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Kris & David are joined by Kurt Brown (Lucha World) to discuss the week that was April 19-25, 1995. We talk about Sean Waltman suffering a serious neck injury, the debut of Bertha Faye, New Japan allowing guys to take tours off, Rickson Gracie greatness, the end of the AAA/Ron Skoler relationship, some really great ECW & SMW clips, plus Sabu & the Steiners headed to WCW. A really fun show so check it out!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:42:04 Japan: NJPW, WAR, FMW, AJW, & UWFI 1:21:59 MMA: Vale Tudo Japan Open 1:45:46 Classic Commercial Break 1:49:24 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game 2:38:13 Mexico: AAA & EMLL 3:41:08 Other USA: NWANJ, ECW, MEWF, SMW, USWA, Ozark Mountain, & Potpourri 4;58:19 WCW 5:43:22 Between The Bulletins 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 exclu

There's another new show available exclusively for Between The Sheets Patreon supporters, and that's Between The Bulletins. Each month, we'll pull a pre-"dirt sheet" era wrestling newsletter bulletin and navigate through the results, posters, ads, newspaper clippings, notes, and whatever else is in there. For the debut show, Kris and David are joined by Beau James to discuss the March 1982 edition of Tom Burke's Global Wrestling News Service. In this preview clip, Beau educates Kris and David about a Kentucky outlaw promotion that was advertised in a clipping featured in the newsletter. Specifically, he explains they mixed the occasional genuine name wrestler in with numerous masked imposters. Also, David reads the highlights from a letter that Antone "Ripper" Leone sent Sam Muchnick during his back and forth with the NWA while running opposition shows in the 1950s. For the full show, go to Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become a patron for just $5/month. You'll get acc

Kris & David are joined by Bruce Mitchell (Pro Wrestling Torch) to discuss the week that was April 12-18, 1989. We discuss Barry Windham (Burt Reynolds' favorite wrestler) being fired from the NWA and all the other major changes the NWA was making until Jim Herd. We also talk about Jumbo Tsuruta turning heel and unifying AJPW’s titles to form the Triple Crown, NJPW’s tough guys, Jarrett Promotions craziness, Roddy Piper tearing it up in Portland, and just how much did No Holds Barred cost to make. A great show with Bruce telling some awesome stories, so check it out!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 1:25:54 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, Mexico, & WWC 2:09:33 Classic Commercial Break 2:13:47 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game 2:55:13 USA East: SCW, PWF, CWF, & CWA/WCCW 3:43:25 USA West (AWA & Portland) & Potpourri 4:17:24 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 o

In this free preview of the latest Between The Sheets Mailbag for Patreon supporters, Kris and David answer a question about their favorite childhood toys, both wrestling-related and otherwise. The full show also includes questions about David Von Erich, the best Howard Stern guests, peak wrestling streaming, their favorite episodes of wrestling television, the thing on the DVDVR message board that made each of them the most angry, 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 are guestless this week, discussing the week that was April 5-11, 1999. We talk about the possibility of RAW & Nitro running Atlanta on the same night going down the drain, a pretty fun New Japan Tokyo Dome show featuring Atsushi Onita, Lance Storm getting urine thrown on him, Mr. Corey loving Michael Hayes in Power Pro, and an epic WCW section filled with WCW stupidity at it's finest. This show is filled with greatness so listen now!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 1:06:26 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, MUGA, BJPW, IWA Japan, Arsion, JWP, Pride, & UWA 1:59:58 Classic Commercial Break 2:02:46 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game 2:47:43 Mexico: AAA, EMLL, IWRG, & Tijuana 3:02:57 Northeast USA: JAPW, ECW, & MCW 3:40:29 Southern USA (OVW, Memphis Power Pro, & IWAMS) & Potpourri 4:37:16 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. Becomin

Kris Zellner is joined by Scott Bowden (Kentucky Fried Rasslin) to discuss the first 8 months of 1982 in the Memphis territory which was as wild and wooly as it ever was. We talk about all the top stars and feuds that dominated those 8 months including special appearances from Andy Kaufman and Ric Flair. If you love Memphis then this show is a MUST LISTEN for you!!!!!! --- 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 th

Kris & David are joined by Mike Michaels (@bionicelbow) to discuss the week that was March 29-April 4, 1990. We talk about The Midnight Express & Jim Cornette’s contract issues with WCW, Atsushi Onita bleeding everywhere, all the US indie news, and of course WrestleMania VI: THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE! An extremely fun show, so listen now! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 1:04:59 Int’l: AJPW, FMW, Reslo, WWA, & WWC 1:33:46 Classic Commercial Break 1:40:01 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game 2:42:11 Other USA: TWA, GA indies, PWF, USWA, Five Star, AWA, Portland, & Potpourri 3:49:32 WWF 5:38:38 Patreon Preview: Vince Russo Origins 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 ch

In this preview of the latest Patreon-exclusive, themed edition of Between The Sheets, which looks back at how Vince Russo Became a Thing 25 years ago, Kris and David discuss how Vince McMahon *probably* played Russo like a fiddle in their first meeting. The repercussions Russo’s first conversation of note with Dave Meltzer, playing “mediator” between Russo and business partner John Arezzi, is also discussed…was this the root cause of Russo’s animosity towards Meltzer? All that and much more. 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 a special look at the 25th anniversary of Vince Russo Becoming a Thing. Take a trip back a whole quarter century to Spring 1992, when Vince Russo, barely in the wrestling business for 90 days, suddenly finds himself in the middle of the WWF sex and steroid scandals. What did Vince Russo do when John Arezzi's wrestling radio show and newsle

Kris & David are guestless this week talking about the week that was March 22-28, 1991. We talk about WrestleMania VII and the big angles involving Randy Savage, Ultimate Warrior, Hulk Hogan, Sgt. Slaughter, and others. We also look at all of the controversy regarding Tatsumi Fujinami and Ric Flair regarding the NWA Title, Konnan losing his mask to Perro Aguayo and working WWF dark matches the same week, and Sid Vicious preparing to leave WCW. A very fun show, so check it out!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 1:29:51 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, FMW 1:48:36 Classic Commercial Break 1:53:18 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game 2:31:56 Other North America: Canada, EMLL, UWA, WWA, & WWC 3:03:24 Other USA: Georgia, USWA, TWF, Portland, & LPWA 3:25:20 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

Kris and David are guestless this week to discuss the week that was March 15-21, 1997. We talk about all the madness of WCW Uncensored featuring Dennis Rodman, Arn Anderson all but retiring on Nitro, Dr. Death busted for drugs at customs once again, ECW, UFC, and others having PPV issues, New Jack goes wild at Hostile City Showdown, and a wild week in the WWF featuring Bret Hart swearing on live TV and the Slammys. This show is crazy fun so listen now!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 1:43:44 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, WAR, FMW, Michinoku Pro, Wrestle Yume Factory, Gaea, & RINGS 2:26:15 MMA: WVTC, UFC, & WFF 2:59:35 Classic Commercial Break 3:04:26 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game 3:43:12 Latin America: EMLL, Promo Azteca, & WWC 4:00:31 Other USA: ECW, USWA, & Potpourri 4:38:52 WWF 6:15:32 Patreon Mailbag 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. Beco

In this free preview of the first Between The Sheets Mailbag for Patreon supporters, Kris and David answer a question about the delusions of NAWA promoter Tony Mara, who tried to start up a new national promotion in 1992. The full show also includes questions about Kris and Davi's earliest wrestling memories, Philly ring announcer politics, Married With Children, 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 are guestless this week to discuss the week that was March 8-14, 1993. The top story of the week is the brutal murder of Dino Bravo, as we discuss what the probable motive was. We also talk about the WCW going to the United Kingdom for the first time, all the news from Japan & Mexico, a great week for USWA & SMW TV including some wild promos, the WWF going through a lawsuit bonanza, and much more. This was a very fun show so check it out!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Potpourri 0:33:32 WCW 1:20:32 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, ULL, UWFI, WAR, W*ING, Pancrase, AJW, AAA, EMLL, UWA, & Other Mexico 2:03:19 Classic Commercial Break 2:06:50 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game 2:46:03 Other USA: ECW, SMW, USWA, USACW, ICWA, & GWF 4:02:49 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

Kris & David are joined by Pete Lederberg (WFIA) to discuss the week that was March 1-7, 1987. We talk about WrestleMania III ticket sales soaring, Missy Hyatt floundering in the WWF, Riki Choshu’s uncertainty with AJPW, all sorts of territory news including World Class hooking up with Bum Bright, and the end of Championship Wrestling from Florida as they were taken over by Jim Crockett Promotions. All that and there’s also a preview of our latest Patreon show at the end. Fun show so check it out!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:34:04 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, England, Stampede, EMLL, UWA, & WWC 1:07:38 Classic Commercial Break 1:12:06 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game 1:41:19 The Territories: Continental, WOW, Memphis, UWF, WCCW, Central States, AWA, Portland, & Potpourri 2:56:16 Jim Crockett Promotions 3:43:15 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

In this preview of the latest Patreon-exclusive, themed edition of Between The Sheets, Kris and David discuss some of the reactions to Vince McMahon's indictment that were shared in the 1993 Wrestling Flyer Yearbook. Hear what John Clark got out of Paul Heyman, Bill Eadie,Tom Brandi, Jerry Lawler, Jerry Lawler, Dave Meltzer, and Matt Borne on the most powerful man in wrestling being charged as part of a drug dealing conspiracy. Kris and David also try to decipher why the Justice Department pursued a seemingly unsinkable version of the steroid case when there was a much more serious scandal out in the open. 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: The Patreon-exclusive shows pivot to some of the great interviews in the history of pro wrestling newsletters, starting with 1993 Wrestling Flyer Yearbook. The Flyer was put out by John Clark, who’s now a long-tenured Philadelphia sportscaster, but back

Kris & David are joined by Phil Schneider (Segunda Caida) this week to discuss the week that was February 22-28, 2001. We talk about the ongoing problems with WCW's potential sale to Fusient along with everything else going on with the dying promotion. We also look at everything Japan, the birth of Matrats, the scene in Mexico & Puerto Rico, and even some MMA, including RINGS King of Kings and Zuffa’s first UFC card. Then Phil joins us to discuss the burgeoning U.S. Indie scene including the Super 8 tournament which made American Dragon & Low-Ki stars. We then close with a huge WWF section featuring the firing of Stacy Carter and the resignation of Jerry Lawler after the No Way Out PPV. This is a absolutely loaded show and a must listen!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 1:09:03 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, Noah, Zero-One, BJPW, FMW, IWA Japan, Osaka Pro, Toryumon, Jd’, Arsion, AJW, & Neo 1:52:41 MMA: Pride, RINGS, King of the Cage, & UFC 2:30:22 Classic Commercial Break 2:33:33 Housekeeping & The

Kris Zellner is joined by Nick Maniwa (IWA Mid-South) to discuss year that was 2002 in the history of IWA Mid-South Hardcore Wrestling. We go through show after show talking all the big matches, angles, & personalities that took place during one of the best years in the history of the promotion. This is a very strong 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! Or for our Amazon referral link, go to tinyurl.com/btsamazon To subscribe, look for us on iTunes, Google Play, and more, or paste feeds.feedburner.com/btsheets into your favorite podcast app using its “add feed manua

Kris & David are guestless this week to discuss the week that was February 15-21, 1998. We talk about the tragic death of Louie Spicolli and how the wrestling industry handled it for the good or bad. We also talk about a big week in the WWF with No Way Out of Texas on PPV and Shawn Michaels' serious back issues. We then cover All-Japan talking to ECW & WWF, Don Frye catching fire in New Japan, Paco Alonso & Victor Quinones burying the hatchet, ECW & NWA New Jersey having more issues, IWA Mid-South's Eddie Gilbert Memorial Show, and Hulk Hogan's lust for power makes WCW revolve around him even more. This is a loaded show so listen now!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Louie Spicolli 0:52:55 WWF 2:04:23 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, Fuyuki Army, Tarzan Goto, AJW, Arsion, Gaea, & LLPW 2:48:34 Classic Commercial break 2:50:51 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game 3:14:32 Latin America: AAA, EMLL, Monterrey, Promo Azteca, & WWC 3:33:11 ECW & NWA New Jersey 3:52:05 U.S. Indies: ECWA, IPWA, IWA Mid-S

Kris & David is joined by Brad Stutts (CWF Mid-Atlantic/PWX) to discuss the week that was February 8-14, 1996. We talk about the saga of Brian Pillman and the aftermath of Super Brawl VI plus more WCW wackiness, we then go to Japan to discuss the superpush of Shiro Koshinaka, Canada for the acquittal of Davey Boy Smith, the birth of the House of Hardcore, Bret Hart & Undertaker in Memphis, UFC on 20/20, and Vince McMahon goes over the edge in his hate of Ted Turner. A LOADED SHOW SO LISTEN NOW!!! 0:00:00 WCW 1:57:19 Japan: NJPW, FMW, IWA, Michinoku Pro, & WAR 2:18:02 Other North America: Canada, AAA, EMLL, & PROMELL 2:30:29 Classic Commercial Break 2:34:39 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game 3:14:24 Other USA: ECW, USWA, & Potpourri 4:17:44 UFC 4:32:21 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

Kris & David are joined by Dave Prazak (Shimmer) this week to discuss the week that was February 1-7, 1994. We talk about the sad roster of the WWF at this time, the Skinheads vs. New Japan vs. WAR feud, AAA & UWA hooking up in Mexico, the greatest night in Northeast Indie History at that point featuring The Night The Line Was Crossed, SMW & USWA greatness featuring Mr. Corey Maclin & RONNIE LOTTZ, & WCW botching the Ric Flair/Vader angle. A definite must listen if there ever was one!!!! P.S. Pay close attention to how much time is left at the end… Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:44:14 Int’l: NJPW, Michinoku Pro, RINGS, CRMW, AAA, EMLL, & UWA 1:21:15 Classic Commercial Break 1:25:07 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game 1:57:17 Northeast Indies: WWN, WWA/NWANJ, & ECW 3:05:28 Other USA: SMW, USWA, CWI, Dallas (GWF & Big D), & Potpourri 4:17:34 WCW To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patre

In this preview of the latest Patreon-exclusive, themed edition of Between The Sheets, Kris and David talk about Jack Tunney becoming “WWF President,” George Scott’s new rules for the talent as WWF booker, the first part of a discussion about Ashura Hara’s mysterious problems with AJPW, and a glimpse of everyone’s favorite hotline. For the whole show, go to Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and support the show at the show for just $5/month. Here's the description for the full show: Kris and Bix wrap up the expansion series for now as they go through the end of 1984. Topics include the WWF’s money troubles, Giant Baba’s own coups with AJPW, newspaper articles about Tuesday Night Titans, the “merger” of the Memphis, Georgia, and Crockett promotions, Bob Backlund and Bert Prentice’s startup promotions, a WWF spokesman talking trash to Bob Geigel in a newspaper article, Billy Jack Haynes’ short-lived first WWF run, Ashura Hara disappearing from AJPW, and MUCH more. A great show! If you have suggestions for the