Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was June 20-26, 1984. We talk about WWF changing their TV taping sites during their expansion, Roddy Piper meeting Cyndi Lauper on TV, and their attempt to raid the Jarrett territory which was a failure. We also discuss who is and who isn't going to the UWF in Japan, a big Canadian section featuring THE MARITIMES, loaded lineups in Mexico, and then head back to the USA where we talk about Wahoo McDaniel turning heel in JCP, Ole...
Jun 25, 2018•3 hr 27 min
Kris Zellner is joined by Scott Bowden (Kentucky Fried Rasslin' Podcast) to discuss June-September 1983 in Memphis. We talk about Ole Anderson screwed Scott's summer that year when he co-promoted with Jerry Jarrett and ended the Bill Dundee/Jerry Lawler feud right as it started, the influx of many new names into the territory and why that was, including such stars as Stan "The Lariat" Hansen & Jesse "The Body" Ventura. We also talk about the botched return of Bill Dundee, the babyface turn o...
Jun 23, 2018•2 hr 11 min
Kris & David are joined by Tom Green (Dynamite Cup) to discuss the week that was June 13-19, 1998. A giant WCW section features Dennis Rodman & Karl Malone getting WCW and Diamond Dallas Page on the Tonight show fresh off the NBA Finals, Great American Bash, Nitro, and a nutty Thunder show featuring quite the promo from Lex Luger. Then we hit all the international news before coming back to the United States where we talk about Memphis Power Pro featuring the return of Jeff Jarrett &...
Jun 18, 2018•6 hr 16 min
Kris & David are joined by Beau James (King of Kingsport) to discuss the week that was June 6-12, 1988. We talk about the Powers of Pain leaving JCP for the WWF and the ramifications of that and Brother Love making his debut on WWF TV. as well as No Holds Barred filming in Atlanta. We also discuss about the International scene including the 2nd ever show for the second UWF. We then head back to the United States hitting all the territories especially USA & Continental with Beau giving so...
Jun 11, 2018•6 hr 45 min
Kris Zellner is joined by Barry Rose (Breaking Kayfabe with Bowdren & Barry) to discuss the singles titles scene in Florida from 1982 to early 1983. We talk about the awesome year of 1982 in Florida and how David Von Erich became a bonafide star, big names coming in and out of the territory, and how Kevin Sullivan & Jake Roberts changed the territory forever. Plus we talk about the birth of “Gorgeous” Jimmy Garvin, Mike Graham's unfair narrative, and lots more. A very fun show, so listen...
Jun 09, 2018•2 hr 41 min
Kris & David are joined by Jordan Breen (Between Rounds Radio) to discuss the week that was May 30-June 5, 1994. We talk about Hulk Hogan signing with WCW and the fallout from that including Cactus Jack & Maxx Payne quitting the company among other things. Of course we discuss Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Toshiaki Kawada and the greatness of their 6/3/94 match, plus we also cover Dutch Mantell reviving WWC, SMW's ominous future, Missy Hyatt being linked with Judd Nelson(?!?!?), the WWF's odd per...
Jun 04, 2018•6 hr 33 min
Kris & David are joined this week by Joe Sposto (Longbox Heroes) to discuss the week that was May 23-29, 1997. We talk about Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels heating up outside the ring and Shawn returning to action on RAW, which also features a highly controversial Jerry Lawler promo on Goldust. We also run down all the major news and views from outside the United States, then circle back for Rob Van Dam being hated by everyone in ECW, Fake Diesel & Fake Razor Ramon colliding in Memphis, an...
May 28, 2018•6 hr 9 min
Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was May 16-22, 1986. We talk about THE JAMES BOYS in Jim Crockett Promotions, All Japan running 3 major shows, Bill Dundee & Buddy Landel breaking up, Bill Watts getting tired of Russians, World Class starting to fall apart, and the AWA crowning new tag champs, plus the saga of Billy Jack Haynes & Mychal Thompson as they expose Don Owen on local Portland TV while Billy leaves for the WWF. A damn fun show, so check it ou...
May 21, 2018•4 hr 56 min
Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was May 9-15, 2000. We talk about a wild weekend for ECW including Hardcore Heaven and all the drama that surrounded it, the death of Jumbo Tsuruta and our memories of him, PRIDE starting to break through in the United States, and a WCW section that screams “WCW, EVERYBODY!" in every way. This is a definite can’t-miss show, so LISTEN NOW!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 ECW 1:28:54 WWF 2:19:08 Japan: Jumbo Tsuruta, AJPW, NJPW, BattlARTS...
May 14, 2018•6 hr 32 min
Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was May 2-8, 1989. We talk about the war in Nashville between the WWF & WCW revolving around the awesome Wrestle War 89 PPV show. We also talk about Terry Funk joining WCW and two people that could've joined but didn't because of Jim Herd lowballing them. We also talk about AJW WrestleMarinpiad I & a big UWF show in Osaka, the breakup of The British Bulldogs in Stampede, Kerry Von Erich makes waves at the WMC studio in ...
May 07, 2018•5 hr 9 min
Kris & David are joined by Allan Blackstock (@allan_cheapshot) to discuss the week that was April 25-May 1, 1996. We talk about Fit Finlay & Steven Regal brawling in a parking lot, Battle Formation 96 at the Tokyo Dome, MMA insanity, Tommy Dreamer proves he is hardcore in the bedroom, and Good Friends....Better Enemies.....This is a very fun show so don't miss out!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 1:05:19 Japan: NJPW, WAR, FMW, Michinoku Pro, Tokyo Pro, AJW, Gaea, LLPW, & RINGS 2:11:48 MMA:...
Apr 30, 2018•6 hr 36 min
Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was April 18-24, 1985. We talk about Ric Flair leaving and returning to Japan under mysterious circumstances, Akira Maeda wanting to change the face of wrestling in Japan, just how loaded Mexico City cards were in this era, Randy Savage wreaking havoc in Memphis, Ann Gunkel's return to promoting, the debut of "Little John", and the greatness of babyface Jerry Blackwell. A very fun show so don't miss out!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 ...
Apr 23, 2018•4 hr 50 min
Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was April 11-17, 1993. We talk about WCW bombing at the box office in many major cities, All Japan's epic Champion Carnival tour, Bobby Eaton's departure from SMW, Sensational Sherri's return to Memphis, Sherri & Luna Vachon getting almost "X-rated" on Raw, and much more This is a damn good show, so listen now!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 0:46:58 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, Oriental Pro, PWC, Universal, AJW, & WWS 1:21:21 Classi...
Apr 16, 2018•4 hr 17 min
Kris & David are joined by Michael Blanton (Black Label Pro) to discuss the week that was April 4-10, 1992. We talk about WrestleMania VIII in Indianapolis both from a TV and a live perspective since a young Mikey Blanton was in attendance. We also discuss the debut of WBF Body Stars, the greatness of 1992 All Japan, Eric Embry turning babyface in Memphis, the Atlanta trio of Joe Pedicino, Boni Blackstone, and Eddie Gilbert all leaving the GWF, and the debut of WCW Saturday Night. A very fun...
Apr 09, 2018•4 hr 25 min
Kris Zellner is joined by John McAdam to discuss the WWF's 1987 run in Boston Garden, which we forgot to do on the previous show. We talk about all the big matches and angles that went on at these shows including John telling some fun stories from attending them. This is a smaller show than usual but still a very fun listen plus we have a tease for our next series as well so listen now!!! To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go t...
Apr 05, 2018•1 hr 17 min
Kris & David are joined by Matt Griffin (ACTION! Wrestling) to discuss the week that was March 28-April 3, 2002. We talk about Ring of Honor's 2nd ever show and everything surrounding that plus the other indies in the United States. We also talk about Toshiaki Kawada losing the Triple Crown thanks to injury as well as the rest of the Japanese scene. Also discussed is the WCW racism lawsuit, all the Lucha Libre tidbits, plus the first RAW after the Brand Extension. A really solid show so chec...
Apr 02, 2018•5 hr 25 min
In this free preview of the latest Between The Sheets Patreon special, covering the Global Wrestling Federation’s journey from a Nigerian advance fee scam to launching as a TV-only wrestling promotion, Kris and David look at how the reporting on the physical location of the company’s money was…less than stellar. Also: The biggest conflict of interest in the whole mess gets officially revealed. For the full show, go to Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become a patron for just $5/month. --- Full s...
Mar 29, 2018•27 min
Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was March 21-27, 1999. We talk about Vince McMahon melting down on FOX News with Brian Kilmeade & Wallace Matthews over Phil Mushnick not being in the building, Steve Austin driving a Coors Light truck on RAW, Kenta Kobashi breaking his foot, Pierroth vs. Rey Gonzalez heating up WWC, ECW's Living Dangerously PPV, and WCW Spring Break in Panama City with lots of shenanigans, and much more. A must listen show that also has wh...
Mar 26, 2018•5 hr 32 min
Kris & David are guestless this week to discuss the week that was March 14-20, 1986. We talk about the Crockett Cup press conference which also marked the first big event of the Universal Wrestling Federation. We also discuss how the UWF getting Ken Mantell from World Class affected both promotions and how the first UWF TV taping started the group off with a bang. We also talk about Dave Meltzer's early thoughts on the WrestleMania 2 card along with great clips and banter involving all the p...
Mar 19, 2018•4 hr 17 min
Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was March 7-13, 1994. We talk about Dave Meltzer's health issues that were plaguing him but not stopping him as he went on a cross-country tour to watch wrestling shows during the week. Then we discuss the SMW show in Marietta, the Memphis Memories show, and the AAA shows in Los Angeles and Oakland that Dave attended. We also go over all the big stories from the WWF, Japan, Mexico, WCW, etc. as well, so don’t miss out, because ...
Mar 12, 2018•5 hr 29 min
Kris Zellner is joined by John McAdam to discuss all the major shows at the Boston Garden from 1988 & 1989 including a show we forgot from 1987 which was the debut show of Jim Crockett Promotions. We talk about all the big matches and angles that setup these cards from both the NWA & WWF and the differences between the promotions shows also. A damn fun 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 ou...
Mar 09, 2018•2 hr 10 min
Kris & David are joined by "The Bone Collector" Dominic Garrini (Indie Wrestling Superstar) to discuss the week that was February 28-March 6, 1996. We talk about Mick Foley suing WCW over losing his ear in Germany, Johnny B. Badd leaving WCW, AJPW, Pancrase, & UWFi running big shows in Japan, Pentagon nearly dying in the ring on a AAA show, Sid Vicious retiring on Memphis TV, and Kevin Nash giving notice to the WWF among many other stories. A damn awesome show, so LISTEN NOW!!! Timestamp...
Mar 05, 2018•6 hr 21 min
Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was February 21-27, 1991. We talk about the unpopularity of wrestling in a big media survey, Hulk Hogan winning the Persian Gulf war on his own, AJPW's new foreigners getting over, SWS battling the media, the birth of IWCCW, and WrestleWar ’91: War Games with WWF running a show in the area the night before. Damn fun show, so don't miss out!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:55:03 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, SWS, FMW, EMLL, & UWA 1:21:45 C...
Feb 26, 2018•4 hr 16 min
Kris Zellner is joined by Jeff G. Bailey to discuss July-December 1986 in Jim Crockett Promotions. We talk about the Great American Bash tour, with Jeff attending of two of the biggest shows of the promotion in that era in 3 days. In addition, we also discuss all of the big matches and angles including Jeff seeing Magnum T.A.'s last match then attending the TV taping the night after. This is a tremendous show, so don't miss out!!!! To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like spe...
Feb 24, 2018•2 hr 26 min
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 gr...
Feb 19, 2018•6 hr 28 min
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 Hou...
Feb 12, 2018•4 hr 57 min
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 lik...
Feb 07, 2018•2 hr 29 min
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...
Feb 05, 2018•6 hr 33 min
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 At...
Jan 29, 2018•4 hr 40 min
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 me...
Jan 28, 2018•2 hr 5 min
