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In this free preview of the latest Between The Sheets Patreon special, covering letters to the Observer from 1995, an NJPW office liaison sends an angry letter to the Observer over a steroid joke, one reader objects to UFC coverage, and a former BTS guest makes an appearance. For the full show, go to Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become a patron for just $5/month. --- Full show description: Kris and David are back with another Patreon special, this time covering the best, worst, ad most interesting entries from The Readers' Pages section of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter throughout 1995. Letter topics include the ECW Arena fire angle, Rob Feinstein/RF VIdeo's business dispute with ECW, the Observer covering UFC, blood in wrestling, the death of Eddie Gilbert, drugs in wrestling, and more, with appearances by Jim Cornette among other notable letter writers. This show is loaded and we hope you enjoy it!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inqu

Kris Zellner & Dylan Hales are back together as the Premier Podcast Brand to discuss the 2017 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame Modern Candidates Section among all the other sections as well and our thoughts on the candidates in those sections that we felt should be in or have cases to be in. A very strong show as usual and we hope that we can sway some voters that are leaning on how they will be voting!!!! 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 Ama

Kris Zellner is joined by Jeff G. Bailey (Manager Extraordinaire) to discuss the greatness of Jim Crockett Promotions from January-June 1986. We talk about all the hot angles and wrestlers that made this territory molten hot in every way. Jeff also brings a live perspective as he attended well over a hundred shows from this era and this is a tremendous can't miss show!!!!!​ 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 referring you t

Kris & David are joined by Mike Sempervive (Wrestling Observer Live) to discuss the week that was October 18-24, 1988. We talk about Jerry Jarrett purchasing World Class and the changes that were coming, Hulk Hogan assaulted on Brother Love Show, the Brain Busters debuting in the WWF, Tommy Rich and his biker friends, Roddy Piper's They Live pushed back, and the JCP sale to Turner almost being final. A very solid show so check it out!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCCW 0:42:15 WWF 1:28:53 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, AJW, & Stampede 1:56:52 Classic Commercial Break 2:01:00 The Amazon Game 2:34:32 Other USA: FCW, CWF, CWA, WCPW, Portland, Potpourri, & They Live 3:08:11 Jim Crockett Promotions 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,

(The initial upload of this episode had an editing issue, but this version has it fixed) Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was October 11-17, 1999. We discuss the state of WCW right before Vince Russo & Ed Ferrara take over and it's insanity as usual. We talk about a big New Japan Tokyo Dome show featuring the horrible booking of Shinya Hashimoto. We hit on all the big doings in the indie scene such as Steve Corino & Rhino heckling New Orleans Saints players, Brian Christopher's van of fans, and lots more. Then we end on the WWF with Jeff Jarrett leaving for WCW among other big news items. This is a STACKED show so don't miss it!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 1:24:08 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, BattlARTS, BJPW, Osaka Pro, AJW, GAEA, JWP, & NEO 2:41:57 Classic Commercial Break 2:47:02 The Amazon Game 3:18:26 Mexico: AAA, CMLL, & IWRG 3:32:12 Other USA: NWANJ, CZW, ECW, NWA Wildside, MPPW, & Potpourri 4:30:06 WWF To support the show and get access to exclu

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was October 4-12, 1986. We talk about Manny Fernandez turning on Jimmy Valiant, Buddy Landel quitting, and more news and views on JCP. We then talk about the spectacle of Antonio Inoki vs. Leon Spinks, plus we go to the territories where we get the Singapore Suicide Match in Continental, Sputnik Monroe returning to Memphis, a promotional war in Dallas, and lots more. WWF ends the show talking about Saturday Night's Main Event and how Roddy Piper portrayed a character never seen in WWF before. A tremendous show so don't miss it!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions 1:11:33 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, New Zealand, Montreal, Stampede, & WWC 1:38:32 Classic Commercial Break 1:43:46 The Amazon Game 2:33:22 USA East: CWF, Continental, & CWA 3:20:45 USA West: UWF, WCCW, USA All-Star, AWA, CCW, & Portland 3:57:21 WWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to ou

Kris Zellner is joined by David Bixenspan (Between The Sheets) and Beau James (King of Kingsport) to discuss the life and times of Lance Russell. We talk about Lance’s appeal as an announcer, his humbleness in real life, his greatest moments in Memphis and WCW, what he meant to each of us personally, and much more. The show also closes with a selection of classic Lance clips. This is a labor of love, so please 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 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

Kris Zellner is joined by Kevin "khawk" Cerutti to discuss the life and times of Bobby Heenan both as the Pretty Boy and as the Brain. We talk about Heenan's beginnings in Dick the Bruiser's WWA where he became a superstar in wrestling and a local icon in Chicago & Indianapolis. We then talk about his bitter departure from the WWA where he went to the AWA where he would cement himself as a legend managing first and foremost Nick Bockwinkel among many others. We also talk about his short stint in Georgia in 1979 where he became a name nationwide right as WTBS was starting to go around the country and how hot he was as an act there. We then talk about his return to the AWA where he began his legendary feud with Hulk Hogan plus his entry into the WWF where he left the AWA the right way unlike everyone else. This is a tremendous show that everyone who is a Bobby Heenan should listen to!!!! To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows,

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was September 27-October 3, 1998. We talk about The Giant possibly leaving WCW, WCW wrestlers on The Dating Game, K-1 doing huge TV ratings, NWA wanting to work with ECW, Sid terrorizing Memphis Power Pro, and loads of WWF news and views. Very strong show so check it out!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 1:25:09 Int’l: Japan (AJPW, DDT, FMW, IWA Japan, WAR, Gaea, & K-1) & CWA 1:55:21 Classic Commercial Break 2:00:57 The Amazon Game 2:37:29 Mexico: CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, & Promo Azteca 2:54:03 Other USA: ECW, Memphis Power Pro, Music City, & Potpourri 3:35:35 WWF 4:53:58 Patreon Preview 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

Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was September 20-26, 1991. We talk about the Lucha Libre strike and how it affected all of the promotions plus why it went down. We also discuss New Japan & FMW doing tremendous business on the same day with totally opposite shows, Tom Zenk being arrested, Joel Goodhart's Autumn Armageddon, Handsome Stranger & Scott Anthony beefing over a girl, and one of the greatest Macho Man Randy Savage promos that no one talks about. A really strong show so check it out!!!!! 0:00:00 Mexico: EMLL & UWA 0:46:19 WCW 1:32:59 Int’l: Japan (NJPW, FMW, RINGS, UWFI, & W*ING), CWA, & WWC 2:07:17 Classic Commercial Break 2:14:35 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game 2:49:31 Other USA: TWA, SAPW, USWA, GWF, Portland, LPWA, Potpourri, & Steroids 4:15:42 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

Kris & David are joined by Al Getz this week to discuss the week that was September 13-19, 1997. We talk about the end of the USWA and all the legal madness that entailed it's end. We talk about Steve Austin's neck injury and the uncertainty of his comeback, Great Muta turning babyface in New Japan, huge shows in Mexico including Hijo del Santo vs. Negro Casas Anniversario Main Event, Paul Heyman talking Tod Gordon on TV, and Curt Hennig turning on The Four Horsemen at Fall Brawl. A tremendous show so don't miss it!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 USWA 1:19:23 WWF 1:57:59 Int’l: Japan (AJPW, NJPW, BJPW, FMW, & Michinoku Pro) & CWA 2:31:46 Classic Commercial Break 2:35:23 Bobby Heenan, Housekeeping, & The Amazon Game 3:19:48 Latin America: AAA, CMLL, IWRG, Promo Azteca, & WWC 3:40:18 Other USA: ECW, MEWF, IWAMS, & MMA 4:27:27 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/BetweenTheSh

Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was September 6-12, 1987. We talk about Jim Crockett Promotions losing talent and consolidating promotions, Bruiser Brody talking money with All Japan, the new Stud Stable in Continental, the WHEEL OF TORTURE in Memphis, and the downfall of the WWF LJN figures. A great show so check it out!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 JCP 1:20:46 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, & Stampede 1:38:00 Classic Commercial Break 1:44:28 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game 2:27:09 USA East: USWA, DSW, CCW, & CWA 3:13:11 USA West: WCCW, Wild West, Central States, AWA, & Portland 3:44:38 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 access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on

Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was August 30-September 5, 1992. We talk about Ric Flair regaining the WWF Title as well as the end of the Road Warriors for a while. We also talk about the beginning of the New Japan/WAR relationship, promotional wars in Mexico, WWF & USWA beginning their relationship, Dallas promotional wars, and a great WCW section talking all things Clash XX. This show was a complete blast so listen now!!!!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:43:59 Japan (AJPW, NJPW, FMW, PWFG, ULL, UWFI, AJW) & CWA 1:16:37 Classic Commercial Break 1:18:28 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game 1:54:06 Latin America: AAA, EMLL, UWA, & WWC 2:27:21 U.S. Indies: WWA, ICWA, SMW, USWA, Big D, GWF, Von Erichs, WWA (Mora), & Crockett 3:31:08 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

Kris Zellner is joined by John McAdam to discuss the WWF's shows at Boston Garden from 1980-1983. We talk about all the major matchups and feuds of the era with John giving his live point of view from attending the shows. John talks about seeing the two greatest matches he ever saw live on this show and again how different the Boston shows were from the Philly/NYC shows. This is a tremendous 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,

Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was August 23-29, 1985. We talk about all the major news from Japan which there was quite a bit of this week before going to the territories where we touch on everyone basically especially Jim Crockett Promotions and the early days of their expansion. We then talk about the WWF and Hulk Hogan's bad knee which changed his career and the debut of Miss Elizabeth. A damn fun show so listen now!!!!!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, AJW, Grand Prix, & WWC 0:53:34 Classic Commercial Break 0:58:41 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game 1:33:48 USA East: PWUSA, JCP, All-South, CWF, CCW, & CWA 2:38:53 USA West: Mid-South, WCCW, TASW, St. Louis, Central States, AWA, & Portland 3:25:25 WWF 3:59:55 Patreon Preview 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

In this free preview of the latest themed monthly special for Between The Sheets Patreon backers, Kris and David look at a letter about Bill Watts’ WCW firing from a 1993 edition of The Readers’ Pages in the Wrestling Observer as well as Dave Meltzer’s response. Specifically, while many fans were criticizing Mark Madden for his actions that got the ball rolling on Watts’ departure, Meltzer argues that not only was Madden very much in the right…but his actions actually benefitted WCW?!?!? Also: Why are Observer readers repeatedly asking for “Traci Lords videos,” whatever they are? For the whole show, become a supporter for just $5/month at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and get access to exclusive audio. Here's the description of the full show: ----- Kris and David are back with another Patreon special, this time covering the best, worst, ad most interesting entries from The Readers' Pages section of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter throughout 1993. Topics include Kerry Von Erich's final days, W

Kris Zellner is joined by Scott Bowden (Kentucky Fried Rasslin) to discuss the Memphis territory and its biggest highlights from September-December 1982. We talk about the debut of Jim Cornette, the formation of The Fabulous Ones, the return of Nick Bockwinkel as AWA Champion, and lots, lots more. This is a fantastic 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 referring you to them. To subscribe, you can

Kris & David are guestless this week to discuss the week that August 16-22, 2004. We talk about Evolution turning on Randy Orton and the reasoning why the turn was so rushed along with all the other backstage politics at this time. We then hit all the International news including WWC Anniversario weekend and U.S. Indie results before coming back with stories on Hardbody Harrison, Brock Lesnar getting hazed, and Bill Goldberg getting candid. TNA closes us out in true TNA fashion as well so listen to us ASAP!!!!!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWE 1:21:54 Int’l: Japan (AJPW, NJPW, NOAH, BJPW, Dragon Gate, Hustle, K-Dojo, Michinoku Pro, Osaka Pro, Riki Pro, U-Style, Wrestle Aid, Gaea, & Rie Tamada retirement) & WXW 2:06:46 Classic Commercial Break 2:11:13 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game: Manimal Edition 2:54:58 Other North America: Hart House sale, Mexico (AAA, CMLL, ENESMA, Juvi, Monterrey, & Tijuan)),& WWC 3:44:36 U.S. Indies: NECW, 3PW, NWA Wildside, IWAMS, NWA No Limits, & FMLL 4:09:0

Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was August 9-15, 1994. We discuss the ongoing political battle between ECW & NWA over the NWA Title Tournament, Ted Turner wanting CBS & NBC, the retirement of Ashura Hara, the rudo turn of Konnan, Jim Cornette pissed at the Torch, and the retirement of Jacques Rougeau. A damn fun show so check it out!!! 0:00:00 ECW 0:37:55 WCW 1:13:44 Japan (NJPW, WAR, FMW, Michinoku Pro, NOW, PWFG, AJW, & LLPW) & Europe 1:48:02 Classic Commercial Break 1:55:52 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game 2:23:34 Mexico: AAA, EMLL, UWA, & Monterrey 2:56:13 Other USA: SMW, USWA, Dallas, PWA, & Road Warrior Hawk 3:59:24 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 a

From the cavernous Heritage Room in beautiful Chattanooga, Tennessee, it's the first ever live in person Between The Sheets podcast! Kris and David go over how night one of the tournament went, and are then joined by the former Mr. Delicious, Matt Griffin, to talk about everything from producing the shows to when Bix got him heat in NWA Wildside. After a break, we're joined by SCI entrant Dominic Garrini to talk about his relationship with the show, memorializing our mutual friend Chris "Chandler Biggins" Bryan, adapting Brazillian Jiu Jitsu to pro wrestling, going to seminars and tryout camps, and much more in a candid interview. Also, friends of the show like Keith Harris, Chris Wilcox, Steven Louis Lerner, and Papa Hales all make cameos. We had a blast, so check it out and join us next year if you didn't make the trip this time! 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