Between The Sheets

Kris & David are joined by Al Getz (Somehow We Manage) to discuss the week that was March 21-28, 1988. We go over “Super Sunday” talking about Wrestlemania IV vs. Clash of the Champions I and what we would’ve done different on the shows and what the thought processes was at the time. We talk about Bruiser Brody’s last big Japan match, Eddie Gilbert dominating the South, Magnum T.A. and his baseball bat, and lots more……LISTEN NOW!!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 1:15:41 Int’l: AJPW, Stampede, & Mexico 1:44:31 USA East: Continental & Memphis 2:33:06 USA West: WCCW, AWA, & Portland; Potpourri 3:12:25 Jim Crockett PromotionsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris & David are joined by Kevin Marshall to discuss the week that was March 15-21, 1995. We discuss the complete debacle known as WCW Uncensored 95 and how Hulk Hogan was wrecking the company. We also discuss Dr. Death coming and leaving Japan the same day, Heisei Ishingun, AAA & Televisa major issues, 911’s impact in 1995 ECW, and just why did Lawrence Taylor get fired from TNT. A great show as usual!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 1:34:51 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, BJPW, FMW, RINGS, AJW, JWP, & LLPW 2:04:53 Mexico: AAA & EMLL 2:29:38 Other USA: ECW, SMW, USWA, & Potpourri 3:15:04 WWFSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris & David are joined by Dylan Hales (Wrestling Culture) to discuss the week that was March 8-14, 2004. We discuss Brock Lesnar quitting the WWE and how that affected Wrestlemania XX which we also talk about the major happenings before the show and the show proper. We delve into the Japanese wrestling scene and how great ZERO-ONE was as well as Ring of Honor dealing with the departure of Rob Feinstein. We then close the show out with TNA wackiness which shouldn’t surprise anyone. A tremendous show!!!!!!!!!! Timestamps: 00:00 WWE 1:13:50 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, Noah, Zero-One, U-Style, AJW, Neo, K-1, UK, & CMLL 2:02:23 Other USA: Potpourri, ROH, & TNASupport 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 March 1-7, 1986. We talk about WWF talent uneasiness, Ted DiBiase coming a year early, the first Slammys, WWF vs. JCP, Mid-South, etc, the epic March 1st episode of Memphis TV, and lots more. This is a really great show with Beau bringing the great stories as usual!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 1:12:49 International: AJPW, NJPW, Montreal, Stampede, & WWC 1:49:27 Western USA: AWA, Portland, Mid-South, & Texas All-Star Wrestling 2:28:38 Eastern USA: Continental, Memphis, Florida, & Potpourri 3:39:51 Jim Crockett PromotionsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris is joined by Beau James to discuss the first year of Continental Championship Wrestling spanning from June 1985 to June 1986. We go over how Continental came to be and all the major angles and matches of the first year. All of the favorites are discussed here and Beau tells some great stories that have never, if ever at all, been heard on a podcast. This is a must listen show!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris & David are joined briefly by Matt Farmer (Indyriffic) to discuss the week that was February 23-29, 1992. We talk about Super Brawl II and everything that was involved there then we talk about how Kip Frey was trying to change WCW. We also discuss the Japanese & Lucha scenes at the time as well as the wackiness of the USWA featuring Dennis Corralluzzo & The Fat Boys. Then we close out talking about the looming scandals on the horizon for the WWF. Fun show so check it out!!! 0:00:00 WCW 1:30:01 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, PWFG, UWFI, & JWP 1:48:13 Mexico: EMLL & UWA 2:00:15 Other USA: GWF, USWA, Potpourri, & LPWA 2:39:24 WWFSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris & David are joined by John Lister (Fighting Spirit Magazine) to discuss the week that was February 16-22, 1997. We discuss Shawn Michaels losing his smile and refusing to job (what a shock), the Final Four PPV and the RAW after featuring Paul Heyman calling in, Ken Shamrock & Naoya Ogawa going to New Japan, Vince McMahon & Bruce Prichard attending Rey de Reyes, a drunk Sandman cussing out Tod Gordon, & WCW buying New Japan??????? This is a must listen show! 0:00:00 WWF 1:42:28 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, Pancrase, & GAEA 2:30:01 Latin America: AAA, EMLL, Promo Azteca, & WWC 2:55:33 Other USA: ECW, Potpourri, & USWA 3:21:39 WCWSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris is joined by Scott Hudson & Steven Prazak to talk all things Atlanta Boys & Georgia independent wrestling as well as Global Wrestling Federation et al. We talk about the genesis of The Atlanta Boys, the legendary Uncle Sammy Kent, Georgia All-Star Wrestling road stories, Center Stage Theater being turned on it’s ass, the hate/hate relationship between WCW & The Atlanta Boys, Joe Pedicino & Olu Oliyami, Max Andrews, GWF history, Scott’s time in WCW, Steve’s time in ECW, and a lot more. This show is one of the best shows I have ever done and I hope you laugh as much as we did!!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris & David are riding solo this week talking about the week that was February 9-15, 1993. We talk about the entire restructuring of WCW with Bill Watts being fired and Jim Ross on his way out the door as well as how Pro Wrestling Torch was the catalyst for Watts’ dismissal. We also talk about Ric Flair coming back to WCW, Big Van Vader signing with UWFi, just how hot was Japan at this time, AAA vs. EMLL war raging on, Lex Luger showing up in Memphis, Hulk Hogan returning to WWF, & Dr. D David Shultz with all kinds of shenanigans. A tremendous show!!!!! 0:00:00 WCW 1:56:23 Japan: NJPW, UWFI, WAR, NOW, PWC, AJW, & JWP 2:34:00 North America Non-USA: Calgary, AAA, EMLL, & UWA 2:51:17 Other USA: GWF, SMW, USWA, & Potpourri 3:15:17 WWFSupport 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 May 10-16, 1990. We discuss the major strife and mass confusion that was going on in the NWA at the time both inside and outside the ring. We also discuss how All-Japan handled their promotion post-Genichiro Tenryu, the early days of Super World Sports, fun USWA news, and Road Warriors finally going to the WWF. A really fun show!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WCW1:11:52 Int’l: AJPW, SWS, FMW, AJW, & EMLL1:56:16 Other USA: Potpourri, USWA, & Portland2:33:13 WWFTo 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!Shop at Amazon via our link (go here for

Kris & David are joined by Chad Campbell (Where the Big Boys Play) to discuss the week that was October 20-26, 1990. We talk about some shakeups in the WWF both in and out of the ring, we discuss the return of Tatsumi Fujinami from a years absence, the debut of M.C. Jammer, Jerry Lawler’s hatred of beer, Jim Cornette and more legal issues, plus a special brief history of the Atlanta, Georgia Strip Club Culture!!!!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF0:54:28 Japan: NJPW & UWF1:23:33 Mexico: CMLL, UWA, & Fray Tormenta news, Potpourri w/ “Kongi Sports”1:52:49 Rest of the USA: USWA, World Class, & WCWTo 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 el

Kris is joined by Rob Bihari & Joe Lanza (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss the evolution of the live wrestling audience. We discuss the early beginnings of the wrestling chants and how ECW played a major factor in it but weren’t the true genesis. We also discuss our favorite wrestling towns and venues as well as live experiences which are worldwide. We also put WWE on blast on how they can make their product more appealing to their fans. This is a great show and if you love or hate the wrestling chant culture this is a must listen!!!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!Shop at Amazon via our link at 

Kris & David are joined Bruce Mitchell (Pro Wrestling Torch) to discuss the week that was October 13-19, 1986. We discuss the tragic car wreck that ended Magnum T.A.’s career in the ring and how the territory was affected from it. We also discuss the impending departure of Hacksaw Jim Duggan from the UWF, the return of Roddy Piper to the WWF, Riki Choshu to WWF?, and Mad Dog Vachon in his new role in life as……INSPECTOR GOURMET!!!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions0:52:37 UWF & WCCW1:29:50 International: AJPW, NJPW, EMLL, & Lutte International1:56:56 Other U.S.: AWA, CWA/Memphis, Championship Wrestling from Florida, Hawaii, ICW, L.A. Lucha, & Portland2:27:13 WWFTo 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 al

Kris & David are guestless this week but we have a tremendous show talking about the week that was October 6-12, 1997. We discuss the death of Brian Pillman and how badly it was handled by the WWF, the beginning of DeGeneration X, Jim Cornette = angry man, all kinds of Japan goodness such as the debut of PRIDE, Paul Heyman correcting Wade Keller, and the sheer madness of an Eric Bischoff chat on Prodigy!!!!!!!!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!Shop at Amazon via our link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon (go to TinyURL.com/BTSAmazonUK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your pocket; for you,

Kris & David are joined by Michael Rogalewski to discuss the week that was September 29-October 5, 1996 which features WWF in turmoil in New York City, comings and goings in Japan, Konnan vs. Antonio Pena at a tipping point, ECW getting red hot, and the early days of the nWo aren’t as great as we remember. This is a damn good show!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF0:52:42 AJPW, BJPW, IWA Japan, MUGA, Tokyo Pro, & UWFI1:37:35 AAA1:49:46 AWF, ECW, & USWA2:19:57 WCWSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris is joined by The Cubs Fan (Luchablog) & Alfredo Esparza (Lucha World) to discuss the Lucha Libre candidates on the 2015 Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame ballot. We talk about who should’ve been in already with some maybe even on the first induction list and we go over the cases of some of the modern guys and how they stack up against each other both good and bad. If you are a fan of Lucha Libre or if you are a voter that needs some swaying this show is a must listen!!!!​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!Shop at Amazon via our link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon (go to TinyURL.com/BTSAmazonUK if you

Kris & David are joined by Good Ol’ Will (Dangerous Alliance/Good Will Wrestling) to discuss the week that was September 22-27, 1984. We discuss Bobby Heenan jumping to WWF, Riki Choshu and friends jumping to AJPW, Jerry Lawler & Randy Savage jumping King Kong Bundy & Rick Rude, and WWF with mass jumps. Lots of jumping here so reach for the skies boys!!!!!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Intro & AWA0:21;58 AJPW0:32:23 NJPW0:45:00 EMLL1:03:21 Memphis1:20:35 Florida/Mid-South/Southwest/World Class1:51:05 WWFTo 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!Shop at Amazon via our link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon (go

Kris Zellner is joined by the mysterious El Boricua & Dylan Hales (Wrestling Culture) to discuss the history of Carlos Colon and why he is deserving to be a member of the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame. We discuss how important Colon was to not just wrestling in Puerto Rico but the culture all together as well as all of the great angles and matches that he was a part of. I learned a lot on this show and you will too as this is the most important episode of Exile that I have ever recorded!!!!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!Shop at Amazon via our link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon (go to TinyURL.com/

Kris is joined by Alan Counihan (Dr. Keith Presents) & Dylan Hales (Wrestling Culture) to discuss all of the Japanese based candidates on the 2015 Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame Ballot. We discuss who shouldn’t be in this section and where they should be placed, the historical significance of the modern candidates as well as their strengths and flaws. The age rule factor definitely comes up and the debates over certain candidates are really enlightening. If you are a fan of Japanese wrestling then this 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!Shop at Amazon via our link at Tiny

Kris & David are joined by Keith Harris (Cageside Seats) to discuss the week that was September 15-21, 1993 in pro wrestling around the world. We discuss Shawn Michaels quitting the WWF, Eddie Gilbert quitting ECW, WCW quitting the NWA and much much more. This show definitely won’t quit that’s for sure!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Intro0:02:18 WWF0:48:48 NJPW, FMW, JWP, Pancrase, & UWFI1:02:07 AAA, EMLL, & UWA1:40:21 ECW, GWF, SMW, USWA, & WWA2:24:42 NWA(!) & WCWTo 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!Shop at Amazon via our link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon (go to TinyURL.com/BTSAmazonUK if you’re