Between The Sheets

Kris & David are guestless this week to discuss the week that was February 15-21, 1998. We talk about the tragic death of Louie Spicolli and how the wrestling industry handled it for the good or bad. We also talk about a big week in the WWF with No Way Out of Texas on PPV and Shawn Michaels' serious back issues. We then cover All-Japan talking to ECW & WWF, Don Frye catching fire in New Japan, Paco Alonso & Victor Quinones burying the hatchet, ECW & NWA New Jersey having more issues, IWA Mid-South's Eddie Gilbert Memorial Show, and Hulk Hogan's lust for power makes WCW revolve around him even more. This is a loaded show so listen now!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 Louie Spicolli

0:52:55 WWF

2:04:23 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, Fuyuki Army, Tarzan Goto, AJW, Arsion, Gaea, & LLPW

2:48:34 Classic Commercial break

2:50:51 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game

3:14:32 Latin America: AAA, EMLL, Monterrey, Promo Azteca, & WWC

3:33:11 ECW & NWA New Jersey

3:52:05 U.S. Indies: ECWA, IPWA, IWA Mid-South, Music City Wrestling, Jerry Lawler, APW, & Portland

4:26:33 WCW

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Kris & David is joined by Brad Stutts (CWF Mid-Atlantic/PWX) to discuss the week that was February 8-14, 1996. We talk about the saga of Brian Pillman and the aftermath of Super Brawl VI plus more WCW wackiness, we then go to Japan to discuss the superpush of Shiro Koshinaka, Canada for the acquittal of Davey Boy Smith, the birth of the House of Hardcore, Bret Hart & Undertaker in Memphis, UFC on 20/20, and Vince McMahon goes over the edge in his hate of Ted Turner. A LOADED SHOW SO LISTEN NOW!!!

0:00:00 WCW

1:57:19 Japan: NJPW, FMW, IWA, Michinoku Pro, & WAR

2:18:02 Other North America: Canada, AAA, EMLL, & PROMELL

2:30:29 Classic Commercial Break

2:34:39 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game

3:14:24 Other USA: ECW, USWA, & Potpourri

4:17:44 UFC

4:32:21 WWF

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Kris & David are joined by Dave Prazak (Shimmer) this week to discuss the week that was February 1-7, 1994. We talk about the sad roster of the WWF at this time, the Skinheads vs. New Japan vs. WAR feud, AAA & UWA hooking up in Mexico, the greatest night in Northeast Indie History at that point featuring The Night The Line Was Crossed, SMW & USWA greatness featuring Mr. Corey Maclin & RONNIE LOTTZ, & WCW botching the Ric Flair/Vader angle. A definite must listen if there ever was one!!!!

P.S. Pay close attention to how much time is left at the end…

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WWF

0:44:14 Int’l: NJPW, Michinoku Pro, RINGS, CRMW, AAA, EMLL, & UWA

1:21:15 Classic Commercial Break

1:25:07 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game

1:57:17 Northeast Indies: WWN, WWA/NWANJ, & ECW

3:05:28 Other USA: SMW, USWA, CWI, Dallas (GWF & Big D), & Potpourri

4:17:34 WCW

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In this preview of the latest Patreon-exclusive, themed edition of Between The Sheets, Kris and David talk about Jack Tunney becoming “WWF President,” George Scott’s new rules for the talent as WWF booker, the first part of a discussion about Ashura Hara’s mysterious problems with AJPW, and a glimpse of everyone’s favorite hotline.

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Here's the description for the full show:

Kris and Bix wrap up the expansion series for now as they go through the end of 1984. Topics include the WWF’s money troubles, Giant Baba’s own coups with AJPW, newspaper articles about Tuesday Night Titans, the “merger” of the Memphis, Georgia, and Crockett promotions, Bob Backlund and Bert Prentice’s startup promotions, a WWF spokesman talking trash to Bob Geigel in a newspaper article, Billy Jack Haynes’ short-lived first WWF run, Ashura Hara disappearing from AJPW, and MUCH more. A great show! If you have suggestions for the next few months of themed shows, let us know in the comments.

Timestamps:

0:00:00 Mat Results October 1984

0:38:27 Shedlock October-November 1984

1:00:47 Mat Results November 1984

1:43:04 Global Wrestling News Service November 1984 & Shedlock November-December 1984

2:03:03 Mat Results December 1984 & Shedlock December 1984

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Kris & David are guestless this week to discuss the week that January 25-31, 1992. We talk about Kip Frey wanting Marty Jannetty & Shane Douglas to be the WCW Rockers, Blond Outlaws leaving New Japan, Corey Maclin calling the Kennett Concession Stand Brawl, Bruce Prichard Turns Heel, and the Road to Wrestlemania VIII begins. This is a really good show so listen now!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WCW

0:25:56 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, RINGS, & JWP

0:42:15 Classic Commercial Break

0:46:02 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game

1:18:23 Other North America: Canada, EMLL, UWA, AWF, & WWC

1:35:54 Other USA: USWA, GWF, & Portland

2:11:54 Potpourri

2:41:46 WWF

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Kris & David are joined by Joe Sposto this week to discuss the week that was January 18-24, 1995. We talk about the 1995 Royal Rumble and the aftermath of that plus the RAW tapings the night later where there was a questionable injury that took place. We also talk about some great All-Japan matches featuring the usual suspects and some other fun shows in Japan. We then talk about ECW trying to move southwards, New Jack getting arrested, Jim Crockett & Dallas having issues, and the return of Ric Flair from his retirement with the WCW All-Nighter showing lots of his matches to get you ready for it. This was a blast so listen now!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WWF

1:31:54 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, Michinoku Pro, Other Japan, AAA, EMLL, & UWA

2:04:36 Classic Commercial Break

2:08:53 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game

2:50:11 Other USA: ECW, SMW, USWA, NWA Dallas, AWA, & Potpourri

4:00:44 WCW

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Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was January 11-17, 1989. We talk about Dusty Rhodes being removed from power in the NWA and the backlash from that happening. We also talk about the Russians invading New Japan and then we go to a story that spans multiple territories regarding Jerry Lawler and the status of his world title. Then we go to the WWF to talk about the Royal Rumble and Bobby Heenan being on the All-Madden Team. All this and more for a really fun show so check it out!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WCW

0:45:34 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, Other, Stampede, Mexico, & WWC

1:09:26 Classic Commercial Break

1:13:53 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game

1:39:04 Other USA: ACW, SCW, CWA, CWF, WCCW, AWA, & Portland

2:25:18 WWF

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Kris Zellner & Dylan Hales discuss the indie wrestling scene around the world looking back from 2016 and looking forward to 2017. We discuss some of our Best Ofs from 2016 and go over all the major promotions and what we think about them going into 2017. This is a tremendous show so listen now!!!

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Kris & David are guestless this week talking about the week that was January 4-10, 1999. We talk about all the insane events going on around the world with 3 major world heavyweight titles changing hands. We talk about all the other events going on with ECW running a big PPV and a fun episode of Memphis Power Pro plus a CAN'T MISS WCW section with the FINGER POKE OF DOOM. This is a must listen show!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WWF

0:5:3:33 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, BJPW, FMW, Fuyuki Army, Michinoku Pro, WPW, Other, AJPW, & LLPW

1:40:39 Other North America: Canada, EMLL, IWRG, & IWAPR

2:04:28 Classic Commercial Break

2:06:56 The Amazon Game

2:44:59 ECW

3:30:11 Other USA: IPW(A), Music City Wrestling, MPPW, IWAMS, & Potpourri

3:51:24 WCW

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Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was December 28, 1990-January 3, 1991. We talk about the return of Dusty Rhodes to WCW and the return of WCW talent to Family Feud. We also talk about Eddie Gilbert possibly leaving Memphis and the first TV tapings for a Joe Pedicino led group in Dallas. We also talk about Joe Pedicino's wedding and the birth of International World Class Championship Wrestling. Plus we close out with Bobby Heenan being popped for weed on an airplane. This is a damn fun show so check it out!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WCW

0:41:05 Int’l: NJPW, RINGS, EMLL, & UWA

0:52:59 Classic Commercial Break

0:56:53 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game

1:30:44 USWA: Memphis & Dallas

2:02:54 The Three Ps: Portland, Pedicino, & Potpourri

2:25:36 WWF

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