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Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was August 9-15, 1994. We discuss the ongoing political battle between ECW & NWA over the NWA Title Tournament, Ted Turner wanting CBS & NBC, the retirement of Ashura Hara, the rudo turn of Konnan, Jim Cornette pissed at the Torch, and the retirement of Jacques Rougeau. A damn fun show so check it out!!!

0:00:00 ECW

0:37:55 WCW

1:13:44 Japan (NJPW, WAR, FMW, Michinoku Pro, NOW, PWFG, AJW, & LLPW) & Europe

1:48:02 Classic Commercial Break

1:55:52 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game

2:23:34 Mexico: AAA, EMLL, UWA, & Monterrey

2:56:13 Other USA: SMW, USWA, Dallas, PWA, & Road Warrior Hawk

3:59:24 WWF

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From the cavernous Heritage Room in beautiful Chattanooga, Tennessee, it's the first ever live in person Between The Sheets podcast! Kris and David go over how night one of the tournament went, and are then joined by the former Mr. Delicious, Matt Griffin, to talk about everything from producing the shows to when Bix got him heat in NWA Wildside.

After a break, we're joined by SCI entrant Dominic Garrini to talk about his relationship with the show, memorializing our mutual friend Chris "Chandler Biggins" Bryan, adapting Brazillian Jiu Jitsu to pro wrestling, going to seminars and tryout camps, and much more in a candid interview. Also, friends of the show like Keith Harris, Chris Wilcox, Steven Louis Lerner, and Papa Hales all make cameos. We had a blast, so check it out and join us next year if you didn't make the trip this time!

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Kris & David are joined by Esteban el Boricua (Pro Wrestling Only) to discuss the week that was August 2-8, 1993. We talk about the "retirement" of Carlos Colon and the WWC scene in general with Buck Robley as the booker. We then pivot to the WWF talking about the Lex Express, the end of Hulk Hogan, and the debut of Jim Cornette. We also talk about the 1993 G1 Climax which was way different than now and the super business they were doing. Plus we discuss AAA dominating Mexico, Cornette vs. Armstrongs, and of course.....WCW EVERYBODY!!!!! This is a great show so check it out!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WWC

0:44:27 WWF

1:38:46 Japan: NJPW, FMW, Michinoku Pro, NOW, PWC, Oriental Pro, W*ING, & AJW

2:37:43 Classic Commercial Break

2:44;01 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game

3:11:44 Mexico: AAA, EMLL, & UWA

3:31:08 Other USA: ECW, SMW, USWA, GWF, & BIg D

4:22:55 Potpourri: Verne Gagne bankruptcy, radio shows, & Hulk Hogan acting work

4:39:22 WCW

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Kris & David are guestless as we discuss the week that was July 26-August 1, 1989. We talk about Ricky Steamboat leaving the NWA and how it affected the promotion, how great Japanese wrestling (and pretty much wrestling in general around the world) was 1989, Dennis Condrey turning heel in Continental, wackiness in Memphis, the imminent end of World Class, Portland's resurgence, and Andre the Giant vs. Ultimate Warrior killing towns. A very strong episode of BTS so don't miss it!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WCW

0:54:33 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, FMW, & AJW

1:23:31 Classic Commercial Break

1:28:58 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game

2:16:38 Other North America: Grand Prix, Stampede, EMLL, & Monterrey

2:38:46 USA East: FCW, CWF, & CWA

3:10:41 USA West (WCCW, AWA, & Portland) & Potpourri

4:06:21 WWF

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In this free preview of the latest themed monthly special for Between The Sheets Patreon backers, Kris and David look at two letters to Dave Meltzer from 1991 issues of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. In the first, Dave Meltzer makes the call to hide the identity of a wrestler who wrote in to complain about not being paid by UWF promoter Herb Abrams (and of course we try to figure out who it was). In the second, Andrea Hart, the wife of Bruce, and sister-in-law of then-WWF wrestlers Bret Hart, Jim Neidhart, and Davey Boy Smith, defends the promotion's Gulf War-inspired storylines.

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Kris and David are back with another Patreon special, this time covering some of the best and most notable letters to The Readers' Pages section of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter from 1991 and 1992. Authors include Dave Prazak, Dr. Lucha Steve Sims, a Hart family member, Dennis Coralluzzo, Steve Gatorwolf, Bob Barnett, Tom Hankins, and many more. Plenty get the dreaded "DM:" response from Dave Meltzer, and a wide range of topics gets covered, including scandals, story accuracy, the future of videotape, Herb Abrams, and more. This was a lot of fun to record, so we hope you enjoy it!

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In this free preview of the latest Between The Sheets Mailbag for Patreon supporters, Kris and David answer a question about the legendary family of wrestling magazines dubbed the "Apter mags." Their influence, the best and worst parts, the sheer number of titles, and more are covered.

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Full show description:

The mailbag is back as Kris and David talk bad shows, the impact of the Apter Mags, WWF cashflow problems before the first WrestleMania, discontinued food products, and much more.

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Kris & David are joined by Beau James (King of Kingsport) to discuss the week that was July 19-25, 1984. We discuss the aftermath of Black Saturday from both the WWF & Georgia sides of things, the Brawl to End it All on MTV and the ascension of Wendi Richter, and of course all of the territories including how Central States got a big victory over the WWF in Kansas City. This is a great show, so don't miss out!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WWF

1:44:17 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, Montreal, Stampede, & WWC

2:24:16 Classic Commercial Break

2:30:23 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game

3:03:11 USA East: JCP, Georgia, CWF, SECW, & CWA

4:24:31 USA West: Mid-South, WCCW, SWCW, Central States, AWA, & Portland

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Kris Zellner is joined by Barry Rose (CWF Archives) to discuss the Florida Heavyweight Title/Southern Heavyweight Title scene in Florida from 1977-78. We talk about the Dusty Rhodes/Ernie Ladd feud which dominated the area for months, the rise of Dick Slater, Killer Karl Kox's importance in Florida, and so much more. This is a great show so check it out!!

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

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Kris & David are guestless this week celebrating our 2nd Anniversary of BTS and discussing the week that was July 5-11, 1986. We talk about Roddy Piper & Jesse Ventura possibly retiring as well asSlick & Dick Slater making their WWF debuts, Giant Baba still recognizing Stan Hansen as AWA Champ even after he quit AWA, all of the territories including Brad Armstrong & Steve Williams getting injured to go on Japanese tours, Fire & Flame attacking fans, and JCP bringing in much needed new talent. A very fun show as always so check it out!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WWF

0:54:56 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, & Stampede

1:16:14 Classic Commercial Break

1:19:48 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game

1:56:15 USA East: CWF, CCW, CWA, & UWF

2:44:16 USA West: WCCW, TASW, Central States, AWA, WWA, Portland, & PolyPro

3:20:10 Jim Crockett Promotions

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Kris and David are back with a ridiculously news-packed episode covering the week that was July 5th-11th, 2005, which was requested by a Patreon backer. We open with the death of Shinya Hashimoto, trying to parse the exact circumstances of his departure from NJPW, plus looking at his health and the rise and fall of Zero-One. On top of that, Jim Cornette is fired by WWE for slapping the future Santino Marella, the Summer of Punk rolls on in ROH, Kenta Kobashi vs. Samoa Joe is officially announced, Gene Snitsky teams with the Kings of Wrestling against Jimmy Snuka (and admires Lita’s feet), “Hogan Knows Best” debuts, WWE cuts a bunch of wrestlers including two married couples while negotiating with Brock Lesnar, AND the Mohammad Hassan/Undertaker beheading knockoff angle airs on the day of the 7/7 terrorist attack. One of the most loaded shows we have ever done, so check it out!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 Shinya Hashimoto

0:55:59 TNA

1:27:39 Japan: Zero-One Max, DDT, Dragon Gate, Michinoku Pro, HERO’S, Potpourri, & M*STYLE

2:08:47 Classic Commercial Break

2:11:59 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game

2:34:52 Other North America: Canada, CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, & Puerto Rico

3;03:22 U.S. Indies: ROH, CZW, WXW, CAPW, PWE, IWAMS, NWA No Limits, PTW, PWG, & Potpourri

4:30:08 WWE

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