James (@kingofkingsport) to discuss the week that was May 8-14, 1989. We talk about Terry Funk debuting at Center Stage in Atlanta and wreaking havoc on the NWA, and we also look about the scheduling issues afflicting the Saturday night TBS show, including how Ted Turner made the call to fix them himself. We also discuss two newcomers to Stampede who left immediately, the Midnight Express working indie shows, Randy Hales debuting as a manager in Continental, Nightmare Freddy and Action Jackson's Baby Sis debuting in Memphis, the Grappler unmasking in Portland, and Roddy Piper returning to the WWF. All that and much more on a very fun episode of BTS. Timestamps: 0:00:00 NWA/WCW 1:24:31 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, AJW, JWP, Stampede, EMLL, UWA, & WWC 1:59:23 Classic Commercial Break 2:02:16 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:41:57 Other USA: Greg Price, ACW, SCW, IWA, PWF, CWF, CWA, WCCW, & Portland 4:25:07 WWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards lik

Kris & Bix are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was May 1-7, 1997. We talk about the Erich Kulas controversy being spotlighted on a Providence TV station and how ECW handled that, as well as Bam Bam Bigelow making his ECW debut in his hometown of Asbury Park. We also discuss Vader’s legal issues in Kuwait, Goldust taking off the paint, New Japan opening up the Osaka Dome with Shinya Hashimoto vs. Naoya Ogawa part 2, Atsushi Onita meeting with Vince McMahon at Titan Towers, Alex Wright fighting with Hardbody Harrison at Universal Studios, and tons more. This was a loaded show, so you can't miss it!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 ECW 0:53:21 WWF 1:59:01 Classic Commercial Break 2:04:24 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:48:55 Japan: NJPW, AJPW, FMW, Kingdom, Michinoku Pro, WAR, & AJW 3:57:09 Other North America: Outaia, AAA, CMLL, IWRG, Promo Azteca, & WWC 4:13:10 Other USA: PCW, NAASW, IWA Mid-South, Ray Stevens Memorial Show, & EFC/UFC 4:34:56 WCW 5:13:16 Patreon Preview: The internet

In this free preview of the latest Between The Sheets Patreon special, covering ECW’s road to securing a pay-per-view contract in early 1997, Kris, David, and guest John Philapavage take a look at some of the internet fallout from the initial PPV date being cancelled. ECW house organ Bob Ryder and his friends decided to blame it all on Wade Keller and Bruce Mitchell of the Pro Wrestling Torch, and all hell broke loose. For the full show, go to Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become a patron for just $5/month. --- Full show description: Our friend and “Barbed Wire City” director John Philapavage (@JohnPhilapavage) joins us for an all-inclusive look at ECW’s issues securing a deal to get on pay-per-view. Everything is looking good until New Jack takes a scalpel to the head of barely trained teenager Erik “Mass Transit” Kulas at a spot show, and from there, everyone goes insane. Paul Heyman tries and fails to spin the situation in numerous directions, the ECW house organs try to blame Wade Keller and Bruc

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was April 24-30, 1990. We talk about Genichiro Tenryu leaving All Japan to help form SWS and what that means for both promotions, as well as how New Japan also got hit by SWS with Naoki Sano & George Takano jumping ship, plus the NWA running two controversial house shows (for different reasons) at the Meadowlands & in Greensboro, Marc Lowrance quitting the USWA, the NWA helping the AWA's ticket sales, a fun Saturday Night's Main Event in Texas, and much more. A very fun show, so listen now!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Japan: SWS jumps, AJPW, & NJPW 0:31:59 NWA/WCW 1:27:17 Classic Commercial Break 1:34:00 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:09:57 Mexico: EMLL & Tijuana 2:13:32 Other USA: FNN/Score, Joe Pedicino, PWF, USWA, AWA, LPWA, & Portland 2:47:25 WWF 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 becom

Kris & David are joined by Dave Prazak (@DavePrazak) to discuss the week that was April 17-23, 1992. We talk about a big 20/20 story on ABC regarding steroids which involves the WWF, as well as well as the upcoming Current Affair piece on the Murray Hodgson scandal. We also talk about the WWF taking over Europe while also sending talent to Japan for SWS, Stan Hansen winning the Champion Carnival, Roberto Duran working for Yoshiaki Fujiwara, Bob Holly quitting SMW for his shoot job, The Man of the 90's coming to Memphis, the Ebony Experience debuting in Global, and Big Josh telling you to not use steroids. All that and tons more on a highly entertaining episode of Between the Sheets.....MAAANNNN… Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 1:29:26 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, SWS, PWFG, FMW, Universal Lucha Libre, AJW, Lebanon, & England 2:23:11 Classic Commercial Break 2:26:45 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game/Bob Emory?! 3:16:28 Other North America: WFWA, CMLL, UWA, & WWC 3:29:42 Other USA: Tod Gordon, John Arezzi, UIW, SMW

Kris & David are guestless as we discuss the week that was April 10-16, 2000, which was a Patron-requested show. This week was so huge that we were only able to fit in WCW, ECW, & the WWF. We talk about the Eric Bischoff and Vince Russo reboot of WCW including Nitro, Thunder, & Spring Stampede with all the details you could want on everything involved, and we play some great clips in this section that you can't miss. We also discuss Mike Awesome leaving ECW as the World Heavyweight Champion to go to WCW and all of the drama surrounding that decision including Paul Heyman putting the belt on Tazz, who, of course, was a WWF wrestler at that time. We also talk about all the other issues in ECW including Paul Heyman trying to lock up all the talent he can. We then look at the WWF, which is going through a wild TV negotiation period, with USA not letting them go to Viacom easily. We also go over RAW, Smackdown, and much more. This is a tremendous show that can't be missed!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:

Kris and David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was April 3-9, 1987. We talk about the sale of the Universal Wrestling Federation to Jim Crockett Promotions and the thought process at the time on how that would affect the wrestling business. We also go over the future of all the talent in the UWF plus Paul Boesch being very angry at not knowing this was coming and bolting for the WWF. We also discuss a possible Hogan-Andre match at Shea Stadium, Jim Duggan getting over quickly in the WWF, Riki Choshu bringing his new Ishingundan to New Japan, Pretty Boy's Penthouse in Montreal, Sgt. Slaughter’s issues with Hasbro, Stan Lane joining the Midnight Express. and tons more. Another tremendous 80's show, so listen now!!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 UWF 0:43:48 WWF 1:09:40 Int’l: Ishingundan, AJPW, NJPW, Montreal, Stampede, Tijuana, & WWC 1:48:57 Classic Commercial Break: Fox Network prime time launch 1:54:18 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:11:24 Other USA: Sgt. Slaughter, Deep South, Contin