Kris & David are joined by Beau James (@kingofkingsport) to discuss the week-plus that was July 27-August 3, 1987. We lead off with Vladimir Petrov being convicted on various drug-related charges from his pre-wrestling life and how he tried to avoid the situation. We also have Dusty Rhodes going off on the Horsemen fans at Techwood, Terry Funk returning to Florida, Kevin Sullivan being wacky, the dying days of the UWF, and much more from the JCP conglomerate. We also talk about Bam Bam Bigelow&#39;s last match of his initial New Japan run, George Barnes and other awesomeness in Memphis, including WRESTLING’S PRICE IS RIGHT(!), Joel Goodhart&#39;s Squared Circle Fan Club going to Memphis, Bruiser Brody doing the unthinkable in World Class, the early days of Wild West Wrestling, Rick Rude making his WWF TV debut, and so much more on an extremely fun episode of BTS!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions: Traditional JCP, CWF, & UWF1:47:31 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, Grand Prix, Stampede, Al Tomko’s All-Star Wrestling, El Hijo del Santo vs. Espanto Jr., & WWC2:15;47 Classic Commercial Break2:20:46 A Very Special Halftime3:29:11 Other USA: Deep South, Continental, WOW, Memphis, WCCW, Wild West, AWA, Portland, Hollywood, & Paul Boesch5:19:45 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!If you’re looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then VyprVPN is what you’ve been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you’ll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.67/month if you go with a three year subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you’re looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app&#39;s directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Between The Sheets

Ep. #313: July 27-August 3, 1987 with Beau James

Kris & David are back with our 6th Anniversary episode of Between the Sheets....that&#39;s right: SIX FULL YEARS! Hard to believe, isn&#39;t it? This show was also a Patron-requested show by Jayce Naccarato, as we discuss the week-plus that was July 18-27, 1992. We open with the coverage of the explosive Penthouse Magazine article on Vince McMahon and the WWF, which touched on all the major scandals that Titan Sports had on their name at the time. We also talk about the Natural Disasters winning the WWF Tag Titles, new and old faces coming into the WWF, ticket sales for SummerSlam at Wembley Stadium, and steroid use in wrestling. We then go to around the world for all the news and results from our week before coming back to the United States to talk about the end of Joe Pedicino’s Superstars of Wrestling block in Atlanta, Rock ’n’ Roll Express reuniting in both SMW & the USWA, Robert Fuller making his SMW debut, confusion over the identity of the original Gorgeous George after the death of George Arena, and the Bill Watts era in WCW, which is really getting cranked up and is always fun to talk about. A very strong show, even with all our difficulties in getting it completed, so you know what to do....LISTEN NOW!!!!Content Warning: The portion of the first segment devoted to Jeff Savage’s Penthouse feature on the WWF scandals contains frank discussion of the sexual assault allegations contained in the article. If you have any concerns that this could be triggering or otherwise upsetting to you, then you may want to skip directly from the end of Dave Meltzer’s “Week in Review” to the main WWF section that starts at 1:07:13.Timestamps:0:00:00 Week in Review & WWF scandals feature in Penthouse1:07:13 WWF2:10:04 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, OPW, W*ING, PWFG, AJW, JWP, & CWA2:38:13 Classic Commercial Break2:42:29 Halftime2:44:14 Latin America: AAA, CMLL, UWA, & WWC3:04:13 Other USA: Joe Pedicino, WIN, SAPW, AWF, NAWF, ICWA, SMW, USWA, GWF, Big D, St. Louis, LPWA, WWA (LA), CWUSA, & George Arena4:29:50 WCW4:54:53 Patreon Preview: Just how much DID CM Punk’s “pipe bomb” promo affect Monday Night Raw’s Nielsen ratings?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 Discord, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you’re looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then VyprVPN is what you’ve been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you’ll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.67/month if you go with a three year subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you’re looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app&#39;s directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Ep. #312: July 18-27, 1992

Kris & David are joined by Ed Kody (@PodVanEd) to discuss the week plus that was July 14-23, 1997. We start with the WWF, where we get the debut of DUDE LOVE—which is why Ed is on this week in the first place—and how that debut affected a 10 year old Ed back then. We also talk about both the July 14 and July 21 episodes of Raw, featuring the debut of The Patriot, Shawn Michaels cutting quite the promo in Nova Scotia, Bret Hart attacking Vince McMahon, the impending arrival of Kane, and much more. We discuss the Raw abandoning airing live every week as a cost-cutting measure, as well as the changing TV structure in wrestling in general, plus we also talk about Masahiro Chono breaking his ankle at an Orlando WCW taping, Great Sasuke being unhappy with the WWF as Michinoku Pro was in flux, Rickson Gracie & Nobuhiko Takada getting much closer to actually happening, ECW wanting to sue WCW over Raven & Stevie Richards appearing at Bash at the Beach, Rick Rude turning heel in ECW, changes coming to WCW in the form of Thunder and Terry Taylor getting a lot more power, and much more. This is an awesome show, so please don&#39;t miss it!!!!0:00:00 WWF2:24:03 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, MUGA, BattlARTS, BJPW, FMW, Fuyuki Army, Michinoku Pro, SPWF, Wrestle Dream Factory, Takada vs. Rickson, Pancrase, RINGS, AJW, Women’s Junior All-Star show, GAEA, JWP, & CWA3:18:39 Classic Commercial Break3:23:05 Halftime3:29:04 Other North America: Frank Sisson, Harry Smith, AAA, CMLL, Monterrey, & Promo Azteca3:45:36 ECW4:42:13 Other USA: USofA, New Jack City, ECWA, ASW (NC), NCW, NWA 2000, USWA, IWMS, ICW (MI), & APW5:04:07 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!If you’re looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then VyprVPN is what you’ve been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you’ll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.67/month if you go with a three year subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you’re looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app&#39;s directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Ep. #311: July 14-23, 1997 with Ed Kody

Kris Zellner is joined yet again by Jeff G. Bailey (@JeffGBailey1) & Rev. Dan "The Dragon" Wilson (@revdanwilson) as we Walk on the Wildside, discussing the amazing months of June & July 2001 in NWA Wildside. We talk about the fantastic buildup to Freedom Fight 2001 featuring Adam Jacobs&#39;s trek in the Wildside TV Title tournament, Jason Cross making a big career decision, the Kohl Twins dumping Jeff for Steve Martin, Caprice Coleman & Jimmy Rave&#39;s war for the Wildside Jr. Title, and so much more. We then talk about Freedom Fight 2001 and WAR GAMES!!!!!!!! featuring a major surprise, including why it happened, plus all the major happenings from that show. We also talk about the rise of "Mr. Delicious" Jacey North, the debut of TANK, the Wildside Tag Division becoming elite, Rick Michaels & The Lost Boyz joining the Sinister Minister, and so much damn more. A fantastic show about a fantastic era of NWA Wildside!!!!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!If you’re looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then VyprVPN is what you’ve been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you’ll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.67/month if you go with a three year subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you’re looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app&#39;s directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Exile on Badstreet #76: Walking on the Wildside Part 9 w/ Jeff G. Bailey & Dan "The Dragon" Wilson

Kris & David are back for the second (and final) part of this week&#39;s BTS, which was requested by CasualWayne via our Patreon. Here, we start with TNA, where we recap both the weekly PPV and Impact episode on Fox Sports Net, as well as running down all kinds of other TNA drama as usual. We also talk about Pierre Carl Ouelett making waves in Montreal for IWS, El Hijo del Santo getting pranked the Mexican equivalent of Punk&#39;d, CZW running Best of the Best 4 and Chikara having Young Lions Cup the same weekend, PWG The Reason for the Season in Los Feliz with CM Punk vs. Super Dragon, nostalgia shows in Tennessee, Hulk Hogan on Best Damn Sports Show Period, and so much more. Don&#39;t forget this one as we got some really great audio here!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 TNA0:46:48 Other North America: IWS, CMLL, ENESMA, Monterrey, El Hijo del Santo, IWAPR, & WWC1:05:02 Other USA: Bam Bam Bigelow, CZW, Chikara Pro, WXW, Knoxville, Memphis, PWG, Inoki Dojo, Real Pro Wrestling, Hulk Hogan, & OVWTo 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!If you’re looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then VyprVPN is what you’ve been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you’ll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.67/month if you go with a three year subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you’re looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app&#39;s directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Ep. #310: July 7-13, 2004 with Alan Counihan (Part 2)

Kris & David are joined by Alan Counihan (@Alan4L) for the first part (of two) of this week&#39;s BTS, as we discuss the week that was July 7-13, 2004. This was a Patron-requested show, selected by CasualWayne, who we thank for his contribution. We lead off with Pro Wrestling NOAH running their first Tokyo Dome show, headlined by Kenta Kobashi vs. Jun Akiyama in one of the best matches of the era, and also featuring the first ever meeting between Keiji Mutoh & Mitsuharu Misawa, as they faced off in a tag team match. We also talk about Rusher Kimura&#39;s retirement, plus give a detailed rundown of every match on the show. We also go in depth on everything else in Japan, including the real stories of why Hiroshi Tanahashi didn&#39;t jump to All Japan in 2002 and the genesis of Dragon Gate, with information that very few even knew. Alan also joins us for the WWE section, where we talk about the Vengeance PPV featuring the Evolution/Eugene angle, as well as Raw & SmackDown that week. Raw also includes the beginning of the Diva Search, which would become (in)famous for many reasons. Excellent stuff here, so you’d better not miss out!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 Japan: NOAH, AJPW, NJPW, Zero-One, DDT, Osaka Pro, PWC, Ryuma Go, Ultimo Dragon, Dragon Gate, GAEA, & Jaguar’s Cup3:12:27 Classic Commercial Break3:16:21 Halftime: Housekeeping/In-House Notes3:31:09 WWETo 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!If you’re looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then VyprVPN is what you’ve been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you’ll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.67/month if you go with a three year subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you’re looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app&#39;s directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Ep. #310: July 7-13, 2004 with Alan Counihan (Part 1)

Kris Zellner & Rob Naylor are back with another episode of Cover 2 Cover, this time discussing the December 1987 issue of The Wrestler. We talk about Ric Flair and how he "must" wrestle "Dr. Death" Steve Williams NOW!!!, as well as the whole booking of the JCP/UWF merger, going over what should&#39;ve been done. We also talk about the turnover at the top of the card in the WWF, as Hulk Hogan had a new wave of heels coming in to challenge him, as well as Curt Hennig & Jerry Lawler feuding over the AWA Title, plus all of the columns, news, and more on this extremely fun episode of Cover 2 Cover!!!!!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!If you’re looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then VyprVPN is what you’ve been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you’ll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.67/month if you go with a three year subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you’re looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app&#39;s directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Cover 2 Cover Ep. #25: Karma Chameleon

Kris & David are, once again, joined by Robert O'Connor (@ghostofquinones), he whose views may not reflect those of Between The Sheets, to discuss the week plus that was June 26-July 4th, 1994. We talk about the buildup to WCW’s first Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair match at Bash at the Beach 1994, with Hogan “training” with George Foreman and advising Jimmy Hart to punch out Sherri Martel, plus all kinds of other WCW goodies. We then go to Japan where we talk about Tom Zenk in AJPW, Art Barr and MAX MOON in NJPW, a major WAR show, and all kinds of other Japan goodness. We also talk about Mexico’s Double Power shows ending via a major falling out between AAA and the UWA, before going back to the United States to talk about Cactus Jack throwing down his WCW Tag Team Championship belt on ECW in ECW, SMW airing a “training video” featuring Jim Cornette’s F.I.T.E. “union,” Nobutaka Araya and Takashi Okano as the Masters of the Orient in Memphis, Chris Adams winning the GWF Championship in Dallas, and so much more. We then close with the WWF. starting with the tragic death of Joey Marella and “the July 4th curse,” before moving on to Jim Ross returning to the WWF and Paul Bearer in the Heartbreak Hotel, among other things. All that and so much more on a fantastic episode of Between the Sheets!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 0:55:18 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, WAR, FMW, Michinoku Pro, RINGS, AJW, & CWA 1:40:49 Mexico: AAA, CMLL, & UWA 1:58:44 Classic Commercial Break 2:01:39 Halftime 2:14:56 Other USA: ECW, SMW, USWA, Jim Crockett Promotions, GWF, & OPWF 3:43:38 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 ( http://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! If you’re looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then VyprVPN ( https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100394669-14508824 ) is what you’ve been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you’ll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.67/month if you go with a three year subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you’re looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv ( http://independentwrestling.tv/ ) and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets ( http://tinyurl.com/IWTVsheets ) to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene. To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets ( http://feeds.feedburner.com/BTSheets ) into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Ep. #309: June 26-July 4, 1994 with Robert O'Connor

Kris & David continue with the week-plus that was June 21-29, 2001; this is the 2nd show which features everything except the WWF. We lead off with a very newsworthy and loaded UFC card at the Meadowlands, featuring Tito Ortiz vs. the unlikely challenger that was Elvis Sinosic, as well as the emergence of B.J. Penn and much more. Then we go to Japan and talk about the major happenings there, including Shinya Hashimoto’s falling out with New Japan, as well as Mexico & Puerto Rico. We then go back to the United States for the indie scene, talking about the Jersey J-Cup, Chris Adams being indicted in Texas, and much more. Don't miss this one as this is a fun show…and there’s a very special announcement up top!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 UFC 0:32:00 Eastern Hemisphere: AJPW, NJPW, NOAH, BattlARTS, BJPW, DDT, FMW, Michinoku Pro, Osaka Pro, Toryumon, AJW, ARSION, JWP, LLPW, NEO Ladies, Chyna, & Vince Russo 1:25:30 Classic Commercial Break 1:28:44 Halftime 1:49:53 Other North America: BCW, Stampede, ECCW, AAA, CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, Tijuana, IWAPR, & WWC 2:07:23 Other USA: JerseyCW, LASW, SCW (NC), Memphis, IWAMS, Chris Adams, LVPW, Rev Pro, UPW, & FMLL 2:46:16 Patreon Preview: Wade Keller gets a letter from Not Paul Heyman 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 ( http://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 ( https://www.amazon.com/?tag=betweenthesheets-20 ) (go here ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=btsheets-21 ) for Amazon UK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your pocket; for you, it’s the same experience you’d get going to Amazon the usual way. If you’re looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then VyprVPN ( https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100394669-14508824 ) is what you’ve been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you’ll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.67/month if you go with a three year subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you’re looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv ( http://independentwrestling.tv/ ) and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets ( http://tinyurl.com/IWTVsheets ) to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene. To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets ( http://feeds.feedburner.com/BTSheets ) into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Ep. #308: June 21-29, 2001 with Tyler Gignac (Part 2)

ris & David are joined by Tyler Gignac, our Patron who requested this week's show, and little did he know it would end up needing two files to be safe, as we discuss the week-plus that was June 21-29, 2001. Tyler joins us for the first half, where discusses all the happenings in the World Wrestling Federation, their planned version of World Championship Wrestling, and their developmental program, which is in upheaval. We talk about a very newsworthy King of the Ring PPV featuring Kurt Angle going to war with Shane McMahon and Booker T making quite the first impression on Steve Austin, Raw & Smackdown featuring more buildup for the WCW invasion, the insanity of the DDP-Undertaker feud, the debut of Tough Enough, Chyna’s excommunication from the company, the quarterly report, and so much more. Then we move on to the WWF's version of WCW and the planning that was going into making that a reality, with the former Turner property getting Raw on TNN, plus lots more talent news. Then we talk about the huge changes in developmental, as they cut ties with Memphis Championship Wrestling and go with Les Thatcher's Heartland Wrestling Association, including all of the the ramifications of that move. This is loaded show, so listen now and don’t miss part two for everything else, including a big announcement!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF proper 2:29:10 WWF’s WCW 3:16:00 WWF developmental 3:57:54 Patreon Preview: Wade Keller gets a letter from Not Paul Heyman 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 ( http://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 ( https://www.amazon.com/?tag=betweenthesheets-20 ) (go here ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=btsheets-21 ) for Amazon UK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your pocket; for you, it’s the same experience you’d get going to Amazon the usual way. If you’re looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then VyprVPN ( https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100394669-14508824 ) is what you’ve been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you’ll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.67/month if you go with a three year subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you’re looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv ( http://independentwrestling.tv/ ) and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets ( http://tinyurl.com/IWTVsheets ) to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene. To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets ( http://feeds.feedburner.com/BTSheets ) into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Ep. #308: June 21-29, 2001 with Tyler Gignac (Part 1)

In this free preview clip of the second episode (of two) in our deep dive Patreon series on the post-TNN death spiral of ECW, Kris and David look at an unsigned letter that Wade Keller ran in the Pro Wrestling Torch in May 2001. A couple months before Wade would accuse Paul Heyman of sending numerous burner email accounts to fabricate demand for ECW joining the WWF’s WCW invasion angle, he get what reads like…well…a letter from a Paul Heyman burner account. And it’s very, very obvious. If you like this level of peak Paul Heyman shenanigans, then you’ll love how this story develops in the full version of the episode for Between The Sheets Patreon members. To hear the whole show, you need to become a Between The Sheets patron at the $5/month level or higher by going to *Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets* ( http://www.patreon.com/betweenthesheets ). ----- Full show description: 2021 is *still* the 20th anniversary of American professional wrestling changing forever, and you know what that means: The second and final part of our deep dive into the death of ECW! With ECW having no shows booked, Paul Heyman goes to the WWF as an announcer and creative team member…while also forgetting to tell inDemand that the scheduled Living Dangerously pay-per-view event wasn’t happening. ECW’s parent company, HHG Corp, files for bankruptcy, leading to a fuller understanding of the company’s finances…but conspicuously makes no mention of ECW’s intellectual property or receivables due from their ongoing home video deals with Pioneer, Delta, and/or RF Video. Wade Keller gets a very conspicuous unsigned letter defending Heyman…and then numerous wrestling websites start getting a deluge of emails demanding ECW be added to the WWF’s WCW invasion angle. ECW does, in fact, get added to the angle…pissing off the bankruptcy trustee and motivating Wade Keller and Dave Meltzer to point to Heyman as the person behind the aforementioned deluge of emails. There could be no more appropriate final episode to the ECW on TNN/Death of ECW series than this one. It is Paul Heyman at his Paul Heyman-est. Enjoy! Timestamps: 0:00:00 February 2001 (ECW in limbo) 0:44:02 March 2001 (Paul Heyman debuts on Raw) 1:25:18 April 2001 (HHG Corp files for bankruptcy) 2:02:17 May-June 2001 2:18:39 July 2001 (ECW joins the WWF’s WCW invasion angle) 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 ( http://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 ( https://www.amazon.com/?tag=betweenthesheets-20 ) (go here ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=btsheets-21 ) for Amazon UK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your pocket; for you, it’s the same experience you’d get going to Amazon the usual way. If you’re looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then VyprVPN ( https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100394669-14508824 ) is what you’ve been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you’ll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.67/month if you go with a three year subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you’re looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv ( http://independentwrestling.tv/ ) and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets ( http://tinyurl.com/IWTVsheets ) to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene. To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets ( http://feeds.feedburner.com/BTSheets ) into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

[Patreon Preview] Wade Keller gets a letter from Not Paul Heyman

Kris & David are joined by ACTION Wrestling promoter Matt Griffin (@MattTheMouth) to discuss the week that was June 16-22, 2003. We talk about NWA TNA's 1st anniversary show—not yet called Slammiversary—which was quite the event, with Vince Russo killing the timing of the show with a long promo, Sting making his in-ring debut, Sean Waltman making his return, and much more, plus the well-received after-show party with the Nashville fans. We also have other assorted TNA news, and then we go international, where we have all kinds of results from many promotions, plus Shocker turning back technico in CMLL, before returning to all of the news in the U.S. On the indie scene, Buff Bagwell & A.J. Styles beef in a Georgia locker room, Matt works a Florida indie tournament under his alter ego of "Mr. Delicious" Jacey North, and much more before closing out with an epic WWE section. Not only does Randy Orton start his feud with Mick Foley on Raw, but Stephanie McMahon also bares her soul on Smackdown in the infamous promo where she accuses her father of pimping her out when she was 17. All that and tons more make up a fantastic show this week, so listen now!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 NWA-TNA 1:18:21 Eurasia: AJPW, Zero-One, Capture International, GUDO, Osaka Pro, Toryumon, WMF, AJW, ARSION, GAEA, JWP, wXw, & FWA 1:47:37 Other North America: Stampede, AAA, CMLL, Monterrey, IWAPR, & “Conan” Silveira confused with Konnan 2:12:08 Classic Commercial Break 2:15:40 Halftime: Housekeeping/In-House Notes 2:39:41 Other USA: 3PW, Ole Anderson, USACW, NWA Wildside, Gary Juster, Superior Wrestling, HCW, MLW, IPW, IWAMS, Inoki Dojo, APW, Bruno Sammartino, & Zane Bresloff 4:06:13 WWE 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 ( http://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! If you’re looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then VyprVPN ( https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100394669-14508824 ) is what you’ve been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you’ll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.67/month if you go with a three year subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you’re looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv ( http://independentwrestling.tv/ ) and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets ( http://tinyurl.com/IWTVsheets ) to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene. To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets ( http://feeds.feedburner.com/BTSheets ) into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Ep. #307: June 16-22, 2003 with Matt Griffin

Kris & David are joined by Roy Lucier (@RoyLucier) to discuss the week-plus that was June 7th-June 15th, 1992. We talk about Lex Luger’s serious motorcycle accident that changed his career as well as the fortunes of the World Bodybuilding Federation. Speaking of which, we talk about the 2nd WBF PPV with lots of clips of the show, which very few people were able to watch. We also have a extremely interesting Randy Savage promo, plus the debut of Razor Ramon’s vignettes to finish off the WWF section. We then go to the international section, where we talk about the official birth of Heisei Ishingun in New Japan & promotional wars in Mexico, as AAA is just a month into its existence while CMLL has some of the Japanese female talent headlining Arena Mexico. We go back to the U.S. and talk about John McAdam's promotion, Jerry Lawler creating The Hornet in the USWA, big time uncertainty in the GWF, and the Los Angeles lucha scene. We then finish with WCW, where “Cowboy” Bill Watts has fully taken over and the changes start immediately on TV. This is an extremely fun show, so please don't miss out!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Titan Sports: WWF & WBF 2:12:47 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, SWS, FMW, W*ING, Universal Lucha Libre, PWFG, AJW, LLPW, CWA, Grand Prix, AAA, CMLL, UWA, & WWC 3:14:42 Classic Commercial Break 3:17:48 Halftime 3:39:58 Other USA: UCW (McAdam), UWF (Abrams), NAWA (Mara), Gary Wolfe Produce, WIN, NCW (SC), NGWA, SWA (GA), ICWA, SMW, USWA, GWF, Big D, NWF (Robley), L.A. Lucha, & Portland 5:16:10 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 ( http://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 ( https://www.amazon.com/?tag=betweenthesheets-20 ) (go here ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=btsheets-21 ) for Amazon UK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your pocket; for you, it’s the same experience you’d get going to Amazon the usual way. If you’re looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then VyprVPN ( https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100394669-14508824 ) is what you’ve been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you’ll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.67/month if you go with a three year subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you’re looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv ( http://independentwrestling.tv/ ) and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets ( http://tinyurl.com/IWTVsheets ) to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene. To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets ( http://feeds.feedburner.com/BTSheets ) into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Ep. #306: June 7-15, 1992 with Roy Lucier

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was June 2-8, 1991. We talk about booker/talent coordinator/color commentator Dusty Rhodes being removed from WCW television by Jim Herd and how that will affect his spot as a booker two big shows coming in the next several weeks. Also in WCW, we talk about the birth of Jim Ross' radio show on WSB in Atlanta, which was a big deal to Georgia’s wrestling fans. We also go over all the things going on in Japan, Mexico, & Puerto Rico before talking about the farce that was Derrick Dukes vs. Mark Gastineau in an alleged pro boxing match in Virginia, which was a pretty big deal at the time. We also have various updates on wrestling on ESPN and Herb Abrams' UWF, plus Eddie Gilbert being awesome in USWA, Demolition Crush showing up in Portland, and a major controversy erupting when the WWF kicked some newsletter readers out of a house show in Omaha, Nebraska and banned them from every returning. We’ve got an awesome show this week, so don't miss it!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 0:43:08 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, SWS, Universal, UWFi, AJW, CWA, & GPW 1:04:44 Latin America: CMLL, UWA, Tijuana, & WWC 1:18:54 Classic Commercial Break 1:23:01 Halftime: Housekeeping/In-House Notes 1:55:02 Other USA: Dukes vs. Gastineau, ESPN, IWCCW, SAPW, IWF, UWF, USWA, PWA, & Portland 3:04:45 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 ( http://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! If you’re looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then VyprVPN ( https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100394669-14508824 ) is what you’ve been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you’ll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.67/month if you go with a three year subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you’re looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv ( http://independentwrestling.tv/ ) and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets ( http://tinyurl.com/IWTVsheets ) to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene. To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets ( http://feeds.feedburner.com/BTSheets ) into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Ep. #305: June 2-8, 1991

Kris Zellner & Rob Naylor are back with our latest episode of Cover 2 Cover, where we go way back in time to discuss the May 1980 issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated. We talk about Harley Race & Dusty Rhodes battling it out for the NWA World Heavyweight Title, simmering issues between Bruno Sammartino & Larry Zbyszko, Antonio Inoki as an American hero, the origin of the Super Destroyer "Marks," the crazy roster of Jim Crockett Promotions at that time, PWI asking if Hulk Hogan will dominate the 1980’s, and much more. This is an extremely fun 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 ( http://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 ( https://www.amazon.com/?tag=betweenthesheets-20 ) (go here ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=btsheets-21 ) for Amazon UK if you’re in Europe)— Nothing extra comes out of your pocket; for you, it’s the same experience you’d get going to Amazon the usual way. If you’re looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then VyprVPN ( https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100394669-14508824 ) is what you’ve been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you’ll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.67/month if you go with a three year subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you’re looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services. For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv ( http://independentwrestling.tv/ ) and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets ( http://tinyurl.com/IWTVsheets ) to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene. To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets ( http://feeds.feedburner.com/BTSheets ) into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Cover 2 Cover Ep. #24: Polk County Powerhouse

Every Monday, Kris Zellner and David Bixenspan go over how a given week in professional wrestling history was covered by the wrestling media, primarily in the "dirt sheet" newsletters. The deepest dive into wrestling history that you can find.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donations

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