Between The Sheets

Kris & David start Year 2 of Between the Sheets discussing the week that was July 20-26, 1987 and yes Kris does get mixed up with the timeline during the show. We discuss Ric Flair’s Dream Date with Precious, JCP sending their scraps to All-Japan, George Barnes in Memphis, Hacksaw Duggan talking to JCP, Bob Geigel manliness, and the biggest burial in the history of WWF TV. Really strong show so check it out!!! 0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions 0:48:41 Int’l: AJPW, Montreal, Stampede Wrestling, & NAWA 1:28:06 The Amazon Game 1:54:21 Other USA: Memphis, Continental, CWF, UWF, WCCW, Wild West, Central States, AWA, & Potpourri 2:53:42 WWFSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris & David discuss the week that was July 5-11, 1994 which features Hulk Hogan’s first appearance at Center Stage for WCW, Sting vs. Ric Flair being the fans choice, AAA planning When Worlds Collide, Paul E. Dangerously shoots on O.J. Simpson, Heavenly Bodies returning to SMW, and the Vince McMahon trial begins. A really fun show so check it out!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 1:05:06 Japan (AJPW, NJPW, Pancrase, NOW, LLPW) & Europe (CWA) 1:27:02 Mexico (AAA, EMLL) & Puerto Rico (WWC) 1:56:54 Other USA: ECW, SMW, USWA, & Potpourri 2:33:17 WWFSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris & David are joined by Chris Wilcox to discuss the week that was July 12-19, 2002. We discuss the shocking debut of Eric Bischoff as the new GM of RAW as the brand extension was blown up again. We also talk about HHH giving a big pep talk to the boys, All-Japan’s hot streak as well Kojima vs. Tenryu, ZERO-ONE battling with the FMW tribute promotions, Nicho returns to AAA, IWA vs. WWC and how Ray Gonzalez fits in, great US indies galore, and TNA wackiness as usual!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWE 1:15:17 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, Noah, Onita Pro, Osaka Pro, Toryumon, Arsion, Gaea, & K-1 1:58:19 UFC 2:16:56 Latin America: AAA, CMLL, Monterrey, IWA, & WWC 2:44:55 U.S. Indies: CZW, JAPW, PWF, HCW, IWAMS, OVW, WLW, Epic, IZW, & Potpourri 3:32:08 NWA-TNASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris & David are joined by Jeff Hawkins (Shake Them Ropes) to discuss the week that was June 28-July 4, 1988. We discuss Bam Bam Bigelow leaving the WWF, Owen Hart entering the WWF, the saga of Mitch Snow, the incestual relationship between Continental, USA, Memphis, & World Class in this time period, and Dusty Rhodes pimping some Mello Yello. A fun show so check it out!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:45:53 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, Mexico, & Stampede 1:16:28 Eastern USA: CWF, USA, & Memphis, 1:48:56 Western USA (Windy City, WCCW, & Portland) & Potpourri 2:28:55 JCPSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris & Beau talk about the last 6 months+ of the Continental Wrestling Federation in the last part of this miniseries on Exile on Badstreet, spanning from May to November 1989. We talk about how the signs were coming that the promotion was dying, Robert Fuller coming back home to book, new additions to the roster but some old angles that people had seen before, plus Beau gives his thoughts on the best and worst in the history of the promotion. This is a bittersweet, but great show so check it out!!!!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 June 21-27, 1996. We discuss the ongoing legal issues between the WWF & WCW, who really was the 3rd man going to be at Bash at the Beach and the other options that were crazy, Hardcore Heaven 96 featuring Kimona Wanalaya dancing atop the ECW Arena, and the birth of Austin 3:16. This is a very fun show so check it out!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 1:11:02 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, Michinoku Pro, Tokyo Pro, UWFI, Pancrase, & AJW 1:40:09 Mexico: AAA, EMLL, & Tijuana 1:59:01 Other USA: ECW, USWA, & Potpourri 2:40:01 WWFSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris & Bix are joined by Leonard F. Chikarason (CHIKARA) to discuss the week that was June 14-20, 2001. We discuss WWF’s vision of their new WCW, Masahiro Chono the new head booker of New Japan, ZERO-ONE in their infancy, Memphis promotional wars, and lots of US Indies featuring lots of BTS debuts. Great show so check it out!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 1:52:18 Japan: NJPW, Noah, Zero-One, RINGS, & NEO 2:45:03 Latin America: AAA, CMLL, Monterrey, X-LAW, & WWC 3:14:56 Memphis: Legends of Memphis & MCW 3:32:51 PotpourriaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris is joined by Beau James (King of Kingsport) to discuss May 1988 – April 1989 in the history of Continental Wrestling as well as USA Wrestling. We discuss the differences of the promotion’s booking and which one we liked best. We also talked about all of the personalities that came through at the time such as Willie B. Hert, Ron Wright and his Nazi flag, Missy Hyatt and why she had to turn babyface, and lots more. Plus we discuss the life and death of the Continental Cat. This is a great show!!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 June 7-13, 1997 or also known as Fight Night. We talk about Bret Hart & Shawn Michaels fighting backstage at RAW and Kevin Nash & Roddy Piper fighting backstage at Nitro. We discuss HHH winning the King of the Ring, the debut of Michael Cole, AAA’s TripleMania problems, the insanity of ECW vs. USWA vs. WWF, Jerry Lawler at the ECW Arena, WCW business booming, Hulk Hogan shitty movies, & JOHN TESH!!!! This is a fun show so listen now!!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 1:41:27 Japan: NJPW, BJPW, Fuyuki-Gun, Michinoku Pro, & JWP 1:57:03 Latin America: AAA, EMLL Promo Aztecs, & WWC 2:25:25 Other USA: ECW, USWA & Potpourri 3:11:30 UFC 3:19:18 WCWSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris & David are joined by Les Moore (Talking Sheet) to discuss the week that was May 31-June 6, 1992. We discuss the end of Randy Savage’s marriage, Stan Hansen retaining the Triple Crown, the early weeks of AAA and how EMLL & UWA are handling the situation, great Eddie Gilbert/Jerry Lawler promos, the end of Portland Wrestling, and Bill Watts’ Ten Commandments. This is a tremendous show so listen now!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 1:12:04 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, SWS, W*ING, & AJW 1:41:22 Other North America: AAA, EMLL, UWA, Puerto Rico, & Canada 2:28:58 Other USA: USWA, SMW, GWF, Portland, & Potpourri 3:39:20 WCWSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris & David are joined by Brandon Howard (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss the week that was May 24-30, 1995. We talk about Brian Pillman legal issues, WCW Saturday Night live in Charlotte, Eric Bischoff hating on UFC, Mitsuharu Misawa regains the Triple Crown, Kensuke Sasaki & Akira Hokuto engaged, Hiroshi Hase running for office, Cactus Jack turns 30, and the WWF back on NBC?????? This is a fun show so check it out! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 0:47:46 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, SPWF, & W*ING 1:36:53 Other North America: AAA, EMLL, & Canada 2:11:58 Other USA: Potpourri, ECW, & USWA 2:38:27 WWFSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris & David are joined by Keith Harris (Cageside Seats) to discuss the week that was May 17-23, 1991. We discuss the end of Saturday Night’s Main Event on NBC, the end of Bruce Pritchard in WWF, Ultimate Warrior as a male prostitute, Joel Goodhart & TWA, Eric Embry wackiness, Dave in Florida, & Super Brawl I. Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:54:36 Japan 1:21:55 Other North America: EMLL, UWA, WWA, Canada, & WWC 1:46:46 Other USA: TWA, USWA, UWF, Portland, LPWA, & Potpourri 2:40:52 Dave Meltzer in Florida 2:51:25 WCWSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris is joined by Beau James (King of Kingsport) to discuss July 1987-mid May 1988 in Continental Championship Wrestling, Continental Wrestling Federation, & USA Championship Wrestling as yes the promotions have split. We go into a deep discussion of how the split took place with some interesting stories about all the characters involved. We talk about all the major angles of the era and just who was booking what and who wasn’t. We talk returns and exits along with debuts such as Eddie Gilbert making his first foray into this area. Truly an amazing show with stuff you have never heard on a podcast before!!!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris & David are joined by Dave Prazak (SHIMMER) to discuss the week that was May 3-9, 1993. We discuss Hacksaw Duggan’s 1993 rebirth, new entries in the WWF, Hulk Hogan returning to New Japan and burying WWF, the first Wrestling Dontaku show, Funk vs. Onita making FMW, Vader joining UWFi, the rest of a wild week in Japan, Volunteer Slam II and other SMW stuff, great USWA audio, and various other insanity around the world. Tremendous show and a must listen!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:45:50 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, FULL, UWFI, W*ING, & AJW 2:32:38 Latin America: AAA, EMLL, UWA, & Puerto Rico 2:54:44 Other USA Part 1: SMW, USWA, & ECW 3:42:31 Other USA Part 2: GWF & Potpourri 4:02:04 WCWSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris & David are joined by Pete Lederberg (WFIA) to discuss the week that was April 26-May 2, 1987. We discuss the early stages of Jim Crockett’s Global Domination, Riki Choshu back in New Japan, the awesomeness of Austin Idol vs. Jerry Lawler’s steel cage hair match, and a great Bob Backlund story that came out of nowhere. Really fun show so check it out. Timestamps: 0:00:00 JCP: Main circuit, CWF, & UWF 0:54:11 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, AJW, & UK 1:24:06 Eastern USA: Continental & Memphis 1:50:23 Western USA: AWA, Portland, WCCW, & Potpourri 2:22:30 WWFSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris & David are joined this week by Emil Jay (CZW Dojo Wars) to discuss the week that was April 19-25, 1998. We discuss the RAW before Unforgiven which was pretty dull but we get to talk about Jeff Jarrett, Harris Twins, & Sawyer Brown. Giant Baba screwing Johnny Ace ironically, Antonio Pena suing people, Shane Douglas getting injured yet again, Austin Idol no-showing Memphis yet again, and the complete monster known as WCW. This is a really good show so check it out!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:41:17 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, BJPW, RINGS, AJW, UK, AAA, & EMLL 1:07:19 Other USA: ECW, MPPW, & Potpourri 1:54:12 WCW Part 1 2:39:18 WCW Part 2Support 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 12-18, 1996. We talk about Eric Bischoff running his mouth, Hulk Hogan doing Hulk Hogan things, Champion Carnival time in AJPW, Ultimo Dragon’s career, Kenny Albert working for ECW, the 1,000th Memphis TV show, Bret Hart being Bret Hart, and Shawn Michaels’ love for Kevin Nash. Fun show so check it out! Podcasts: 0:00:00 WCW 0:55:17 Int’l: AJPW, WAR, AAA, & EMLL 1:16:12 ECW 1:48:53 USWA 2:04:46 Potpourri 2:15:47 WWFSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris & David are joined by Tim Noel (Wrestling Power) to discuss the week that was April 5-11, 1994. We discuss WWF and their legal issues, Jerry Lawler falling off the throne, AJPW Champion Carnival rundown, Onita & Tenryu press conference, TONYA HARDING in AJW, AAA & UWA uniting in Mexico, Tammy Sytch getting AIDS from Ricky Morton, Eddie Gilbert awesomeness, & Hulk Hogan almost signing with WCW. Lots of fun stuff here and a great show!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:22:55 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, AJW, & JWP 1:10:08 Mexico (AAA/UWA & EMLL) and Canada 1:37:09 Other US: ECW, SMW, & USWA 2:19:31 Potpourri 2:39:42 WCWSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris & David are guestless to discuss the week that was March 28 – April 4, 1989. We discuss the major events regarding Super Sunday II including the firing of George Scott as the booker of the NWA. We also discuss Momotamania, Minoru Suzuki going to the UWF, a wild episode of Memphis TV with Robert Fuller & Ronnie P. Gossett promo greatness, the Death of the Continental Cat, and should Randy Savage beat Hulk Hogan at Wrestlemania V. Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 0:58:07 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, EMLL, & WWC 1:23:45 Other USA: CWA, CWF, FCW, Potpourri, Portland, & World Class 2:04:46 WWFSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris is joined by Karl Stern (Dragon King) for the first hour plus and Beau James (King of Kingsport) for the duration to discuss July 1986-June 1987 in Continental Championship Wrestling. We discuss all the major angles and matches that took place during the year plus other great tidbits surrounding the promotion. Kevin Sullivan makes his debut, Stud Stable turns babyface, New Guinea Head Hunters coming from under the ring, and lots more. This is a tremendous show so LISTEN NOW.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands