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Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was August 29-September 4, 2003. We talk about Vince McMahon losing his mind during a Rhyno-Tajiri match at a house show at the Nassau Coliseum, Shane McMahon getting his balls electrocuted by Kane, Brock Lesnar shoving Zach Gowen down a flight of stairs in a wheelchair, the UFC looking to get on TV, Bob Sapp vs. Mike Tyson rumors surrounding K-1, USA Pro Wrestling running yet another marathon show in New York, and TNA running a War Games to close the World X Cup show with great results. All that and much more on a very entertaining Between The Sheets!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWE 1:36:42 MMA: UFC, K-1, & Pancrase 1:55:54 Eurasia: Japan (AJPW, NJPW, Noah, WJ, Zero-One, K-Dojo, Osaka Pro, Toryumon, AJW, & Oz Academy) & Finland (Valhalla Pro) 2:31:37 Classic Commercial Break 2:35:59 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game (w/ Fire Pro World & more) 3:13:58 Mexico: AAA, CMLL, IWRG, Canek, Villano IV, & Tijuana 3:41:06 U.S. Indies:

Dylan Hales (@dylanwaco) wanted to do an All In wrap-up show because there was so much to talk about, David Bixenspan (@davidbix) joined in, we agreed to dub it a Trade Marks special, and it went twice as long as we wanted because Dylan got 2nd, 3rd, and 4th winds throughout. If you have no interest in All In, just delete this and please don’t hurt us.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris & David are joined by Bruce Mitchell (Pro Wrestling Torch) & Scott Passner for this special Patreon $100.00 requested show discussing the week that was August 22-28, 1989. Scott tells us why he picked this week in particular and why he wanted Bruce as a guest before we delve into the NWA and how they followed up the debacle from the week before where they aired the wrong episode of World Championship Wrestling; plus Bruce tells some great Chris Cruise stories and we also talk about Rick Steiner's date with Robin Green. We then discuss Koji Kitao showing up at ringside for New Japan's show at Korakuen Hall, Lioness Asuka retiring for the first time, UWA in Mexico with loaded cards, Eric Embry running wild in Dallas, and SummerSlam ’89. A tremendous show, so you better not miss it!!!!! 0:00:00 NWA 1:38:00 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, AJW, Stampede, Monterrey, & UWA 2:25:28 Classic Commercial Break 2:30:43 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game (w/ The Clash’s “Combat Rock”) 3:11:54 Other USA: Marylan

Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was August 15-21, 1999. We talk about Steve Austin ruffling feathers in the WWF locker room, The Undertaker leaving Big Show in the desert, Manabu Nakanishi winning the G1 Climax, ECW trying to keep talent as they debut on TNN, and a WCW section that is one of those all-timers, no doubt. Great show, so listen now!!!!!!!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 1:08:58 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, CMLL Japan, FMW, Michinoku Pro, SPWF, RINGS, AJW, & GAEA 2:04:33 Mexico: AAA & CMLL 2:19:50 Classic Commercial Break 2:25:51 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 3:04:20 Other USA: Tony Atlas, ISPW, CZW, ECW, FWA/ICP, IPWA, BANG!, Music City, MPPW, MAW, & ISW 4:18:36 WCW 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

Kris Zellner is joined by Jeff G. Bailey (@JeffGBailey1) to discuss Jim Crockett Promotions from January-June 1987. We talk about all the major angles and matches from the timespan plus Jeff gives his thoughts on being at the shows in person. Ragin’ & Ravishing, Barry Windham, The New Breed, Dusty Rhodes, and tons more are discussed here, with Jeff giving his sharp insight on everything. This is 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 main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your

Kris & David are joined by Dr. Keith Lipinski (@KeithLipinski) to discuss the week that was August 8-14, 1996. We talk about WCW going HOG WILD in Sturgis, South Dakota and how much of a debacle it turned out to be. We also discuss Jushin Thunder Liger’s first match back after announcing that he had a brain tumor, ECW debuting in Japan, PROMELL running their first TV taping in Mexico, KISS invading the ECW Arena, Ahmed Johnson's emergency kidney surgery, and much, much more. This is a great show, so don't miss it!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 1:59:02 Japan: NJPW, BJPW, IWA/ECW, Kitao Dojo, Michinoku Pro, Wrestle Yume Factory, AJW, Gaea, JWP, LLPW, & CWA/FMW 2:49:53 Classic Commercial Break 2:55:30 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 3:30:28 Mexico: AAA, CMLL, & PROMELL 3:48:06 Other USA: ECW, MEWF, Peach State, USWA, Max Andrews, AWF, & Potpourri 4:32:16 WWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreo

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was August 1-7, 1986. We talk about new faces in the WWF as well as Hulk Hogan's AWESOME narration of the story of Paul Orndorff's heel turn on him. We also discuss Rick Martel breaking a bottle over his head to prove how tough he is, the Georgia indie scene picking up, Bill Watts losing talent and trying to stay fresh, World Class business troubles, and the AWA possibly making some moves with a porn industry representative, plus JCP has lots of new faces and then bombs at Atlanta’s Fulton County Stadium. Damn fun show, so don't miss it!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 1:15:07 Int’l: NJPW, Montreal, Stampede, EMLL, UWA, & WWC 1:36:03 Classic Commercial Break 1:42:35 Halftime 1:52:09 USA East: Northeast indies, Georgia indies, CWF, CCW, & CWA 2:17:53 USA West: UWF, WCCW, TASW, Central States, WWA, & Portland 2:54:07 Jim Crockett Promotions 4:10:00 Patreon Preview: Herb Abrams’ UWF Blackjack Brawl lowlights To support the

In this free preview of the latest Between The Sheets Patreon special, covering Herb Abrams’ UWF from March 1991 through Herb’s untimely demise in 1996, Kris and David look at the most amazing of the many bloopers during 1994’s Blackjack Brawl special, the letters to the MGM Grand and Nevada State Athletic Commission from Herb and a disgruntled ex-employee, and a choice snippet from the New York Daily News story on Herb’s departure from this mortal coil. For the full show, go to Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become a patron for just $5/month. --- It’s baaaaack! Kris and David return to cover Herb Abrams’ UWF from March 1991 through Herb’s untimely demise in 1996. Topics include everything from Herb taking over Mike Sawyer’s hotline, the NY State Athletic Commission shirking its duties when Herb didn’t pay wrestlers, all sorts of check bouncing, the disaster of a pay-per-view that was Beach Brawl, amazing Herb quotes, Steve Williams “shooting” on Steve Ray, Herb stiffing the Manatee Civic Center, everyth

Kris & David are joined by Joe Gagne (@joegagne) to discuss the week that was July 25-August 1, 1993. We talk about the first ever show by the original World Wrestling Network booked by Paul E. Dangerously at Fort Hood Military Base and if it actually happened or not, WCW front office foolishness as usual, The Destroyer retiring from wrestling on an awesome Budokan Hall show from All Japan, AAA doing big things turning Blue Panther & Love Machine, Brian Lee attacking Tracy Smothers in a car lot in front of the former Brother Ernest Angel, Toni Adams being conflicted in Memphis, Mike Tenay's radio show getting cancelled, and The Lex Express on a media tour. All this and more on a great episode of BTS, so listen now!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWN 0:33:45 WCW 1:10:24 Japan (AJPW, NJPW, WAR, FMW, Michinoku Pro, NOW, W*ING, AJW, & JWP) & CWA 2:02:25 Classic Commercial Break 2:05:06 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:48:32 Mexico: AAA, CMLL, & UWA 3:03:31 Other USA: NWA, SMW, USWA, Dan Severn, Ho

Kris Zellner is joined by John McAdam as we begin a new sub-series of Exile on Badstreet going over John's "Wrestling from the ‘80s” compilation tape series. We talk about the origins of John's wrestling tape collecting before delving into the first two volumes of the series, discussing all of the major matches and angles on the tapes. John tells some fun stories as well and this is a pretty damn great show, so don't miss 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 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! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes o

Kris & David are joined by Mike Michaels (@bionicelbow) to discuss the week that was July 18-24, 2001. We talk about the WWF Invasion angle and the big Invasion PPV, including how things were done right and wrong along with how we would've handled it. We also discuss the legal issues regarding the ECW name, New Japan running the Sapporo Dome and their big booking problems in this era, the battle for New Jersey among the indie groups, Ricky Steamboat refereeing Low-Ki vs. American Dragon, and a Potpourri section featuring the Gold Club Trial. A loaded show, so listen now!!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 2:16:47 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, NOAH, DDT, Michinoku Pro, Osaka Pro, Toryumon, ‘JD, Elections, K-1, CMLL, & IWRG 3:31:08 Classic Commercial Break 3:35:20 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 4:35:48 Other USA: CZW, NWANJ, IWC, ECWA, MCW, NWA Wildside, IWAMS, MAW, WPW, ECCW, & Potpourri To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon pag

On the 3rd Anniversary of BTS, Kris & David are here to discuss the week that was July 11-17, 1992. We talk about the Great American Bash PPV with Vader winning the WCW Title and Terry Gordy/Steve Williams becoming Unified Tag Champs, as well as the effect Bill Watts was having on the promotion. We also discuss all the international news including a 17-year-old Rey Misterio Jr. making waves in AAA, plus Eddie Gilbert & Ricky Morton feuding in Memphis as well as Pauly Shore making an appearance in studio. To bring it home, we talk about the end being near for the WBF, as well as some some bad PR for the WWF on wrestling radio shows. This was a damn fun show, so listen now!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 1:22:29 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, WAR, W*ING, RINGS, UWFI, & AJW 1:51:41 Classic Commercial Break 1:56:49 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:32:22 Int’l: CWA, AAA, EMLL, UWA, & WWC 3:01:41 Other USA: ECW, Great Lakes, UWF, NGWA, Florida, SMW, USWA, GWF, Big D, & Portland 4:08:07 WWF To support the show

s this week as we discuss the week that was July 5-10, 1990. We talk about Eddie Gilbert making a shocking return to Memphis days after being released by the NWA, Sgt. Slaughter returning to the WWF as a heel, all of the international news including Zeus wrestling in Puerto Rico, and of course Great American Bash 1990 where Sting finally won the NWA World Heavyweight Title. A really solid show, so don't miss out!!! 0:00:00 USWA 0:39:27 WWF 1:12:34 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, NWA Main Event, CNWA, & WWC 1:32:34 Classic Commercial Break 1:37:29 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:05:21 Other USA: NAWA, “Southeastern,” PWF, NAWAllegiance, PWA, AWP, ???, Portland, & Potpourri 2:30:27 WCW 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

Kris & David are joined by Charles aka "Loss" from Pro Wrestling Only to discuss the week that was June 27-July 3, 1998. We discuss the powder keg that is Hulk Hogan vs. Kevin Nash backstage in WCW, as well as some great clips including the “ACME Eddie Trap” from Thunder. We go over all the big international stories before Beau James makes a surprise guest appearance in the US Indies section where we talk about Tod Gordon and friends invading NWA New Jersey, Atsushi Onita finally showing up at the ECW Arena, and a wild Power Pro section including Corey Maclin saving the American flag. Charles then rejoins us for the WWF where we rundown the King of the Ring PPV and RAW after it featuring all the backlash from Undertaker/Mankind Hell in a Cell as well as two WWF World Title switches. A fantastic show, so don't miss it!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 1:43:32 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, WAR, DDT, FMW, Michinoku Pro, Koji Kitao, RINGS, & GAEA 2:22:10 Classic Commercial Break 2:26:08 Housekeeping/The Amaz

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was June 20-26, 1984. We talk about WWF changing their TV taping sites during their expansion, Roddy Piper meeting Cyndi Lauper on TV, and their attempt to raid the Jarrett territory which was a failure. We also discuss who is and who isn't going to the UWF in Japan, a big Canadian section featuring THE MARITIMES, loaded lineups in Mexico, and then head back to the USA where we talk about Wahoo McDaniel turning heel in JCP, Ole Anderson trying to hang on in Georgia, how Jarrett handled the WWF invasion, and lots more. A damn fun show with so much to talk about, so don't miss it!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:58:57 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, Maritimes, Montreal, Toronto, Stampede, EMLL, UWA, & WWC 1:36:45 CCB 1:40:19 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:15:54 USA East: JCP, GCW, Florida, SECW, & Memphis 2:58:59 USA West: Mid-South, WCCW, SWCW, St. Louis, Central States, AWA, & Portland To support the show and get access to exclusi

Kris Zellner is joined by Scott Bowden (Kentucky Fried Rasslin' Podcast) to discuss June-September 1983 in Memphis. We talk about Ole Anderson screwed Scott's summer that year when he co-promoted with Jerry Jarrett and ended the Bill Dundee/Jerry Lawler feud right as it started, the influx of many new names into the territory and why that was, including such stars as Stan "The Lariat" Hansen & Jesse "The Body" Ventura. We also talk about the botched return of Bill Dundee, the babyface turn of Austin Idol, and lots more. This is a damn great 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

Kris & David are joined by Tom Green (Dynamite Cup) to discuss the week that was June 13-19, 1998. A giant WCW section features Dennis Rodman & Karl Malone getting WCW and Diamond Dallas Page on the Tonight show fresh off the NBA Finals, Great American Bash, Nitro, and a nutty Thunder show featuring quite the promo from Lex Luger. Then we hit all the international news before coming back to the United States where we talk about Memphis Power Pro featuring the return of Jeff Jarrett & Robert Fuller among other things. Then we close with the WWF talking about all the walking wounded in that locker room and Vince McMahon looking at buying the Minnesota Vikings. This is quite the show, so listen as soon as possible!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 2:45:58 (Really) Japan: AJPW, NJPW, BattlARTS, BJPW, FMW, FULL, Michinoku Pro, AJW, & Gaea 3:19:01 Classic Commercial Break 3:23:50 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 3:59:48 Mexico: AAA, CMLL, Monterrey, & Tijuana 4:12:50 Other USA: NWA, ECW, IPWA, Ted Oates,

Kris & David are joined by Beau James (King of Kingsport) to discuss the week that was June 6-12, 1988. We talk about the Powers of Pain leaving JCP for the WWF and the ramifications of that and Brother Love making his debut on WWF TV. as well as No Holds Barred filming in Atlanta. We also discuss about the International scene including the 2nd ever show for the second UWF. We then head back to the United States hitting all the territories especially USA & Continental with Beau giving some great input into what was going plus some great clips. Then we close out with Jim Crockett Promotions featuring Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem. This was a tremendous show and one of our best, so you better listen!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:56:13 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, AJW, South Africa, Calgary, & WWC 1:29:46 Classic Commercial Break 1:36:25 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:27:40 USA East: Deep South, SCW, FCW, USA, CWF, & CWA 4:05:44 USA West: WCCW, FLAIR, Sho-Me, AWA, OWF, Portland, & Jim W

Kris Zellner is joined by Barry Rose (Breaking Kayfabe with Bowdren & Barry) to discuss the singles titles scene in Florida from 1982 to early 1983. We talk about the awesome year of 1982 in Florida and how David Von Erich became a bonafide star, big names coming in and out of the territory, and how Kevin Sullivan & Jake Roberts changed the territory forever. Plus we talk about the birth of “Gorgeous” Jimmy Garvin, Mike Graham's unfair narrative, and lots more. A very 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 main shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon

Kris & David are joined by Jordan Breen (Between Rounds Radio) to discuss the week that was May 30-June 5, 1994. We talk about Hulk Hogan signing with WCW and the fallout from that including Cactus Jack & Maxx Payne quitting the company among other things. Of course we discuss Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Toshiaki Kawada and the greatness of their 6/3/94 match, plus we also cover Dutch Mantell reviving WWC, SMW's ominous future, Missy Hyatt being linked with Judd Nelson(?!?!?), the WWF's odd period in 1994, and much more. A strong show, so don't miss it!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 2:15:45 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, WAR, IWU, PWFG, Pancrase, UWFI, & AJW 3:32:09 Classic Commercial Break 3:37:25 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 4:06:53 Other North America: Canada, AAA, EMLL, UWA, & WWC 4:33:37 Other USA: ECW, Peach State, SMW, USWA, GWF, Big D, PZWA, SoCal lucha, OPWF, & Potpourri 5:42:22 WWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go