Kris and David are joined by Al Getz (@algetz.bsky.social) to discuss the week that was June 25-July 1, 1985. Topics of discussion include:

• The syndicated TV ratings among various wrestling promotions, with Mid-South reigning supreme…sort of.
• JCP running their first show in Los Angeles, which bombs hard.
• David Crockett returning to TV after being attacked by Nikita Koloff.
• Dusty Rhodes being Whiskey Bent and Hell-bound.
• Jim Cornette and The Midnight Express making their JCP/WTBS debut.
• Antonio Inoki and Fritz Von Erich closing on a talent booking deal.
• Lady Maxine making her debut in Florida.
• Bota the Witch Doctor running wild in Memphis.
• Verne Gagne wanting to lock his wrestlers in with contracts.
• News on the WWF’s deals with NBC and CBS.
• Bob Backlund possibly suing the WWF.
• Roddy Piper's return from vacation as he meets Uncle Elmer on Piper's Pit.
• Piper also trying to beat up a fan in Philly.
• Terry Funk gloriously beating the hell out of Mel Phillips on TV.

Tons of clips this week on a strong episode of BTS!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 TV ratings & Jim Crockett Promotions

1:30:09 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, JPW, UWF, AJW, CWA, RGP, Atlantic Grand Prix, EMLL, & UWA

1:57:15 Classic Commercial Break

2:00:34 Halftime

2:20:26 Other USA: CWF, CCW, CWA/Memphis, Mid-South, Houston, WCCW, TASW, Central States, AWA, & Portland

4:25:22 WWF

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