Between The Sheets

Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was February 14-20, 2000. We talk about all the complete insanity known as World Championship Wrestling inside and outside the ring featuring a near mutiny, Nitro, Thunder, & SuperBrawl. We also discuss the looming split in All-Japan, ECW screwing around with Chris Candido & Sabu to keep them from WCW, Memphis TV wars, Vince McMahon equating Mick Foley's wife Colette to Robin Givens, and much more. All in all one of the greatest shows we have ever done so you better listen!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WCW

2:16:49 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, BattlARTS, FMW, Osaka Pro, & Arsion

2:55:51 Classic Commercial Break

3:00:31 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game

3:36:24 Latin America: AAA, CMLL, IWRG, Tijuana, & WWC

3:51:08 MMA

3:58:10 ECW

4:28:27 Other USA: OVW, IWA Mid-South, NWA Wildside, Memphis, MAW, & Potpourri

4:56:03 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 not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!

You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them.

For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial!

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 into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris & David are joined by Beau James (King of Kingsport) to discuss the week that was February 7-13, 1985. We talk about David Shults getting fired from the WWF while Jimmy Hart made his debut, Antonio Inoki meeting with Ric Flair in Hawaii, Mr. J.R. comes to Georgia, the the filming of Santo Gold's Blood Circus in Baltimore, and much more. A fantastic show so don't miss it!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WWF

1:01:18 Int’l: NJPW, Montreal, EMLL, & WWC

1:29:03 Classic Commercial Break

1:36:59 Housekeeping/Amazon

2:14:33 USA East: PWUSA, JCP, CWG, CWF, SECW, & CWA

3:43:02 USA West (Mid-South, WCCW, Southwest, Central States, AWA, Portland, & Hawaii) & Blood Circus

4:44:42 Mailbag Preview: Worst Announcers

To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!

You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them.

For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial!

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 into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris Zellner is joined by Scott Bowden (KFR Podcast) to discuss the Memphis wrestling scene from January-May 1983. We talk about all the big matches and moments that took place at the Mid-South Coliseum as well as the WMC Studios in Memphis during a year in which Memphis was going through some turmoil as Jerry Lawler was on the verge of splitting off from Jerry Jarrett but stayed in the end. This is a tremendous 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 and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!

You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them.

For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial!

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 into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris & David are joined by Marty DeRosa (Marty & Sarah Love Wrestling podcast) to discuss the week that was January 31-February 6, 1995. We talk about Sid returning to the WWF and rumors of Jesse Ventura returning as well, Jacques Rougeau's falling out with the WWF, the great Bobby Cupo, the big Double Tables show at the ECW Arena, Herb Abrams getting on ESPN 2, and WCW's highly eventful Disney tapings. A great show, so listen now!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WWF

1:27:01 Japan: NJPW, WAR, FMW, IWA, IWU, & AJW

1:51:17 Classic Commercial Break

1:56:04 Housekeeping/Plugs/The Amazon Game

2:45:00 Mexico: AAA & EMLL

3:07:52 ECW

4:10:05 Other USA: NWA New Jersey, SMW, USWA, NWA Dallas, UWF, & Potpourri

5:11:07 WCW

6:12:27 Patreon preview: 1998 letters about “boob jobs” & Vince Russo

To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!

You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them.

For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial!

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 into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was January 24-30, 1988. We talk about the Battle of January 24th, with NWA's Bunkhouse Stampede pay-per-view going head-to-head with the WWF's Royal Rumble on USA to see who could put on the best show…and just who did Dave Meltzer give it to? We also discuss the turmoil in the JCP locker room with people quitting, Buzz Sawyer making waves in New Japan, Jerry Blackwell's SCW getting hot in Georgia, just why WrestleMania went to Atlantic City, and much more. Great show, so check it out!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions

1:52:52 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, Italy, Stampede, & WWC

2:17:51 Classic Commercial Break

2:22:35 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game

3:03:22 Other USA: SCW, CCW, CWA, WCCW, AWA, & Portland

3:34:18 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 not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!

You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them.

For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial!

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 into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris Zellner is joined by Barry Rose to discuss the Florida Heavyweight Title & Southern Heavyweight Title scene from 1979-81. We talk about all the champions of the era and all the key angles surrounding title changes and more. Barry tells some really fun stories here including how the early newsletter boom of the late 70's was spreading the news around the territory. Another solid show in this series so check it out!!!

To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!

You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them.

For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial!

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 into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Ep. #131: Jan. 17-23, 1987

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was January 17-23, 1987. We talk about Hulk Hogan getting a trophy for being the WWF Champion for 3 years which has Andre the Giant feeling some kind of way, The Barbarian being made into the new Bruiser Brody by New Japan, Buddy Landel winning wrestlers in a card game, Randy Hales getting attacked by the Daughters of Darkness, why was Bill Watts’ UWF airing on Philadelphia TV in 1992, Dusty Rhodes's tribute to the Seven Dwarfs, and much more. A highly entertaining show so don't miss it!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WWF

0:51:21 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, Montreal, Stampede, & WWC

1:15:56 Classic Commercial Break

1:21:52 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game/Saved By The Bell/Groceries

2:13:41 USA East: CWF, CCW, & CWA

3:10:26 USA West: UWF (w/ bonus IWCCW?!?), WCCW, AWA, Central States, & Portland

4:05:37 Jim Crockett Promotions

To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!

You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them.

For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out Powerbomb.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 20 day trial!

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 into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was January 10-16, 1993. We talk about Paul Heyman getting fired by WCW for dubious reasons, Bill Watts' last Clash of the Champions featuring the epic 2 Cold Scorpio music video, Guns ’n’ Roses members at the AJPW show at Korakuen Hall, AAA planning major show in Mexico City, Sapphire comes to Memphis, the debut of Monday Night RAW and tons more.....a loaded show so check it out!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WCW

1:49:33 Japan: AJPW, FMW, PWFG, UWFI, & JWP

2:15:42 Classic Commercial Break

2:19:33 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game

3:03:31 Latin America: AAA, EMLL, UWA, & WWC

3:25:16 Other USA: WWA, NGWA, IWF, SMW, USWA, GWF, Big D, Portland, & Potpourri

4:30:49 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 not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!

You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them.

To 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 into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was January 3-9, 1989. We talk about the Mega Powers’ pending breakup, Terry Taylor's "mistreatment" by the WWF, New Japan's plans for Sid Vicious, Tommy Rich & Mr. Donnie no longer hosting Southern Championship Wrestling, Jerry Lawler's war with the AWA, Ricky Steamboat signing with the NWA, and Dusty Rhodes a member of the Horsemen.....all that and more on this week's BTS, so don't miss it!!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WWF

0:52:35 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, AJW, & WWC

1:15:09 Classic Commercial Break

1:19:31 Housekeeping/Groceries/The Amazon Game

2:05:53 Other USA: ACW, SCW, CWF, CWA, WCCW, AWA, POWW, Portland, & Potpourri

3:09:58 NWA

4:09:35 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 exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!

You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them.

To 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 into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris & David are joined by John Thorne (Absolute Intense Wrestling) to discuss the week that was December 27, 1997-January 2, 1998. We talk about the crazy week that WCW had with Starrcade & Nitro taking place amidst lots of injuries and rumors of big stars possibly leaving for the WWF. We then discuss Antonio Inoki retiring for good, The best of Japan in 1997 according to Nikkan Sports, ECW battling cable services again, and Raw at Nassau Coliseum where a 13-year-old Bix was in attendance. This is a tremendous show!!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WCW

2:14:43 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, BJPW, ‘Jd, & Potpourri

2:44:46 Classic Commercial Break

2:48:47 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game/Burger discussion

3:33:56 Other North America: CAWF, AAA, & CMLL

3:53:39 Other USA: NWANJ & ECW

4:20:41 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 not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!

You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at TinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them.

To 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 into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands