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In this free preview of the latest themed monthly special for Between The Sheets Patreon backers, Kris and David look at two letters to Dave Meltzer from 1991 issues of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. In the first, Dave Meltzer makes the call to hide the identity of a wrestler who wrote in to complain about not being paid by UWF promoter Herb Abrams (and of course we try to figure out who it was). In the second, Andrea Hart, the wife of Bruce, and sister-in-law of then-WWF wrestlers Bret Hart, Jim Neidhart, and Davey Boy Smith, defends the promotion's Gulf War-inspired storylines. 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 some of the best and most notable letters to The Readers' Pages section of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter from 1991 and 1992. Authors include Dave Prazak, Dr. Lucha Steve

In this free preview of the latest Between The Sheets Mailbag for Patreon supporters, Kris and David answer a question about the legendary family of wrestling magazines dubbed the "Apter mags." Their influence, the best and worst parts, the sheer number of titles, and more are covered. For the full show, go to Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become a patron for just $5/month. --- Full show description: The mailbag is back as Kris and David talk bad shows, the impact of the Apter Mags, WWF cashflow problems before the first WrestleMania, discontinued food products, and much more.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris & David are joined by Beau James (King of Kingsport) to discuss the week that was July 19-25, 1984. We discuss the aftermath of Black Saturday from both the WWF & Georgia sides of things, the Brawl to End it All on MTV and the ascension of Wendi Richter, and of course all of the territories including how Central States got a big victory over the WWF in Kansas City. This is a great show, so don't miss out!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 1:44:17 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, Montreal, Stampede, & WWC 2:24:16 Classic Commercial Break 2:30:23 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game 3:03:11 USA East: JCP, Georgia, CWF, SECW, & CWA 4:24:31 USA West: Mid-South, WCCW, SWCW, Central States, AWA, & Portland 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 o

Kris Zellner is joined by Barry Rose (CWF Archives) to discuss the Florida Heavyweight Title/Southern Heavyweight Title scene in Florida from 1977-78. We talk about the Dusty Rhodes/Ernie Ladd feud which dominated the area for months, the rise of Dick Slater, Killer Karl Kox's importance in Florida, and so much more. This is a great 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 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 subscri

Kris & David are guestless this week celebrating our 2nd Anniversary of BTS and discussing the week that was July 5-11, 1986. We talk about Roddy Piper & Jesse Ventura possibly retiring as well asSlick & Dick Slater making their WWF debuts, Giant Baba still recognizing Stan Hansen as AWA Champ even after he quit AWA, all of the territories including Brad Armstrong & Steve Williams getting injured to go on Japanese tours, Fire & Flame attacking fans, and JCP bringing in much needed new talent. A very fun show as always so check it out!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:54:56 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, & Stampede 1:16:14 Classic Commercial Break 1:19:48 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game 1:56:15 USA East: CWF, CCW, CWA, & UWF 2:44:16 USA West: WCCW, TASW, Central States, AWA, WWA, Portland, & PolyPro 3:20:10 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

Kris and David are back with a ridiculously news-packed episode covering the week that was July 5th-11th, 2005, which was requested by a Patreon backer. We open with the death of Shinya Hashimoto, trying to parse the exact circumstances of his departure from NJPW, plus looking at his health and the rise and fall of Zero-One. On top of that, Jim Cornette is fired by WWE for slapping the future Santino Marella, the Summer of Punk rolls on in ROH, Kenta Kobashi vs. Samoa Joe is officially announced, Gene Snitsky teams with the Kings of Wrestling against Jimmy Snuka (and admires Lita’s feet), “Hogan Knows Best” debuts, WWE cuts a bunch of wrestlers including two married couples while negotiating with Brock Lesnar, AND the Mohammad Hassan/Undertaker beheading knockoff angle airs on the day of the 7/7 terrorist attack. One of the most loaded shows we have ever done, so check it out! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Shinya Hashimoto 0:55:59 TNA 1:27:39 Japan: Zero-One Max, DDT, Dragon Gate, Michinoku Pro, HERO’S, Potpourri, &am

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was June 28-July 4, 1990. We talk about Brutus Beefcake's serious parasailing accident that almost ended his life, not to mention his career, plus Koji Kitao getting heat with New Japan, Jerry Lawler turns back babyface in Memphis, wildness in Dallas, and a tremendous NWA section talking mainly about Ric Flair’s chances of going to the WWF. Very strong show so don't miss it!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:37:11 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, SWS, UWF, CWA, Canada, & EMLL 1:18:33 Classic Commercial Break 1:20:34 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game 2:15:16 Other USA: NAWA, USWA, Other Dallas, Portland, LPWA, & Potpourri 3:07:47 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

Kris and David are joined by the returning Emil Jay (Dojo Wars) to talk about the week that was June 21-27, 1995. We discuss King of the Ring ’95, arguably one of the worst PPVs ever, and the Philly crowd’s revolt at what they got, plus a truly WCW week in WCW history with multiple negative tag title reigns, Victor Quinones meets Dennis Coralluzzo, THE VADER ROADKILL TOUR, and much more. Plus, we also memorialize our friend, Chris Bryan/Chandler Biggins, and both the beginning and end of the show. Timestamps: 0:00:00 Chris Bryan/Chandler Biggins tribute 0:12:06 WCW 1:28:18 Japan: NJPW, WAR, FMW, SPWF, West Japan, AJW, & LLPW 2:12;52 Classic Commercial Break 2:14:08 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game 2:35:13 Int’l: Lebanon, AAA, & EMLL 2:51:49 Other USA: NWANJ, ECW, SMW, USWA, UFC, NWC, & Potpourri 4:24:32 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.

For the special occasion that is episode #100, Kris & David are joined by Alan “Alan4L” Counihan (WXW/Dr. Keith Presents), Dave Prazak (SHIMMER), & Rob Bihari (Como Estas) to discuss the week that was June 14-20, 1996…in a show so monstrous that it is split into two parts.We discuss the WWF suing WCW over Scott Hall & Kevin Nash's actions in WCW, New Japan’s Skydiving J card at Budokan Hall, the changing scene in Mexico, the final USWA show at the Mid-South Coliseum, and the historic 1996 Great American Bash PPV. This is a great, mega stacked show so don't miss it!!!! Thanks to everyone for listening, and enjoy the next 100 shows. Part 1: 0:00:00 WWF (with Alan Counihan) 1:55:21 Japan: NJPW Skydiving J, WAR, Samurai Project, Tokyo Pro, Pancrase, Gaea, & JWP (with Alan Counihan) 2:55:17 Classic Commercial Break 3:00:56 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game (with Dave Prazak) Part 2: 0:00:00 Mexico: AAA, EMLL, & Tijuana (with Rob Bihari) 1:19:51 Other USA: NWANJ, ECW, USWA, & Potp

For the special occasion that is episode #100, Kris & David are joined by Alan “Alan4L” Counihan (WXW/Dr. Keith Presents), Dave Prazak (SHIMMER), & Rob Bihari (Como Estas) to discuss the week that was June 14-20, 1996…in a show so monstrous that it is split into two parts.We discuss the WWF suing WCW over Scott Hall & Kevin Nash's actions in WCW, New Japan’s Skydiving J card at Budokan Hall, the changing scene in Mexico, the final USWA show at the Mid-South Coliseum, and the historic 1996 Great American Bash PPV. This is a great, mega stacked show so don't miss it!!!! Thanks to everyone for listening, and enjoy the next 100 shows. Part 1: 0:00:00 WWF (with Alan Counihan) 1:55:21 Japan: NJPW Skydiving J, WAR, Samurai Project, Tokyo Pro, Pancrase, Gaea, & JWP (with Alan Counihan) 2:55:17 Classic Commercial Break 3:00:56 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game (with Dave Prazak) Part 2: 0:00:00 Mexico: AAA, EMLL, & Tijuana (with Rob Bihari) 1:19:51 Other USA: NWANJ, ECW, USWA, & Potp

Kris & David are joined this week by Tom Green (Dynamite Cup) to discuss the week that was June 7-13, 1993. We talk about WCW's substance abuse policy leaking to the WON as well as Shane Douglas ripping it in the Wrestling Flyer newsletter. We also discuss the formation of the Masters of the Power Bomb as well as Cactus Jack being Lost in Cleveland with Cathleen White. We then pivot to Japan talking about Jushin Thunder Liger possibly injuring his foot causing booking plans to be changed before moving to AAA possibly coming to Los Angeles and The Undertaker debuting in Memphis. Last, but not least, we go over the first ever King of the Ring pay-per-view. This was a long but hilarious show so don't miss it!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 1:22:19 Eurasia: NJPW, AJPW, ULL, W*ING, AJW, CWA, & WWS 2:07:21 Classic Commercial Break 2:11:52 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game 2:45:35 Mexico: AAA, EMLL, & UWA 3:10:33 Other USA: ECW, SMW, USWA, GWF, Big D, & Potpourri 4:26:22 WWF To support the show

Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was May 31-June 6, 1987. We talk about new faces coming to WWF and the Honky Tonk Man becoming the new WWF IC Champ as well as Riki Choshu making his in-ring return to NJPW. We also discuss Atlanta having a heavy TV wrestling scene, Big Bubba being kidnapped(!) in Memphis, the new World Class, and lots of excitement in JCP including phantom title changes and Dusty Rhodes wanting his goddamn money. This is a great show so LISTEN NOW!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 1:08:48 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, & Stampede 1:23:15 Classic Commercial Break 1:28:22 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game 2:00:02 Patreon Special preview clip: Jerry Jarrett Torch Talk 2:11:11 USA East: Deep South, CCW, & CWA 3:06:46 USA West (WCCW, Wild West, Central States, AWA, & Portland) & Potpourri 4:05:56 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/Betwe

Kris & David are guestless as well as under the weather this week as we discuss the week that was May 24-30, 2003. We talk about all the craziness backstage in TNA between the Jarrett clique and the Russo clique. We then go over all the many promotions in Japan at the time and even some England/Australia stuff as well. We then discuss the scene in Mexico before going to the US Indies which saw some interesting shows in IWA Mid-South & Mid-American Wrestling. Finally, we close with WWE featuring some fun clips starring Vince McMahon & Zach Gowen. We were sick but soldiered on and we hope the show is up to our normal standards! 0:00:00 TNA 1:01:26 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, NOAH, WJ, Zero-One, Michinoku Pro, Osaka Pro, Toryumon, WMF, Kageki, K-Dojo, Arsion, & Gaea 1:52:18 Commonwealth: WWA, All-Star, & MXPW 2:04:46 Classic Commercial Break 2:10:19 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game w/ Greg Allman tribute 2:44:01 Mexico: AAA, EMLL, IWRG, & Monterrey 2:53:17 U.S. Indies: Chikara, HWA, NAWA, Memph

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was May 17-23, 1999. The death of Owen Hart is our main topic and we go in depth with the feelings at the time of his death from all facets including his family and their opinion of how the WWF handled the tragedy. We go on to talk about all the other WWF news as well as Japan, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and so on before closing with WCW which gave Dave Meltzer many migraine headaches that week. This was a great show, so don't miss it. Timestamps: 0:00:00 Owen Hart 1:26:49 Other WWF 2:18:05 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, ZIPANG, & RINGS 2:54:55 Classic Commercial Break 2:59:09 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game 3:28:55 Latin America: AAA, EMLL, & IWA Puerto Rico 3:43:03 Other USA: CZW, JAPW, ECW, Steel City, Pillman Memorial, MPPW, MAW, APW, & Potpourri 4:49:49 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 o

In this free preview of the latest Between The Sheets Mailbag for Patreon supporters, Kris and David answer a question about how they got introduced to British “World of Sport Wrestling” and their favorite wrestlers from that era. The full show also includes questions about Jim Crockett Promotions without Dusty Rhodes, the best rings and arenas, the porn stars most fit to try wrestling, and more. For the full show, go to Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become a patron for just $5/month.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris & David discuss the week that was May 10-16, 1992. We are quickly joined by Steven Prazak to discuss his thoughts of Bill Watts joining WCW and his entire run there which was interesting because he was a "notorious" regular at the Center Stage shows. We then talk proper about the Watts hiring and Dave Meltzer's thoughts at the time about it which are highly interesting. We also talk about the Japanese scene featuring PWFG & RINGS running big shows then we talk about the scene in Mexico featuring the debut of AAA and how they changed the business forever there. We also talk about the upswing in Memphis with a great Eddie Gilbert/Jerry Lawler clip, we also talk about FMW coming to Los Angeles & Tijuana for a couple of wild shows before closing with WWF with the sex scandal looming large as well as steroids. This is a STACKED show so listen ASAP!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Steve Prazak on Bill Watts in WCW 0:22:04 WCW 1:53:06 Japan: AJPW, PWFG, RINGS, & Oriental Pro 2:08:49 Classic

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was May 3-9, 1994. We talk about WWF finally touring Japan but it's considered a flop, a big week in the lives of Atsushi Onita & Genichiro Tenryu, AAA & UWA doing business together, some tremendous clips from ECW, SMW, & USWA featuring Eddie Gilbert doing what he does best, and we close with WCW and the looming specter of Hulk Hogan. This was a total blast so listen now!!!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:41:22 Japan: FMW, IWA, & UWFI 1:14:02 Classic Commercial Break 1:17:32 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game 2:07:21 Latin America: AAA, UWA, EMLL, & WWC 2:45:42 Other USA: ECW, SMW, USWA, GWF, OPWF, & Potpourri 4:05:17 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 episo

Kris Zellner is joined by John McAdam to discuss (W)WWF shows at the Boston Garden from 1976-79. We talk about how John became a wrestling addict in this time period and just how different Boston was from New York & Philadelphia in how feuds were worked and even how the television aired. We run down every card from the period and talk about all the top wrestlers and angles of the era. A damn good, must listen 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, bu

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was April 26 to May 2, 1988. We talk about the NWA pulling out of New York as well as cutting the number of shows back. We also discuss The Fantastics & Barry Windham dominating the week inside the ring, and all of the international news and results before coming back to America. There, we go over all the territories, with some really strong audio featuring Ron Wright, Brickhouse Brown, and lots more. Then we close with WWF talking their cost cutting and a Saturday Night's Main Event that was just blah. A damn fun show so check it out!!!! 0:00:00 JCP 1:02:37 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, Stampede, EMLL, & UWA 1:20:16 Classic Commercial Break 1:22:51 Patreon notes, Housekeeping & The Amazon Game 1:54:47 USA East: USACW, SCW, FCW, GWA, CCW/CWF, & CWA 3:07:47 USA West (WCCW, WCPW, Central States, & Portland) & Potpourri 3:46:32 WWF 4:31:37 Patreon Preview To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special me

In this preview of the latest Patreon-exclusive, themed edition of Between The Sheets, Kris and David look at Eric Bischoff’s first interview as a WCW executive. Specifically, they analyze the discussion of WCW’s initial tapings at Disney/MGM Studios in Orlando, where the promotion gave away several months worth of storylines, including half a dozen title changes. Plus how hopeful was 1994 Bischoff that WCW could form a larger relationship with Disney? For the whole episode, go to Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and support the show for just $5/month. — Here's the description for the full show: Kris and David are back with another Patreon special, this time covering Wade Keller’s April 1994 “Torch Talk” interview with Eric Bischoff, then newly promoted WCW Senior Vice President, Executive Producer. We dissect just how much of Bischoff’s mindset is explained by him trying to look at WCW from a television perspective, areas where he isn’t given enough credit in hindsight, his thoughts on the wrestling med