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Kris & David are joined this week by Joe Sposto (Longbox Heroes) to discuss the week that was May 23-29, 1997. We talk about Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels heating up outside the ring and Shawn returning to action on RAW, which also features a highly controversial Jerry Lawler promo on Goldust. We also run down all the major news and views from outside the United States, then circle back for Rob Van Dam being hated by everyone in ECW, Fake Diesel & Fake Razor Ramon colliding in Memphis, and time standing still at the end of Monday Nitro. A really strong show, so listen now!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 1:57:22 Japan: The Great Sasuke, AJPW, NJPW, BattlARTS, BJPW, FMW, Fuyuki Produce, IWA Japan, AJW, Gaea, Nobuhiko Takada, RINGS, & Pancrase 3:04:59 Classic Commercial Break 3:09:56 Housekeeping 3:35:14 Other North America: IWA (Canada), AAA, CMLL, Promo Azteca, & WWC 4:02:52 Other USA: ECW, TMW, USWA, NWC, & UFC 5:05:18 WCW To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special m

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was May 16-22, 1986. We talk about THE JAMES BOYS in Jim Crockett Promotions, All Japan running 3 major shows, Bill Dundee & Buddy Landel breaking up, Bill Watts getting tired of Russians, World Class starting to fall apart, and the AWA crowning new tag champs, plus the saga of Billy Jack Haynes & Mychal Thompson as they expose Don Owen on local Portland TV while Billy leaves for the WWF. A damn fun show, so check it out!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions 0:48:22 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, Moscamania, Montreal, Stampede, & WWC 1:10:20 USA East: Deep South, CWF, CCW, & CWA 1:36:16 Classic Commercial Break 1:40:41 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:42:55 USA West: UWF, WCCW, Central States, TASW, AWA, WWA, CCW, Portland, & Hawaii 4:03:26 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 become an ongoing P

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was May 9-15, 2000. We talk about a wild weekend for ECW including Hardcore Heaven and all the drama that surrounded it, the death of Jumbo Tsuruta and our memories of him, PRIDE starting to break through in the United States, and a WCW section that screams “WCW, EVERYBODY!" in every way. This is a definite can’t-miss show, so LISTEN NOW!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 ECW 1:28:54 WWF 2:19:08 Japan: Jumbo Tsuruta, AJPW, NJPW, BattlARTS, ARSION, BJPW, FMW, WWS, AJW, Gaea, JWP, & LLPW 3:24:16 MMA: Colosseum 2000, Pride FC, & WEF 3:45:10 Classic Commercial Break 3:48:43 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 4:23:23 Latin America: CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, Tijuana, & Puerto Rico 4:42:21 Other USA: MWF, JCW, NWANJ, PCW, SSW, OVW, & IWAMS 5:00:42 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

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was May 2-8, 1989. We talk about the war in Nashville between the WWF & WCW revolving around the awesome Wrestle War 89 PPV show. We also talk about Terry Funk joining WCW and two people that could've joined but didn't because of Jim Herd lowballing them. We also talk about AJW WrestleMarinpiad I & a big UWF show in Osaka, the breakup of The British Bulldogs in Stampede, Kerry Von Erich makes waves at the WMC studio in Memphis, the pettiness of the WWF regarding Nashville, & much more. A really solid show, so listen now!!!! 0:00:00 WCW 1:47:59 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, & AJW 2:21:34 Classic Commercial break 2:27:04 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 3:01:28 Other North America: Stampede & WWC 3:18:17 Other USA: Boni Blackstone, FCW, CWF, CWA, WCCW, AWA, California, & Portland 3:51:27 WWF 4:58:15 Patreon Preview: Eddie Gilbert drama and Steven Dane as Bert Prentice’s Cinderella To support the show and get access to

Kris & David are joined by Allan Blackstock (@allan_cheapshot) to discuss the week that was April 25-May 1, 1996. We talk about Fit Finlay & Steven Regal brawling in a parking lot, Battle Formation 96 at the Tokyo Dome, MMA insanity, Tommy Dreamer proves he is hardcore in the bedroom, and Good Friends....Better Enemies.....This is a very fun show so don't miss out!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 1:05:19 Japan: NJPW, WAR, FMW, Michinoku Pro, Tokyo Pro, AJW, Gaea, LLPW, & RINGS 2:11:48 MMA: EFC & UFC 2:57:00 Classic Commercial Break 3:02:30 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 3:39:11 Mexico: AAA & CMLL 4:02:56 Other USA: NWA NJ, ECW, USWA, & Brian Pillman 4:58:14 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 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 guestless this week as we discuss the week that was April 18-24, 1985. We talk about Ric Flair leaving and returning to Japan under mysterious circumstances, Akira Maeda wanting to change the face of wrestling in Japan, just how loaded Mexico City cards were in this era, Randy Savage wreaking havoc in Memphis, Ann Gunkel's return to promoting, the debut of "Little John", and the greatness of babyface Jerry Blackwell. A very fun show so don't miss out!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, & UWF 0:36:58 WWF 1:24:18 Other North America: Montreal, EMLL, & UWA 1:38:39 Classic Commercial Break 1:42:22 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:17:15 USA East: PWUSA, JCP, CWG, All-South, CWF, SECW, & Memphis 3:26:05 USA West: Mid-South, WCCW, TASW, St. Louis, Central States, AWA, Portland, & PPCW 4:27:08 Patreon Mailbag Preview: Favorite startup promotions To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was April 11-17, 1993. We talk about WCW bombing at the box office in many major cities, All Japan's epic Champion Carnival tour, Bobby Eaton's departure from SMW, Sensational Sherri's return to Memphis, Sherri & Luna Vachon getting almost "X-rated" on Raw, and much more This is a damn good show, so listen now!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 0:46:58 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, Oriental Pro, PWC, Universal, AJW, & WWS 1:21:21 Classic Commercial Break 1:25:45 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 1:56:05 Latin America: AAA, EMLL, UWA, & WWC 2:06:30 Other USA: SMW, USWA, Bert Prentice, GWF, Big D, NWA, & CWUSA 3:12:15 Potpourri: Von Erichs & Magazines 3:32:41 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 become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to n

Kris & David are joined by Michael Blanton (Black Label Pro) to discuss the week that was April 4-10, 1992. We talk about WrestleMania VIII in Indianapolis both from a TV and a live perspective since a young Mikey Blanton was in attendance. We also discuss the debut of WBF Body Stars, the greatness of 1992 All Japan, Eric Embry turning babyface in Memphis, the Atlanta trio of Joe Pedicino, Boni Blackstone, and Eddie Gilbert all leaving the GWF, and the debut of WCW Saturday Night. A very fun show, so don't miss it!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 2:13:13 Int’l: AJPW, FMW, W*ING, EMLL, UWA, & WWC 2:36:46 Classic Commercial Break 2:41:24 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 3:12:19 Other USA: NGWA, USWA, NWF, GWF, & Portland 3:46:05 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 t

Kris Zellner is joined by John McAdam to discuss the WWF's 1987 run in Boston Garden, which we forgot to do on the previous show. We talk about all the big matches and angles that went on at these shows including John telling some fun stories from attending them. This is a smaller show than usual but still a very fun listen plus we have a tease for our next series as well 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 wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for

Kris & David are joined by Matt Griffin (ACTION! Wrestling) to discuss the week that was March 28-April 3, 2002. We talk about Ring of Honor's 2nd ever show and everything surrounding that plus the other indies in the United States. We also talk about Toshiaki Kawada losing the Triple Crown thanks to injury as well as the rest of the Japanese scene. Also discussed is the WCW racism lawsuit, all the Lucha Libre tidbits, plus the first RAW after the Brand Extension. A really solid show so check it out!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 U.S. Indies: ROH, USA Championship Wrestling, NWA-TNA, WLW, MAW, XPW, & Potpourri 1:31:27 Japan: K-1, AJPW, NJPW, Noah, Osaka Pro, FMW offshoots, K-Dojo, & Deep 2:34:45 Classic Commercial Break 2:38:10 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 3:13:41 Mexico: 3:31:04 WWF 4:58:52 Patreon Preview: Where exactly is the GWF’s money located? 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/BetweenTh

In this free preview of the latest Between The Sheets Patreon special, covering the Global Wrestling Federation’s journey from a Nigerian advance fee scam to launching as a TV-only wrestling promotion, Kris and David look at how the reporting on the physical location of the company’s money was…less than stellar. Also: The biggest conflict of interest in the whole mess gets officially revealed. For the full show, go to Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become a patron for just $5/month. --- Full show description: You've asked for it for years. We've promised that we would eventually do it almost as long. And finally? IT'S HERE! Yes, Kris and David go back in time to 1990, when a mysterious Nigerian man named Mr. Olu Oliami visits Joe Pedicino's office and offers him $25 million to run a new national wrestling promotion. From there, just about everything falls apart. Where, exactly, is Mr. Oliami's funding coming from? Where is the trust that Joe thinks it's coming from headquartered

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was March 21-27, 1999. We talk about Vince McMahon melting down on FOX News with Brian Kilmeade & Wallace Matthews over Phil Mushnick not being in the building, Steve Austin driving a Coors Light truck on RAW, Kenta Kobashi breaking his foot, Pierroth vs. Rey Gonzalez heating up WWC, ECW's Living Dangerously PPV, and WCW Spring Break in Panama City with lots of shenanigans, and much more. A must listen show that also has what is quite possibly the best Amazon Game segment ever!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 1:32:54 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, Ogawa & Onita news, FMW, Michinoku Pro, RINGs, BattlARTS/JWP, Gaea 2:10:02 Classic Commercial Break 2:14:32 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:59:28 Latin America: AAA, CMLL, IWRG, & Mil Mascaras, & WWC 3:17:01 ECW 4:02:08 Other USA: CZW, ISPW, Memphis, Music City, All-Star, MAW, & Potpourri 4:21:28 WCW To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly th

Kris & David are guestless this week to discuss the week that was March 14-20, 1986. We talk about the Crockett Cup press conference which also marked the first big event of the Universal Wrestling Federation. We also discuss how the UWF getting Ken Mantell from World Class affected both promotions and how the first UWF TV taping started the group off with a bang. We also talk about Dave Meltzer's early thoughts on the WrestleMania 2 card along with great clips and banter involving all the promotions around the world!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions 0:44:56 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, Montreal, Big Time Wrestling, Stampede, UWA, Tijuana, & WWC 1:10:41 Classic Commercial Break 1:15:59 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 1:56:57 USA East: ICW, CWF, CCW, & Memphis 2:29:47 USA West: UWF, WCCW, Central States, AWA, Portland, & Potpourri 3:14:03 WWF 4:09:55 Patreon Preview: Mailbag Re: most wanted wrestling merchandise To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was March 7-13, 1994. We talk about Dave Meltzer's health issues that were plaguing him but not stopping him as he went on a cross-country tour to watch wrestling shows during the week. Then we discuss the SMW show in Marietta, the Memphis Memories show, and the AAA shows in Los Angeles and Oakland that Dave attended. We also go over all the big stories from the WWF, Japan, Mexico, WCW, etc. as well, so don’t miss out, because it is a great show!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Tonya Harding 0:34:29 WWF 1:25:37 Japan: TV changes, AJPW, NJPW. Pancrase, UWFI, FMW, FULL, & W*ING 1:56:16 Classic Commercial Break 1:59:47 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:33:37 Latin America: AAA, EMLL, UWA, & WWC 3:09:16 UFC 3:27:51 Other USA: NEPW, CWA, IWF, SMW, USWA, GWF, Portland, & Potpourri 4:49:58 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/BetweenTh

Kris Zellner is joined by John McAdam to discuss all the major shows at the Boston Garden from 1988 & 1989 including a show we forgot from 1987 which was the debut show of Jim Crockett Promotions. We talk about all the big matches and angles that setup these cards from both the NWA & WWF and the differences between the promotions shows also. A damn fun show so don't 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 shows! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for refe

Kris & David are joined by "The Bone Collector" Dominic Garrini (Indie Wrestling Superstar) to discuss the week that was February 28-March 6, 1996. We talk about Mick Foley suing WCW over losing his ear in Germany, Johnny B. Badd leaving WCW, AJPW, Pancrase, & UWFi running big shows in Japan, Pentagon nearly dying in the ring on a AAA show, Sid Vicious retiring on Memphis TV, and Kevin Nash giving notice to the WWF among many other stories. A damn awesome show, so LISTEN NOW!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 0:48:41 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, IWA Japan, Michinoku Pro, Tokyo Pro, Pancrase, UWFI, JWP, NWA Malaysia, & NWA U.K. Hammerlock 1:46:30 Classic Commercial Break 1:51:07 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:27:14 Mexico: AA & EMLL 2:49:41 UFC 3:07:41 East Coast U.S. Indies: CWA, ECW, ECWA, NWL, & Potpourri 3:40:24 Other USA: USWA & Potpourri 4:27:21 WWF 5:49:58 Patreon Preview: Wade Keller’s response to ’93 Watts criticisms & 2018 Keller interview snippet To support the show and get acc

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was February 21-27, 1991. We talk about the unpopularity of wrestling in a big media survey, Hulk Hogan winning the Persian Gulf war on his own, AJPW's new foreigners getting over, SWS battling the media, the birth of IWCCW, and WrestleWar ’91: War Games with WWF running a show in the area the night before. Damn fun show, so don't miss out!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:55:03 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, SWS, FMW, EMLL, & UWA 1:21:45 Classic Commercial Break 1:26:58 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:06:18 Other USA: IWCCW, TWA, USWA, TWF, Portland, & Potpourri 2:56:13 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 access to our new mailbag segment, a Patr

Kris Zellner is joined by Jeff G. Bailey to discuss July-December 1986 in Jim Crockett Promotions. We talk about the Great American Bash tour, with Jeff attending of two of the biggest shows of the promotion in that era in 3 days. In addition, we also discuss all of the big matches and angles including Jeff seeing Magnum T.A.'s last match then attending the TV taping the night after. This is a tremendous 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 out of

Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was February 14-20, 2000. We talk about all the complete insanity known as World Championship Wrestling inside and outside the ring featuring a near mutiny, Nitro, Thunder, & SuperBrawl. We also discuss the looming split in All-Japan, ECW screwing around with Chris Candido & Sabu to keep them from WCW, Memphis TV wars, Vince McMahon equating Mick Foley's wife Colette to Robin Givens, and much more. All in all one of the greatest shows we have ever done so you better listen!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 2:16:49 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, BattlARTS, FMW, Osaka Pro, & Arsion 2:55:51 Classic Commercial Break 3:00:31 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 3:36:24 Latin America: AAA, CMLL, IWRG, Tijuana, & WWC 3:51:08 MMA 3:58:10 ECW 4:28:27 Other USA: OVW, IWA Mid-South, NWA Wildside, Memphis, MAW, & Potpourri 4:56:03 WWF 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 joined by Beau James (King of Kingsport) to discuss the week that was February 7-13, 1985. We talk about David Shults getting fired from the WWF while Jimmy Hart made his debut, Antonio Inoki meeting with Ric Flair in Hawaii, Mr. J.R. comes to Georgia, the the filming of Santo Gold's Blood Circus in Baltimore, and much more. A fantastic show so don't miss it!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 1:01:18 Int’l: NJPW, Montreal, EMLL, & WWC 1:29:03 Classic Commercial Break 1:36:59 Housekeeping/Amazon 2:14:33 USA East: PWUSA, JCP, CWG, CWF, SECW, & CWA 3:43:02 USA West (Mid-South, WCCW, Southwest, Central States, AWA, Portland, & Hawaii) & Blood Circus 4:44:42 Mailbag Preview: Worst Announcers 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 them