Between The Sheets

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 WCW

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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!!!!

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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 WWF

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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 WCW

1:11:52 Int’l: AJPW, SWS, FMW, AJW, & EMLL

1:56:16 Other USA: Potpourri, USWA, & Portland

2:33:13 WWF

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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 WWF

0:54:28 Japan: NJPW & UWF

1:23:33 Mexico: CMLL, UWA, & Fray Tormenta news, Potpourri w/ “Kongi Sports”

1:52:49 Rest of the USA: USWA, World Class, & WCW

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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!!!

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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 Promotions

0:52:37 UWF & WCCW

1:29:50 International: AJPW, NJPW, EMLL, & Lutte International

1:56:56 Other U.S.: AWA, CWA/Memphis, Championship Wrestling from Florida, Hawaii, ICW, L.A. Lucha, & Portland

2:27:13 WWF

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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 20 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.)

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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!

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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 20 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.)

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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 WWF

0:52:42 AJPW, BJPW, IWA Japan, MUGA, Tokyo Pro, & UWFI

1:37:35 AAA

1:49:46 AWF, ECW, & USWA

2:19:57 WCW

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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!!!!​

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