Kris Zellner is joined by Al Getz (@AlGetzWrestling) & Jeff G. Bailey (@JeffGBailey1) as we take another Walk on the Wildside, looking at what went down in NWA Wildside in January-April 2000. We talk about such topics as the babyface turn of Shank, ECW talent showing up in Cornelia, the end of K-Krush in Wildside, the Steve Martin/Jeff G. Bailey feud, the Rock ’n’ Roll Express coming in to town as heels, Bill Behrens turning heel and denouncing NCW which of course leads to the birth of the N...
May 21, 2020•2 hr 48 min
Kris & David are joined by Ian Riccaboni (@IanRiccaboni) to discuss the week that was May 13-19, 1998. We talk about a WILD week in WCW where Eric Bischoff reads a letter from Jerry McDevitt on Thunder, wins by forfeit over Vince McMahon at Slamboree, and convinces his right-hand woman Janie Engle to stay with the company instead of going to the WWF after she already gave her notice. There is also all the in-ring action of WCW to talk about as well which there was a lot going on as usual, in...
May 18, 2020•6 hr 30 min
Kris Zellner is joined by Beau James (@kingofkingsport) to talk about the Memphis wrestling scene during the Summer of 1984. We talk about all the Mid-South Coliseum cards during the months of May-August, as well as all the big matches and angles that took place during those months. Beau gives us the rundown on why Bart Batten had to change his name to Mark and dye his hair blonde, the real story behind Randy Savage's issues with Bill Dundee, the death of the New Fabulous Ones, King Kong Bundy b...
May 12, 2020•2 hr 14 min
Kris & David are joined by Dave Prazak (@DavePrazak) to discuss the week that was May 6-12, 1995. We talk about big changes coming to ECW after a wild Florida tour which included a near riot, FOX & the WWF talking about a network TV deal, Skip & Sunny making their TV debut in a vignette, the birth of the new FMW, Terry Funk going crazy on SMW TV, Steve Austin walking out on a WCW TV taping and returning the same week, and Hulk Hogan’s “Hulk Rules” album, among other things. All that ...
May 11, 2020•6 hr 53 min
Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was April 29-May 5, 2003, a Patreon request from Colby Szekalski, who threw down the $25 and the gauntlet for us to do that week. We discuss the tragic death of Miss Elizabeth and all the details of what happened that night in Marietta, Georgia, including Lex Luger’s subsequent drug arrest. We also talk about a big power struggle in TNA with Jeff Jarrett & Vince Russo, Golden Week in Japan with lots of shows including NJPW ...
May 04, 2020•6 hr 7 min
In a free preview of our latest monthly Patreon deep dive, Kris and David look at some of the issues that led to Sabu no-showing ECW after double booking himself on an NJPW show, getting himself fired from ECW. For the whole show and more deep dives like it, sign up for our Patreon at the $5/month level or higher at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets . 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/BetweenTh...
May 03, 2020•17 min
Kris Zellner is joined by Barry Rose (CWF Archives) as we get High on Sunshine again, this time going back to the Southern/Florida Heavyweight Title scene from 1985-1987. We talk about the vast changes in the territory before and after the tragic death of Eddie Graham, Wahoo McDaniel’s reign as the booker, the rise of Lex Lugar (that's right: LUGAR), poor Kendall Windham, young pups like Ron Simmons, and the final champions during the era after Jim Crockett Promotions took over. An extremely fun...
May 02, 2020•1 hr 40 min
Two years ago, we released some of our personal favorite and most well-received shows we’ve ever done when we did a two-art deep dive on Herb Abrams and his UWF promotion for our Patreon backers. With VICE TV’s “Dark Side of the Ring” about to debut their documentary on the life and times of “Mr. Electricity,” we decided that now is the perfect time to release both episodes—combined in one file—so those of you who who have never tried out the Patreon can get an idea of what you’re missing. For d...
May 01, 2020•6 hr 19 min
Kris & David are joined by Jordan Breen (@jordanbreen) to discuss the week that was April 22-28, 1997. We talk about a weird Nitro featuring Ric Flair & Roddy Piper brawling with the Wolfpack in a botched ending, the birth of nWo Japan in NJPW, FMW's big anniversary show with some insane matches, Yuki Kondo becoming the new King of Pancrase, Raven leaving ECW for WCW, the birth of Mr. Monday Night, a wild story involving the Howard Stern Show and the northeast indie scene, the aftermath ...
Apr 27, 2020•6 hr 50 min
This episode of Exile on Badstreet was recorded in February 2016 and is now dedicated to the memory of Joe Pedicino. Joe was the "Pied Piper" of Atlanta TV wrestling in the late 80’s-early 90’s, and helped break Scott Hudson and Steven Prazak into the wrestling business. So if you haven't listened before...make sure you listen to this show, as it's one of my favorite shows I've ever done. — Kris is joined by Scott Hudson & Steven Prazak to talk all things Atlanta Boys & Georgia independe...
Apr 22, 2020•2 hr 19 min
Kris and David offer some brief thoughts on the sudden passing of our dear friend, Scott Bowden. Rest in power, brother. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Apr 22, 2020•13 min
Kris & David are joined by Daniel Makabe (@danielmakabe) to discuss the week that was April 15-21, 1991. We talk about Hulk Hogan being called one of the kings of PPV in USA Today, including what that entailed in 1991 with all of the major boxing fights and so on. We also talk about the marathon TV tapings that week in the WWF, some wild clips from Prime Time Wrestling, All Japan doing big business for the Champion Carnival tournament, SWS feuding with New Japan in real life, Koji Kitao's si...
Apr 20, 2020•5 hr 16 min
Kris Zellner is joined by Al Getz (@AlGetzWrestling) & Jeff G. Bailey (@JeffGBailey1) as we begin a new series of Exile on Badstreet podcasts focusing on the history of NWA Wildside. This first episode will focus on the genesis of NWA Wildside in 1999 and how it was spawned from Steve Martin's NCW and Bill Behrens connection with the NWA through NWA Georgia & Bert Prentice’s NWA Worldwide. Al & Jeff tell some awesome stories from their early days in the business and how they ended up...
Apr 18, 2020•2 hr 6 min
Kris Zellner & John McAdam are back to talk about John's Wrestling from the ’80s collection, specifically Volumes 13 and 14. We talk about Tiger Mask and Dynamite Kid changing the game in many ways in the early ’80s, some important ’90s matches that made one of these tapes, the older legends in the AWA, Roddy Piper in Florida, Don Carson getting tricked by the Sheepherders, Jerry Lawler's craftiness, Mr. Olympia as North American Champ, Tiger Conway Jr.'s career trajectory, and so much more....
Apr 15, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was April 8-14, 1988. We talk about the debut of The Midnight Rider and how that came about thanks to a classic NWA Board of Directors meeting on World Championship Wrestling, plus we examine how the Rider gimmick wasn't as bad as people say it was. We also talk about NWA house show issues, Lex Luger and Barry Windham having some minor issues as a team, Akira Maeda reforming the UWF in Japan, Stampede doing great business, Dave...
Apr 13, 2020•3 hr 14 min
Kris & David are joined by Dominic Garrini (@dgarrinibc) to discuss the rest of the week that was April 10-16, 2000, the stuff that we weren't able to get done last year. We talk about all the major issues going on in the state of New Jersey with the attempt to regulate "extreme wrestling" and all of the political drama surrounding it. We also go over about the final Champion Carnival tournament in the pre-split era of All Japan, the tragic death of Masakazu Fukuda after a match with Katsuyo...
Apr 12, 2020•3 hr 35 min
Armed with his trusty King Lawler BabyFace™ Antiviral Mask, Scott Bowden hits the road to Kingsport, Tenn., for a Humongous discussion with area King Beau James. Bowden and James discuss the origins of the Road Warrior Humongous gimmick in Memphis, originating in the mind of Jerry Lawler as Hawk and Animal’s post-apocalyptic pal as the unofficial third member of the treacherous trio, gimmicks based on the “Mad Max” films. Bowden reveals his thoughts on the gimmick as a young fan as well as his i...
Apr 11, 2020•1 hr 52 min
With the premiere of the Brawl For All episode of VICE TV's Dark Side of the Ring , we figured it would be a good idea to repost the special themed episode that we did about the topic about four years ago with our good friend Jordan Breen. Not only do we look at how it was covered at the time, we also take a look how the fights technically, especially with hindsight and almost two decades of evolution to fighting. Enjoy! ---------- Kris & David are joined by Jordan Breen (Sherdog) to discuss...
Apr 08, 2020•3 hr 32 min
Kris & David are joined by Alan Counihan (@Alan4L) to discuss Part 2 of the week that was April 1-7, 2006 in a show that Alan requested as part of his $100 donation through our Patreon. Part 2 consists of us talking about everything non-WWE during our week, including all the news and results from Japan, like New Japan's serious financial issues at the time. We also talk about Chris Jericho dabbling in Manitoba politics, the death of Victor Quinones, some wild indie shows, and, of course Alan...
Apr 06, 2020•4 hr 45 min
Kris & David are joined by Alan Counihan (@Alan4L) to discuss Part 1 of the week that was April 1-7, 2006, a show that Alan requested as part of his $100 donation through our Patreon. Part 1 consists of us going over all the major talking points and happenings surrounding WrestleMania XXII. We also cover RAW & Smackdown after Mania, including how they were presented in this era, which is different from what they would be like years later. We also talk about the crazy happenings surroundi...
Apr 06, 2020•4 hr 9 min
Kris & David are joined by Beau James (@KingofKingsport) to discuss the week-plus that was March 21-31, 1986. We talk about Joe "Nighthawk" Coltrane entering JCP, as well as the major heel turn by Pistol Pez Whatley on Jimmy Valiant, which sparked some of the best promo work of both guys' careers. Beau also tells a great Paul Jones Army story that can't be missed. We also talk about Ric Flair getting Ricky Morton a training bra, the Freebirds raising hell in Montreal of all places, the birth...
Mar 30, 2020•6 hr 55 min
Kris Zellner & Rob Naylor are back with the latest episode of Cover 2 Cover as we look back at the November 1982 issue of Inside Wrestling. We talk about Ric Flair and the wide variety of opponents he was facing at this time, including how they felt about him, Ole Anderson's experience meeting with fans at Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta, Blackjack Mulligan's startling revelation about Barry Windham, Wahoo McDaniel vs. Sgt. Slaughter and their bloodbaths, Captain Lou Albano wrecking a secret Jimm...
Mar 29, 2020•1 hr 33 min
Being that our Patreon specials play out differently from how our regular shows go, we've started to start giving everyone a free taste of the full shows from time to time so you can get an idea of what they're like before becoming a patron. There's nothing better to get us started than the show from two years ago, which is one of our best: March 2018's Between The Sheets Patreon Special #18: The Genesis of the Global Wrestling Federation. It's as deep a dive as we've ever done, and you'll quick...
Mar 26, 2020•4 hr 21 min
Kris & David are guestless this time out as we discuss the week that was March 18-24, 1994, a Patreon request show picked by Cory Gibson. We start with the WWF and the tremendous Wrestlemania X show featuring amazing performances by Bret Hart, Owen Hart, Shawn Michaels, & Razor Ramon as well as drunk Burt Reynolds, scared Jennie Garth, horny Rhonda Shear, and so much more. We also talk about Lex Luger getting screwed yet again, Vince McMahon dropping his lawsuit against Phil Mushnick, wh...
Mar 23, 2020•4 hr 51 min
As part of his ongoing quest to Unmask the Truth™, KFR host Scott Bowden calls his next witness in the Mil Mascaras Monday Night Mystery: Mike Mooneyham, the real-life Matt Brock (sans booze) of pro wrestling columnists. Under oath (or “oak,” as Joe LeDuc would say), Mike testifies exactly what Jerry Jarrett shared on the record with the seasoned reporter regarding what has become the most controversial appearance ever in the Memphis territory—which covers a hell of a lot of ground. In addition,...
Mar 22, 2020•1 hr 24 min
Kris & David are joined by Mike Sempervive (@Sempervive) to discuss the weeks that were March 4-17, 1985 as we finally get caught up to our usual schedule after our real-life induced backlog of shows. We talk about some odd shows in the Northeast under the Pro Wrestling USA banner with a bunch totally different looks and lineups, as well asthe new talent entering JCP such as Arn Anderson & Buddy Landel. Speaking debuts, we discuss the debut of the Road Warriors in All Japan and how big o...
Mar 16, 2020•6 hr 39 min
Kris Zellner & Rob Naylor are back with the latest Cover 2 Cover, as Rob takes the lead this time, covering the October 1992 issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated. We talk about the reignited feud between Randy Savage and The Ultimate Warrior heading into Summerslam ’92, just who was Cactus Jack's toughest opponent, the most frightening match in wrestling history taking place in Japan for FMW, and THE MOONDOG ACID TEST. We also go over some wild looking results and ratings, plus all the major c...
Mar 11, 2020•1 hr 29 min
Kris & David are joined by Between The Sheets Patreon patron Vera Thoris (@StillYourGhost) to discuss the week that was February 26-March 3, 1997, which Vera picked when pledging $100. We discuss what was really going on with Shawn Michaels losing his smile and how the Torch was right on the money with the story. We also talk about a weird but memorable Raw in Berlin, Germany featuring Owen Hart vs. Davey Boy Smith, reactions to Ken Shamrock signing with the WWF, Joe Higuchi retiring from Al...
Mar 09, 2020•4 hr 43 min
Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was February 19-25, 2002, a Patreon request from Alan Paisner. We talk about the PPV battles in the United States and Japan on 2/24, leading off with the U.S. battle, which pitted PRIDE "Bad Blood" head to head with the World Wrestling All-Stars’ "The Revolution.” What a night that was, especially for the WWA, and that is a section you can not miss. We talk about all the details inside and outside the ring from both of those sh...
Mar 02, 2020•6 hr 1 min
Kris & David are joined by Beau James (@kingofkingsport) to discuss the weeks that were February 5-18, 1984, as we try and play catch up for missing some recent weeks. We talk about the death of David Von Erich, and just how huge of a story it was in so many ways, in what may very well be one of our greatest segments BTS ever. We also talk about the WWF, including their burgeoning expansion into St. Louis and other markets and the first big TV match between Iron Sheik and Sgt. Slaughter. We ...
Feb 24, 2020•6 hr 48 min
