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Between The SheetsPatreon Flashback — John Collins' MECW Supercut with Beau JamesLater than we intended thanks to the flu, here’s what was supposed to be stopgap content over the holidays. Make sure to check out the latest Patreon shows, and be on the lookout for the return of the weekly show this Monday. Now, for the original show descriptions:—Part 1:It’s Thanksgiving, and you know what that means: A new Patreon deep dive, this time looking at the first ridiculous startup promotion of the post-WCW era, John Collins’ Main Event Championship Wrestling. And since he was right in the thick of things, we’re jo...
2026-01-107h 30
Between The SheetsCenter Stage Chronicles Ep. #18: October 1990Kris Zellner is joined by Rob Naylor and Our Good Buddy Charles as we discuss the month that was October 1990 in the National Wrestling Alliance and pop culture in general. Topics of discussion include:The saga of the two Black Scorpions working house shows.Herb Abrams' UWF Fury Hour making it's TV debut.Beverly Hills 90210 debuts on Fox and television was never the same.Gordon Solie enters the Black Scorpion's lair.Two big angles shot in Chicago to promote Halloween Havoc air on TV.The Motor City Madman and The Big Cat are coming.NWA action figures headed...
2025-11-013h 31
Charting The TerritoriesSep '25: The Road Goes on Forever and the Party Never EndsOn the final episode of Charting the Territories, Al Getz and Jon Boucher are joined by Chad Olson plus a surprise guest. They discuss the second stage of Bobby Shane's pro wrestling career and his emergence as a major star before his untimely death in 1975. They also discuss "what might have been" had Shane not passed. Also, Jon and Chad play Gordon Solie's Championship Wrestling Trivia one last time, but this time it's a TEAM CHALLENGE SERIES with special guests Mike Sempervive, Kris Zellner, John McAdam, Ian Douglass, John LaRocca, Todd Rosiak, Cary Silkin, and an 11-year old husky...
2025-09-113h 23Between The SheetsEp. #523: August 31-September 6, 1993Kris and David are back as we discuss the week that was August 31-September 6, 1993. Topics of discussion include:The 1993 NWA Convention, featuring Dennis Coraluzzo wanting dates on the champion, Tod Gordon/ECW and Jim Cornette/SMW applying for membership, and forcing WCW's hand to remove the NWA name from the titles on their television shows.Sid Vicious walks out on WCW over steroid testing…and then comes right back without having to take a test.The newsletter panic over Dustin Rhodes possibly becoming not just WCW World Heavyweight Champion, but Unified WCW World Heavyweight Champion.Shane Douglas becoming a...
2025-09-084h 24
Between The SheetsEp. #487: December 4-17, 1991Kris and David are back after a week off to discuss the two weeks that were December 4-17, 1991. Topics of discussion include:The aftermath of This Tuesday in Texas including Jack Tunney announcing that the WWF Championship was vacant.Bret Hart winning the "Wrestler of the Year” award in a short, barely explained segment on Superstars.Ric Flair beating Shawn Michaels on Prime Time Wrestling thanks in part to misguided “help” from Marty Jannetty, accelerating the Rockers’ breakup.Dynamite Kid announces his retirement on the last night of the AJPW Real World Tag League.Hulk Hogan beats Genichiro Tenryu o...
2024-12-165h 46
Between The SheetsCenter Stage Chronicles Ep. #4: June-July 1989In this episode of Center Stage Chronicles, Kris Zellner is joined by Rob Naylor and Our Good Buddy Charles to discuss the state of the NWA/WCW from mid-June through late July of 1989. We go over the backlash from the Clash of the Champions in Fort Bragg all the way to the Great American Bash PPV, which includes Lex Luger being an amazing heel, Terry Funk battling injury issues, the fans' love for The Great Muta & Sid Vicious, the Great American Bash tour, the birth of the Power Hour, Gordon Solie and Tommy Rich returning to TBS, the Marietta...
2024-09-062h 52
Podcast Loves Business - erfolgreiche Podcasts starten und skalieren mit Podcast-Helden379: Wenn ich heute noch einmal ... eine Positionierung finden müsstePositionierung als zentrales und wiederkehrendes Element
Ich bleibe dabei: Niemand arbeitet gerne an seiner eigenen Positionierung. Auch nicht, wenn es um Podcasting geht.
Podcasting ist Kreativität pur und diese Kreativität will so schnell wie möglich in die Welt. Das Problem ist nur, dass man sich dabei einen dicken Rattenschwanz an Problemen eingehandelt hat, die zu echten Schwierigkeiten führen können.
Aber in dieser Episode gibt es Lösungen aus der Praxis, die dich aktiv und kreativ halten und dir gleichzeitig Zeit für die Arbeit an deiner Positionierung geben.
Du möch...
2024-04-0218 min
Between The SheetsEp. #445: February 15-20, 1994Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the (almost)-week that was February 15-20, 1994. Topics of discussion include:WWF firing Marty Jannetty for at least the fourth time overall and the third time in just two years.Vince McMahon co-hosting Radio WWF with Jim Ross — and it's a doozy.Shinya Hashimoto beating Genichiro Tenryu for the first time as New Japan is red hot.UWFi running a big grandstand angle at a press conference challenging all the big champions in Japan.The very first match between Chris Benoit and Sabu taking place on a NWA New Jersey sh...
2024-02-195h 08
Between The SheetsEp. #441: January 17-23, 1993 with John McAdamKris and David are joined by John McAdam (@CCMilani) to discuss the week that was January 17-23, 1993. Topics of discussion include:Ric Flair's exit from the WWF featuring the buildup to his loser leaves the WWF match with Mr. Perfect.The surprisingly big backlash to the Doink the Clown/Crush angle which was the focus of a scathing blurb by Bob Raissman in his column in the New York Daily News.Just how fun the early days of Monday Night Raw were.AAA running their first supershow in Mexico City to much success.A big wrestling convention in...
2024-01-225h 44
Charting The TerritoriesJan '24: Take Me to My City By the BayThis month's episode starts with some late-breaking news regarding the Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame. From there, Al and Jon talk about Roy Shire's Big Time Wrestling promotion in 1971. Pat Patterson and Ray Stevens are heavily featured, plus they run down the rest of the roster, which also included Pampero Firpo and Roger Kirby. From there, Jon is challenged to a round of Gordon Solie's Championship Wrestling Trivia by Kris Zellner. All this and lots more!
2024-01-111h 38
Between The SheetsEp. #428: October 18-23, 2001Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the (almost-)week that was October 18-23, 2001, a Patreon pick requested by Brian Peterson, who threw down the $25 to select this week. Topics of discussion include:The state of wrestling as the WWF is trending downward across multiple business metrics.The tragic end of Hayabusa's career and how it changed Japanese wrestling forever.Keiji Muto winning yet another AJPW belt as he is getting more comfortable there.Major problems within Team 2000 in New JapanNOAH crowning their first-ever set of GHC Tag Champions.Andrew McManus’s World Wrestling All-Stars having an…inte...
2023-10-236h 35
Between The SheetsEp. #427: October 12-17, 1996Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the (almost-)week was October 12-17, 1996. Topics of discussion include:Bret Hart making the final decision about his future and talks about it in his Calgary Sun column.Uncertainty about Curt Hennig's in-ring future.Vader's match for his second episode of Boy Meets World being taped at an Anaheim house show.Crush having an issue with a "fan" who may or may not be a future world champion.“The Real Double J” Jesse Jammess talking about his singing background.All sorts of news and results from Japan, featuring Giant Baba and...
2023-10-164h 47
Between The SheetsEp. #426: October 4-10, 1998 with Dr. Keith LipinskiKris and David are joined by Dr. Keith Lipinski (@KeithLipinski) to discuss the week that was October 4-10, 1998. Topics of discussion include:How the peak popularity of the Monday Night War are adversely affecting the Nielsen ratings of Monday Night Football.Brian Hildebrand getting the worst possible news about his health and how he planned to deal with it.One of the absolute wildest episodes of WCW Monday Nitro that ever aired on TNT, featuring the birth of the Latino World Order, Judy Bagwell going off on her son for the first time, Hulk Hogan seeing The Ultimate...
2023-10-095h 54
Between The SheetsEp. #425: September 27-October 2, 1991Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was September 27-October 2, 1991. Topics of discussion include:Hulk Hogan giving quite the interview to the St. Petersburg Times on his “Suburban Commando” media tour, where he talks about steroid use and other interesting topics.The WWF adding a new PPV the week after Survivor Series and changing their road schedule as a well to help ease their financial problems.Sgt. Slaughter wanting his country back.Vince McMahon getting nailed with a chair by Roddy Piper in one of the wildest angles ever to air on WWF television.Tsur...
2023-10-025h 02
Between The SheetsEp. #424: September 20-24, 1992Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the (almost-)week that was September 20-24, 1992, a Patron-requested show. Matthew Finnie laid down the $25 on our Patreon page for this week because he was at some of the WWF TV tapings in Manitoba, and you can pick your own week by doing the same thing. Topics of discussion include:The state of the cable TV wrestling ratings and house show attendance, which were both hitting all-time lows around this time.“Cowboy” Bill Watts speaking very candidly to Dave Meltzer about a number of topics in WCW, including Brian Pillman's stat...
2023-09-253h 29
Between The SheetsEp. #391: February 1-7, 1992 with Charles from Wrestling PlaylistsKris and David are joined by our dear friend Charles from Wrestling Playlists (@pwoloss) to discuss the week that was February 1-7, 1992.We start off the show talking about local politicians trying and failing to regulate pro wrestling in the state of Florida, including some crazy quotes from the hearing in question and the pros/cons of regulation. The WWF sent a doozy of a lobbyist to the meeting, too. We also talk about the life and career of Buzz Sawyer, who tragically passed away during our week.Next, we go to WCW where we discuss Kip Frey...
2023-02-065h 02
Between The SheetsEp. #378: October 26-November 1, 1991 with Dave PrazakKris and David are joined by Dave Prazak (@DavePrazak) to discuss the week that was October 26-November 1, 1991.We start in WCW where we talk about the CHAMBER OF HORRORS and the rest of the wacky Halloween Havoc 1991 PPV, including Barry Windham getting his hand "broken” by Larry Zbyszko, Paul E. Dangerously’s big return, the debut of the WCW Halloween Phantom/his unmasking as “Ravishing” Rick Rude, and so much more. This is a definite WCW EVERYBODY section, as that PPV is an all-timer, so you definitely don't want to miss it.Then we go international, where we chat abo...
2022-10-315h 17
Between The SheetsEp. #371: September 7-14, 1993Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week-plus that was September 7-14, 1993.We start with WCW and their issues with the NWA over the NWA World Heavyweight Title, specifically who should be able to pick who the champion, and how all of that nonsense ended up in court. We also talk about Vader losing the “Big Van” part of his name, the Shockmaster doing Shockmaster things on TV, and other random WCW EVERYBODY moments.We then pivot to International where the Can-Ams win the All-Asian Tag Titles back in AJPW, NJPW vs. WAR shows are doin...
2022-09-124h 34
Between The SheetsEp. #370: August 30-September 4, 1985 with TAFKA Lenny LeonardKris & David are joined this week by The Artist Formerly Known as Lenny Leonard (@LTFromAstoria) to discuss the week that was August 30th - September 4th, 1985.We start the show by talking about the tragic death of Jay Youngblood at the age of 30, complete with Gordon Solie actually announcing it on Florida TV, which was extremely rare at the time. We then pivot to the WWF, where we talk about the hot streak they are on, as everything is hitting on all cylinders—inside and outside the ring—at the time. We also talk about Miss Elizabeth making her...
2022-09-053h 35
Between The SheetsEp. #355: May 19-23, 1995Kris & David are guestless as we discuss the almost-week that was May 19-23, 1995. We start off with WCW, where we talk about Slamboree PPV, the last to have the “Legends Reunion” theme, including Gordon Solie's "surprise" hall of fame induction, plus everything else on the show like Ric Flair injuring Angelo Poffo. We also talk about this show doing a subpar buy rate, even with a lot of star power, as well as a rare syndicated angle for this era involving "Dos Amigos" and a lot more.In Japan, we talk about all the happenings in AJPW, NJPW, and t...
2022-05-234h 22
Between The SheetsEp. #216: September 4-10, 1997 with Jack Encarnacao & Brian BlakeKris & David are joined by Jack Encarnacao (The Lapsed Fan) and Brian Blake for Brian's Patreon request show, which is the week that was September 4-10, 1997. We talk about Tod Gordon being revealed as the ECW mole in some underground dealings with Terry Taylor of WCW regarding a possible exodus and invasion angle. We also have a LOADED WWF section featuring the Ground Zero PPV, Raw the next night, and Shawn Michaels losing his mind at the RAW tapings the day after the post-PPV show, including his infamous sock bulge. We also talk about New Japan trying to hook...
2019-09-096h 55
Between The SheetsEp. #216: September 4-10, 1997 with Jack Encarnacao & Brian BlakeKris & David are joined by Jack Encarnacao (The Lapsed Fan) and Brian Blake for Brian's Patreon request show, which is the week that was September 4-10, 1997. We talk about Tod Gordon being revealed as the ECW mole in some underground dealings with Terry Taylor of WCW regarding a possible exodus and invasion angle. We also have a LOADED WWF section featuring the Ground Zero PPV, Raw the next night, and Shawn Michaels losing his mind at the RAW tapings the day after the post-PPV show, including his infamous sock bulge. We also talk about New Japan trying to hook...
2019-09-096h 55
Between The SheetsEp. #196: April 17-23, 1992 with Dave PrazakKris & David are joined by Dave Prazak (@DavePrazak) to discuss the week that was April 17-23, 1992. We talk about a big 20/20 story on ABC regarding steroids which involves the WWF, as well as well as the upcoming Current Affair piece on the Murray Hodgson scandal. We also talk about the WWF taking over Europe while also sending talent to Japan for SWS, Stan Hansen winning the Champion Carnival, Roberto Duran working for Yoshiaki Fujiwara, Bob Holly quitting SMW for his shoot job, The Man of the 90's coming to Memphis, the Ebony Experience debuting in Global, and Big Josh telling...
2019-04-225h 36
Between The SheetsEp. #196: April 17-23, 1992 with Dave PrazakKris & David are joined by Dave Prazak (@DavePrazak) to discuss the week that was April 17-23, 1992. We talk about a big 20/20 story on ABC regarding steroids which involves the WWF, as well as well as the upcoming Current Affair piece on the Murray Hodgson scandal. We also talk about the WWF taking over Europe while also sending talent to Japan for SWS, Stan Hansen winning the Champion Carnival, Roberto Duran working for Yoshiaki Fujiwara, Bob Holly quitting SMW for his shoot job, The Man of the 90's coming to Memphis, the Ebony Experience debuting in Global, and Big Josh telling...
2019-04-225h 36
Between The SheetsEp. #154: June 27-July 3, 1998 with Loss from PWOKris & David are joined by Charles aka "Loss" from Pro Wrestling Only to discuss the week that was June 27-July 3, 1998. We discuss the powder keg that is Hulk Hogan vs. Kevin Nash backstage in WCW, as well as some great clips including the “ACME Eddie Trap” from Thunder. We go over all the big international stories before Beau James makes a surprise guest appearance in the US Indies section where we talk about Tod Gordon and friends invading NWA New Jersey, Atsushi Onita finally showing up at the ECW Arena, and a wild Power Pro section including Corey Maclin saving the...
2018-07-026h 41
Between The SheetsEp. #113: Sept. 13-19, 1997 with Al GetzKris & David are joined by Al Getz this week to discuss the week that was September 13-19, 1997. We talk about the end of the USWA and all the legal madness that entailed it's end. We talk about Steve Austin's neck injury and the uncertainty of his comeback, Great Muta turning babyface in New Japan, huge shows in Mexico including Hijo del Santo vs. Negro Casas Anniversario Main Event, Paul Heyman talking Tod Gordon on TV, and Curt Hennig turning on The Four Horsemen at Fall Brawl. A tremendous show so don't miss it!!!!
Timestamps:
0:00:00 USWA
1:19:23 WWF
1:57:59 Int’l: Japan (AJPW, NJ...
2017-09-195h 52
Between The SheetsEp. #31: February 16-22, 1997 with John ListerKris & 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...
2016-10-154h 13