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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 Sheets2025 Observer Hall of Fame Ballot Special with John PollockIt’s Observer Hall of Fame season, and you know what that means: With Kris having to take the week off, David figured this would be a good week of a HOF show, so he’s joined here by our dear friend John Pollock of POST Wrestling to go over the ballot! The focus is on new/returning candidates and our ballot shortlists for the most part to keep our sanity, but there’s a ton of ground covered, with topics including:David’s new research into the Von Erichs and how it affects their candidacy as a group.De...
2025-10-203h 00
Between The SheetsEp. #503: April 2-8, 2005 with Nathan KKris and David are joined by Nathan K (one of our Patrons) to discuss the week that was April 2-8, 2005 in a show that Nathan dropped $50 on the Patreon for, letting him pick the week and sit in for a segment. Topics of discussion include:WrestleMania 21 (AKA WrestleMania Goes Hollywood) which featured John Cena and Batista being crowned as the WWE and World Champs, respectively, plus Kurt Angle and Shawn Michaels having a classic, Akebono and Big Show doing a little Sumo, the first Money in the Bank ladder match, and tons more.A WrestleMania I reunion at...
2025-04-075h 03
Between The SheetsEp. #502: March 27-April 1, 2003Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was March 27-April 1, 2003. Topics of discussion include:Mirko Cro Cop destroying Bob Sapp in a K-1 fight and all of the fallout, including the potential ramifications for Sapp's popularity in Japan.Satoshi Kojima winning the "weakest" Champion Carnival in AJPW history.Jerry Jarrett and Vince Russo having issues in TNA.Nathan Jones and the reasons why WWE wouldn't let him wrestle on TV.John Cena starting to get the shove.Kurt Angle and Steve Austin putting their wellbeing on the line by working major matches at Wrestlemania...
2025-03-315h 46
Between The SheetsEp. #501: March 19-25, 1992 with Mikey BlantonKris and David are joined by Black Label Pro's Mikey Blanton (@blpmikey) to discuss the week that was March 19-25, 1992. Topics of discussion include:Kerry Von Erich getting arrested in Dallas and what that means for his job in the WWF.A mysterious voice from prison is coming to get the Big Bossman.Mean Gene boards Ric Flair's "yacht" to discuss the scandalous photos of him and Miss Elizabeth.Leon Spinks wins gold in FMW.Super World Sports is on death's door right as The Undertaker makes his debut there.John Arezzi's radio show is in danger after...
2025-03-243h 49
Between The SheetsEp. #496: February 10-17, 1987 with John PollockKris and David are finally joined by their dear friend, the debuting John Pollock (@iamjohnpollock / @iamjohnpollock.bsky.social) for the bookend segments of the show to discuss the week-plus that was February 10-17, 1987. Topics of discussion include:The Battle of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, as Angelo Mosca andJim Crockett Promotions run a matinee at Copps Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario on the same day as the WWF runs a nighttime card at Toronto's Maple Leaf Gardens advertised as Roddy Piper's "Canadian Farewell" show.The WWF’s dominance of the Canadian wrestling scene and how Crockett is partly to...
2025-02-176h 25
Between The SheetsEp. #494: January 29-February 4, 2005Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was January 29-February 4, 2005. Topics of discussion include:The second WrestleReunion going down in Tampa, and what a weekend it was, as legends and current wrestlers competed on a star-studded show, but Lex Luger's antics ended up being the biggest story to come out of it.Dusty Rhodes' status as the head booker in TNA being questionable at best.Hiroyoshi Tenzan's body falling apart at the exact worst possible time.A wacky angle involving Jose Estrada and his son Julio in WWC.Dr. Keith Lipinski sending in a...
2025-02-035h 53
Between The SheetsEp. #489: December 25, 1993-January 4, 1994 with Chad AustinKris and David are joined by Chad Austin (@chadhooverdimer) to discuss the week-plus that was December 25, 1993-January 4, 1994. Topics of discussion include:The WWF's post Christmas house show run not doing well at the box office.Bret and Owen Hart letting everyone know they "made up" over the holidays.Alundra Blayze making her debut on WWF TV, winning the WWF Women’s Championship tournament finals.Yokozuna as SANTA CLAUS in a wacky skit as well as his fear of caskets.John Nord becoming Stan Hansen's new tag partner in AJPW.Genichiro Tenryu pinning Antonio Inoki on a newsworthy January 4th...
2024-12-306h 22
Between The SheetsPatreon Flashback — Ep. #58: 2011's Summer of PunkIt's December, and you know what that means: Since Kris and David took the week off, we're bringing you the annual holiday selection of a past Patreon deep dive show a few weeks early. This time, we're bringing you our July 2021 show looking at 2011's "Summer of Punk" in WWE, which ended up being surprisingly topical since news of Punk going to AEW broke around when the show came out. For more than eight years' worth of shows like this, you need to sign up for our Patreon at Patreon.com/BetwenTheSheets.---We’re ba...
2024-12-094h 11
Between The SheetsEp. #482: October 30-November 5, 2003 with Robert O'ConnorKris and David are joined by Robert O'Connor (@ghostofquinones) to discuss the week that was October 30-November 5, 2003. Topics of discussion include:Teddy Hart going completely nuts at the 11/1 Ring of Honor show in Elizabeth, NJ and taking over the wrestling internet with his antics. We talk about the show itself — which gets forgotten because of Teddy and the aftermath, despite some great matches — plus all of the fallout, including Teddy’s “open letter” apology and CM Punk burying Teddy on his LiveJournal blog.A wacky NWA-TNA PPV featuring the announcement of Lex Luger coming in, Raven getting some "revenge" o...
2024-11-046h 49
Between The SheetsEp. #479: October 9-15, 1994Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was October 9-15, 1994. Topics of discussion include:The real reasons why WCW was trying to "retire" Ric Flair at Halloween Havoc 94.WCW’s Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair house show tour, with Dave Meltzer attending the show in Oakland and giving a detailed rundown of the show and the issues the tour had drawing.The Hogan/Flair feud and why Dave Sullivan being so heavily involved was a negative.Chris Candido's only tour of All Japan.The awesome tag team of John Tenta and Vader in the UW...
2024-10-146h 04
Between The SheetsEp. #478: October 2-8, 1992Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was October 2-8, 1992. Topics of discussion include:The curious story of WWF Montreal promoter Louis Acocella (Gino Brito Sr.) being arrested in Montreal over his involvement in a loan shark operation and how it came a few months before Dino Bravo’s murder relating to other mob activity.The weekly cable TV wrestling shows hitting all-time lows in the Nielsen ratings and why that might be happening.Just who was the creative force behind the return of Bob Backlund to WWF TV? Plus the promotion changing its "st...
2024-10-074h 56
Between The SheetsEp. #470: August 7-13, 1998Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was August 7-13, 1998. Topics of discussion include:WCW Road Wild featuring Jay Leno teaming up with Diamond Dallas Page against Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff, including all of the insanity surrounding that match, plus the rest of that show, which was one of the worst PPV's of all time.Running through Nitro and Thunder, which were filled with wackiness as you would expect.Rick Martel officially retires from wrestling due to an injury suffered during his brief WCW run…but not the injury you’re thinking of.Lots...
2024-08-125h 50
Between The SheetsEp. #466: July 10-16, 2003Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was July 10-16, 2003. Topics of discussion includes:TNA settling their lawsuits with Jay Hassman and Len Sabal and all that entailed.A.J. Styles publicly expressing his preference of working ROH over NWA-TNA while being the NWA World Heavyweight Champion.Scott D'Amore gaining power behind the scenes.Lots of Japanese news and results including WORLD JAPAN.A wild show in Tijuana featuring lots of masked dudes getting their heads shaved.IWA Puerto Rico doing some big business while WWC does terrible business but beats the IWA in...
2024-07-155h 50
Christ Presbyterian Auburn SermonsThe Abiding Life (John 15:1-17)Guest preacher, Reverend James Dickson opens up Jesus' words in John 15. We get to hear Jesus' invitation to abide in His love. We see 1) the picture 2) the practice 3) the produce of abiding.
2024-07-1432 min
Between The SheetsBix & Lanza's Marathon Media MeltdownAfter trying for weeks to figure out when to do this, we found the time and here it is: David Bixenspan is joined by Joe Lanza of The Flagship Wrestling Podcast to talk about...well...everything that's been frustrating about the wrestling media landscape of late, some of which came to a head again this past week. Topics of discussion include:WWE feeding AEW weekend "fast national" ratings to various people in wrestling media, most recently with the fake data point that the July 6 episode of Collision did a zero rating in the 18-34 demographic. Including what "fast...
2024-07-133h 15
Between The SheetsEp. #459: May 22-28, 2005Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was May 22-28, 2005. Topics of discussion include:The remake of "The Longest Yard" opening up at the theatres and how the wrestlers that were involved in the film were perceived and the future of wrestlers in films including The Rock and the filming of "Gridiron Gang."TNA's TV deal with Fox Sports Net expiring as we talk about the last episode of Impact on there, plus an update on their negotiations with WGN.Skype crapping out and not recording Kris’s side of the latter part of th...
2024-05-274h 36
Between The SheetsEp. #450: March 20-26, 2003Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was March 20-26, 2003. Topics of discussion include:We learn how Curt Hennig died the same week that “Bruiser” Brian Cox passes away.D-Lo Brown suffers a concussion in his first big TNA match.A.J. Styles uses an unfortunate slur on TNA’s weekly PPV. (The same one he used everywhere else.)AJPW starts the Champion Carnival tour with some big foreign names in the tournament.NJPW runs some big shows with Yoshihiro Takayama defending his NWF Heavyweight Title against Scott Norton in the marquee match.World Japan...
2024-03-255h 02
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Brad Zellner, Derby City Distiller Assistant General Manager, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Recruiting, Building Cultures Within A Team And Balancing The Positions Of Assistant GM And Assistant Coach In The TBL!!!
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2024-03-2128 min
Between The SheetsPatreon Flashback — Ep. #70: Titangate Part 4Since we want everyone to be able to learn from our Patreon series on the 1992 "Titangate" sex and drug scandals in WWE, want to be able to direct everyone to the shows, and don't want to give anyone the idea that we're trying to make money off of the awful new lawsuit against WWE, we're releasing all four Titangate shows for free. Permanently. We're really proud of the work we did on these, and we hope that everyone can learn from them.---Content warning: By necessity of covering this topic, though it is not...
2024-01-283h 59
Between The SheetsPatreon Flashback — Ep. #69: Titangate Part 3Since we want everyone to be able to learn from our Patreon series on the 1992 "Titangate" sex and drug scandals in WWE, want to be able to direct everyone to the shows, and don't want to give anyone the idea that we're trying to make money off of the awful new lawsuit against WWE, we're releasing all four Titangate shows for free. Permanently. We're really proud of the work we did on these, and we hope that everyone can learn from them.---Content warning: By necessity of covering this topic, though it is not...
2024-01-284h 12
Between The SheetsPatreon Flashback — Ep. #68: Titangate Part 2Since we want everyone to be able to learn from our Patreon series on the 1992 "Titangate" sex and drug scandals in WWE, want to be able to direct everyone to the shows, and don't want to give anyone the idea that we're trying to make money off of the awful new lawsuit against WWE, we're releasing all four Titangate shows for free. Permanently. We're really proud of the work we did on these, and we hope that everyone can learn from them.---Content warning: By necessity of covering this topic, though it is not...
2024-01-284h 51
Between The SheetsRe: the new lawsuit against WWE, Vince McMahon, and John LaurinaitisWe thought we would record something quick for halftime about the new sex trafficking lawsuit against WWE, Vince McMahon, and John Laurinaitis, but then realized that there was no way it would fit, so we're releasing this here. We made a point of not discussing the graphic, potentially really triggering stuff from the lawsuit. But given the topic, there are obviously discussions of sexual assault and other abuse more broadly, so tread carefully.We also talk about how we've made the executive decision to make the four-part Patreon series about the 1992 Titangate scandals in WWE available for...
2024-01-261h 01
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
Between The SheetsEp. #440: January 9-16, 1987Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week-plus that was January 9-16, 1987. Topics of discussion include:A look at the WWF and Jim Crockett Promotions running against each other on the same night in Philadelphia, which would become a common deal through the rest of the 80's. We talk about who had the better show both in the ring and at the box office.The weird story of Jim Neidhart being charged with (and eventually being tried for and acquitted of) assaulting a U.S. Air flight attendant on a trip from Tampa to Pittsburgh, which...
2024-01-155h 15
Between The SheetsEp. #420: August 23-30, 1988 with Scott PassnerKris and David are joined by Scott Passner to discuss the week that was August 23-30, 1988, which was a show that Scott picked after putting down a $50 pledge on our Patreon, allowing him to pick both the week and a segment to sit in on as guest. Topics of discussion include:Ron Garvin leaving the NWA and the way that was handled on TV with Dusty Rhodes allegedly maiming him in a parking lot.News on the sale negotiations between TBS and Jim Crockett Promotions, which are on shaky ground during our week for various reasons, which led...
2023-08-286h 03
Between The SheetsEp. #419: August 12-20, 1990 with Beau JamesKris and David are joined by Beau James (@kingofkingsport) to discuss the week-plus that was August 12-20, 1990. Topics of discussion include:The WWF's build for SummerSlam’ 90, including the big Tugboat injury angle, where we try to figure out why it happened.“Tag Team,” Jesse Ventura and Roddy Piper's TV series, gets cancelled by ABC before it makes air.A big night of wrestling in Japan featuring Jumbo Tsuruta "injuring" Mitsuharu Misawa, major title changes in New Japan, and a major AJW show.A major UWF card in Yokohama featuring Masaharu Funaki beating Nobuhiko Takada for the first time.Herb A...
2023-08-216h 06
Be A Better BeingLive, Love, Learn--74 years with John BrownDedication to fitness is what united Michelle with John Brown. Working out at the same gym for over 18 years, each was a friendly face in the other’s day. Not knowing any of his story, but KNOWING there is one, Michelle has always admired John’s positive attitude and perseverance. This inspired her to invite him on the show and he did not disappoint! All can benefit from the guidance and wisdom John imparts from 74 years of life experiences.Check out John's book here.https://www.amazon.com/Kevlar-Legions-Transformation-U-S-1989-2005/dp/1518659039/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_enco...
2023-07-3139 min
Between The SheetsExile on Badstreet #82: A Tribute To DEAN~!Kris Zellner is joined by Phil Rippa and Phil Schneider to discuss the life and times of Dean Rasmussen. Dean was a cherished friend to those who knew him and a mentor to many as well. His love of professional wrestling was basically unmatched, and his influence on a generation of wrestling fans will last forever.This is our love letter to Dean.....we love you and miss you dearly, brother..So.....this one is for DEAN~!Special thanks to Tim Noel for the audio of Dean from an old Burning Hammer episode...
2023-05-111h 53
Between The SheetsDean Rasmussen 1966-2023We tried to record this as an intro to the show that's coming out tonight, but it quickly became clear that we wouldn't have enough space. If you'd like to support Dean's family in their time of need, they have a GoFundMe page set up.Dean's memorial page with photos, his official obituary, and memorial service information is up at EverLoved.com. Also, John Pollock's Friday news update at POST Wrestling collected some of the tributes to Dean that were tweeted on Thursday and Friday.You can read the post that Dean's daughter...
2023-05-0730 min
Between The SheetsEp. #403: April 26-May 2, 2001Kris and David are guestless this time out as we discuss the week that was April 26-May 2, 2001. Topics of discussion this week include:The WWF's plans for their version of WCW, with Jim Ross meeting with prospective talent such as Rob Van Dam, as well as WCW contracted talent. We also have possible announcers discussed, including the potential return of Jerry Lawler to the WWFE fold.A busy week in the WWF proper, as we have not only the regular TV shows, but also the Backlash PPV featuring Steve Austin and Triple H becoming the new tag champs...
2023-05-015h 26
Between The SheetsEp. #402: April 19-24, 1996 with John PhilapavageKris and David are joined by John Philapavage (@JohnPhilapavage) to discuss the (almost-)week that was April 19-24, 1996. Topics of discussion include:Brian Pillman being released from the hospital after his serious car wreck.Bret Hart's future in the WWF.The post-WrestleMania German tour featuring Scott Hall and Kevin Nash's final run and Sunny having to go home early because of The Clique.Akira Taue winning the Champion Carnival in AJPW.AAA and CMLL battling it out in the press with their house organ magazines.The infamous ECW “lesbian angle” as Beaulah and Kimona “kiss” at Hostile City Showdown...
2023-04-245h 37Christ Presbyterian Auburn SermonsResurrection ResultsThe Resurrected Christ summons your "clinging!" Pastor Eric Zellner preaches John 20:1-23 for Easter Sunday.
2023-04-0932 min
Between The SheetsEp. #398: March 22-28, 1995Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was March 22-28, 1995.We start off with the WWF, as WrestleMania XI is around the corner, so we talk about the go-home Raw, which was an interesting show as it featured just one match and was largely a clip show hyping up Mania. We talk about the weird booking at this time, as well, as there were more intriguing matches and angles on TV than the ones featuring the same wrestlers at Mania.Then we go international, where Dave Meltzer is in Japan again, but the focus...
2023-03-274h 18
Between The SheetsEp. #393: February 15-22, 2003 with Daniel MakabeKris and David are joined by Daniel Makabe (@danielmakabe) for the first half of the show to discuss the week-plus that was February 15-22, 2003.We start off talking about the sudden end of the revival of Portland Wrestling and all the controversy surrounding the short lifespan of the promotion, which that means lots of insane Oregon State Athletic Commission talk.Next, we go to the indie scene where we talk about Dan's memories of western Canadian indies, the Philadelphia promotional wars of the era featuring 3PW and XPW, Cody Rhodes’s high school wrestling career, Sting's evangelical wrestling pa...
2023-02-206h 13
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 02Christ Presbyterian Auburn SermonsThe Art of AbidingTanner Crum (RUF minister at Auburn University) preaches through John 15:1-11 this week. The art of abiding in Christ is the crux of the Christian life. This means dwelling in His presence and practicing His words.
2023-01-0133 min
Between The SheetsFREE PATREON FLASHBACK: Kip Frey's WCW SupercutHappy [preferred winter solstice-adjacent holiday], everyone! As has become something of a tradition, we’re releasing a past deep dive Patreon special episode of Between the Sheets for free! Well, actually, we’re giving you TWO Patreon specials for free, as this is a supercut of our two shows covering Kip Frey’s few months running WCW! For dozens more deep dives like this, including our six-part ECW on TNN series, our two-part Death of ECW series, other entries in the Paul Heyman Expanded Universe, our four-part WCW sale series, our four-part series on the 1992 WWF “Titangate” scandals, o...
2022-12-255h 06Christ Presbyterian Auburn SermonsThe Unexpected JesusContinuing our advent series, we consider John the Baptist's doubt while in prison. Pastor Josh Shideler preaches through Matthew 11:2-11, where we see that beholding Jesus' words and works strengthens your faith.
2022-12-1132 minChrist Presbyterian Auburn SermonsThe Fruit of RepentanceWhat better way to prepare for this Advent season than to look at the one who prepared the way for Jesus--John the Baptist. Pastor Eric Zellner preaches through Matthew 3:1-12, where we see that true repentance must lead you to Christ.
2022-12-0431 minChrist Presbyterian Auburn SermonsJesus' Heart Poured OutWhat's on Jesus' heart before He's arrested? In John 17, we see that, shockingly, it's you. Pastor Josh Shideler preaches through this scene, where we see that Jesus' effectual prayer secures believers' life and joy.
2022-11-2737 min
Between The SheetsEp. #375: October 5-11, 1988 with John McAdamKris & David are joined by John McAdam (@CCMilani) this week for another episode of Between the Sheets, talking about the week of October 5-11, 1988.We start off with John giving us his memories about the 1988 UAWF Convention in Memphis—the first for that group of fans—and what a doozy it was. We get stories about attending the live WMC studio taping and the Mid-South Coliseum show, as well as the awards banquet and shenanigans that took place after hours. We also play some clips, including Lance Russell’s speech, the WMC segment about the convention, and Paul E. Dan...
2022-10-103h 51Be A Better BeingSpreading Happiness and Down Syndrome Awareness with John and MarkThis week, Michelle and Sasha chat with John and Mark, founders and owners of John's Crazy Socks. John is an entrepreneur, advocate, and sock tycoon living with down syndrome. His father Mark is his business partner.Connect with John and Mark:johnscrazysocks.comIG: @johnscrazysocksTwitter: @JohnsCrazySocksLinkedIn: John's Crazy SocksYouTube: John's Crazy SocksConnect with us:IG: @be.a.better.beingMichelle: @betterbeingsusSasha: @sasha.patriciaDon't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!
2022-05-2333 min
Between The SheetsEp. #341: February 9-15, 1997Kris & David are guestless as we discuss the week that was February 9-15, 1997. We talk about USA Network giving the WWF an extra hour for Raw every week and how that will change their TV format, as well as THURSDAY RAW THURSDAY, featuring Shawn Michaels losing his smile in one of the all-time most memorable Raw moments. We also talk about Rocky Maivia winning his first title and the timing of that, the WWF's relationship with ECW, and so much more to round out a very newsworthy WWF section. We also talk about New Japan trying to sign Ken...
2022-02-145h 03
Between The SheetsEp. #340: February 2-8, 1993 with John MuseKris & David are joined by John Muse (@JMuseMich) to discuss the week that was February 2-8, 1993. We talk about the major power shift in WCW as Cowboy Bill Watts & Jim Ross are on their way out the door and Eric Bischoff is about to make a big power play to become a top boss in the company. John goes in-depth with us talking about all the aspects of the company at the time, especially the booking, and this was a fantastic discussion. We also talk about Jim Cornette & The Heavenly Bodies showing up at Center Stage for some fireworks...
2022-02-075h 48
Between The SheetsEp. #338: January 19-25, 1991 with Mike SemperviveKris & David are joined by Mike Sempervive (@Sempervive) to discuss the week that was January 19-25, 1991. We talk about WCW being forced to move the next Clash of the Champions from CNN Center’s atrium to the Georgia Mountain Center in Gainesville due to the Persian Gulf War, as well as Dusty Rhodes beginning in his new job as head booker, The Steiners killing jobbers, Arn Anderson & Barry Windham tearing up the hood, and so much more in a great section. We then talk about a Triple Crown title change in AJPW, Greg Valentine re-upping with the WWF and po...
2022-01-245h 35
Between The SheetsEp. #337: January 12-18, 1998Kris & David are guestless as we discuss the week that was January 12-18, 1998. We talk about the WWF’s build to the 1998 Royal Rumble, featuring Goldust dressing up as Sable, the debut of the Rock ’n’ Roll Express, and Kane pretending to be cool with the Undertaker before we move on to the Rumble PPV itself. That show features Cold Stone" Steve Austin getting hs big win in front of a giddy Mike Tyson plus Shawn Michaels torching his back in the main event against the Undertaker. We also talk about New Japan wanting their older guys to retire, Ryuji...
2022-01-175h 42
Between The SheetsEp. #336: January 5-11, 1996 with John PhilapavageKris & David are joined by John Philapavage (@JohnPhilapavage) to discuss the week that was January 5-11, 1996. We talk about ECW's House Party ’96, which featured the farewell of Public Enemy, the return of "The Franchise" Shane Douglas, the debut of Rob Van Dam, and Beulah announcing her “pregnancy” with Tommy Dreamer’s spawn. Needless to say, this was a watershed show in ECW history, so we go in deep detail discussing all the major happenings in the promotion at that time. We then go to WCW to discuss Hulk Hogan's legal issues in Minneapolis, plus another Nitro in the Carolinas where Ho...
2022-01-106h 54
Between The SheetsEp. #335: December 29, 2006-January 4, 2007Kris & David are back for another episode of Between the Sheets! This week we talk about the week that was December 29, 2006-January 4th, 2007 by request of Sean Doherty, who put down the $25 on our Patreon to pick this one. We talk about RAW IS K-FED, as Kevin Federline showed up to wrestle—and defeat!—John Cena on New Years Day 2007 and look at how it was covered in the mainstream. Speaking of the mainstream, we also talk about Vince McMahon starting the big Donald Trump WrestleMania angle, WWE's house show business picking back up, a note on the future Roma...
2022-01-034h 42
Between The SheetsExile on Badstreet #79: Walking on the Wildside Part 11 w/ Jeff G. Bailey & Dan "The Dragon" WilsonKris Zellner is joined yet again by Jeff G Bailey (@JeffGBailey1) & Dan "The Dragon" Wilson (@revdanwilson) as we take yet another Walk on the Wildside, discussing the last three months (October-December) of 2001. We talk about the genesis of the Jeff G. Bailey as Wildside CEO angle and how it was taken from the John Collins/Main Event Championship Wrestling fiasco. We also talk about the rise of Iceberg in Wildside, plus all the young players like A.J. Styles, Jason Cross, J.C. Dazz, Jimmy Rave, Adam Jacobs, Onyx, Lazz, Blackout, the Lost Boyz, and so many more who...
2021-12-314h 41
Between The SheetsEp. #334: December 22-28, 1986Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was December 22-28 1986. We talk about Jim Crockett Promotions and their early plans for running in Florida, Ole Anderson's future as a Horseman, plus all the news from JCP’s Christmas week shows. We also have an update on New Japan's TV situation, Weekly Gong’s year-end awards, the Savoldis’ ICW running Florida, Championship Wrestling from Florida being in a state of flux, Continental focusing on the Northern part of their territory, Soul Train Jones debuting in Memphis, Bill Watts cutting classic Bill Watts promos in UWF…even if...
2021-12-274h 31
Between The SheetsFREE PATREON FLASHBACK: ECW's Road to Pay-Per-View with John PhilapavageIt’s the overstuffed holiday season, and you know what that means: We’re releasing a past deep dive Patreon special episode of Between the Sheets for free! This is a great show that looks at all of the drama as ECW tried to launch its own pay-per-view events, including all of the immediate fallout from New Jack slicing open the forehead of last-minute substitute Mass Transit at the Wonderland Greyhound Park in Revere, Massachusetts. For dozens more deep dives like this, including our six part ECW on TNN series, our two-part Death of ECW series, other entri...
2021-12-254h 46
Between The SheetsEp. #333: December 15-21, 1990 with Joe BlairKris & David are joined by Joe Blair as we discuss the week that was December 15-21, 1990, which he grabbed as a $100 Patreon pick to sit in for the whole show. We discuss Andre the Giant's days being numbered in the WWF due to injuries and other assorted health issues, Vince McMahon letting Dusty Rhodes leave with his "dignity" (in theory), Tokyo Sports Awards political nonsense, Akira Maeda promising a new UWF, Silo Sam of all people opening up a wrestling school, what's really going on in the soap opera that is Jerry Jarrett “selling the USWA” to Joe Pedicino and...
2021-12-204h 50
Between The SheetsEp. #332: December 8-14, 1995 with TAROKris & David are joined by TARO (@loknloll) to discuss the week that was December 8-14, 1995. We recap a wild Monday Nitro in Charlotte where Hulk Hogan got crucified by the pro-Horsemen fans en route to a Nitro overrun where everyone forgets what they just did, which is the epitome of WCW EVERYBODY. We also talk about the awesome of AJPW Real World Tag League finals, WAR hosting Super J-Cup 2nd Stage, a more standardized WAR show featuring El Gigante, ECW bracing for the loss of Public Enemy, the SMW vs. USWA feud being red hot in Memphis after SMW...
2021-12-136h 51
Between The SheetsEp. #330: November 25-29, 1994Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the partial week that was November 25th - November 29th, 1994. We start off with WCW, where we talk about Eric Bischoff getting a promotion of sorts and what that meant, as well as the WCW creative structure at the time which was basically Hulk Hogan and everyone else. We also talk about Randy Savage appearing on Chet Coppock's NewSport Talk, Gene Okerlund's hotline shenanigans, and much more in an always entertaining WCW section. We also go international, talking about Keiji Mutoh & Hiroshi Hase winning the IWGP tag titles, AAA being...
2021-11-294h 34
Between The SheetsEp. #325: October 20-26, 1993 with Mikey BlantonKris & David are joined by Black Label Pro's Mikey Blanton (@BLPMikey) to discuss the week that was October 20-26, 1993. We talk about the fallout from Randy Savage's Radio WWF interview where he buried Hulk Hogan and accused him of breaking up his marriage to Elizabeth, including the confusion about whether or not it was a shoot. We also talk about Sabu & Glen Jacobs getting tryouts with the WWF, Giant Gonzalez making his last appearance in WWF…in street clothes as a babyface, how AJPW's booking of the Triple Crown in this era constantly stuck it to Toshiaki Kawada, Vampiro ma...
2021-10-255h 46
Between The SheetsEp. #322: September 29-October 5, 1984 with John McAdamKris & David are joined by John McAdam (@CCMilani) to discuss the week that was September 29th-October 5th, 1984. We talk about some major happenings going down in Japan, as Riki Choshu's entire Ishingundan/Restoration Army group leaves New Japan to hook up up with former NJPW local promoter Naoki Otsuka and this All Japan by proxy. We have LOTS of major details about what happened and how the landscape was shaken up by this going on. John then joins us for the television debut of Pro Wrestling USA and how that changed wrestling in many ways, the sad state of...
2021-10-044h 08
Between The SheetsEp. #306: June 7-15, 1992 with Roy LucierKris & David are joined by Roy Lucier (@RoyLucier) to discuss the week-plus that was June 7th-June 15th, 1992. We talk about Lex Luger’s serious motorcycle accident that changed his career as well as the fortunes of the World Bodybuilding Federation. Speaking of which, we talk about the 2nd WBF PPV with lots of clips of the show, which very few people were able to watch. We also have a extremely interesting Randy Savage promo, plus the debut of Razor Ramon’s vignettes to finish off the WWF section. We then go to the international section, where we talk about the...
2021-06-146h 28
Between The SheetsEp. #299: April 18-27, 1993 with John ThorneKris & David are joined by John Thorne (@JohnThorneAIW) to discuss the week-plus that was April 18-27, 1993. We talk about Sean Waltman signing with the WWF and the reaction to that at the time, as well as a couple of newsworthy episodes of Raw featuring Bobby Heenan replacing Rob Bartlett and a fan marriage proposal with a familiar face that you just can't miss, as well as other great clips featuring Bret Hart, Lex Luger, & Bam Bam Bigelow. We also talk about Stan Hansen winning the Champion Carnival in All Japan, the Ultimate Warrior’s…interesting tour of Europe, CMLL atte...
2021-04-266h 16
Between The SheetsEp. #298: April 14-20, 1986 with Mark CoaleKris & David are joined by Mark Coale (@black_bile) to discuss the week that was April 14-20, 1986, which Mark picked by dropping the $100 on our Patreon to not just have us cover that week, but also be our guest for the whole show. We talk about the first annual Crockett Cup and everything that went on around it, including Dave Meltzer's live report of the shows plus the World Championship Wrestling episode that aired basically between the two shows on TBS, with lots of great clips. We also talk about All Japan and Giant Baba's meetings while he was...
2021-04-195h 51
Between The SheetsExile on Badstreet #65: Rasslin 80’s Style Part 8 w/ John McAdamKris 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. Very fun show, so listen now!!!To support the show and get access...
2020-04-151h 15
Between The SheetsExile on Badstreet #64: Rasslin 80’s Style Part 7 w/ John McAdam - "Go Go Tiger"Kris Zellner is rejoined by John McAdam (Stick to Wrestling) as we resume our series on John's "Wrestling from the 80's" collection with Volumes 11 & 12. We talk about the infamous WFIA Tag Team of the Year angle with Eddie Gilbert & Tommy Rich in Memphis, lots of Tiger Mask & Dynamite Kid in New Japan, Kerry Von Erich as one of Ric Flair's greatest opponents, Jim Cornette's green jacket angle in World Class, the Midnight Express’s feuds in Mid-South, Bill Watts ripping the WWF on TV, and so much more. A really fun show, so LISTEN NOW!!!!!!!...
2019-12-281h 06
Between The SheetsExile on Badstreet #64: Rasslin 80’s Style Part 7 w/ John McAdam - "Go Go Tiger"Kris Zellner is rejoined by John McAdam (Stick to Wrestling) as we resume our series on John's "Wrestling from the 80's" collection with Volumes 11 & 12. We talk about the infamous WFIA Tag Team of the Year angle with Eddie Gilbert & Tommy Rich in Memphis, lots of Tiger Mask & Dynamite Kid in New Japan, Kerry Von Erich as one of Ric Flair's greatest opponents, Jim Cornette's green jacket angle in World Class, the Midnight Express’s feuds in Mid-South, Bill Watts ripping the WWF on TV, and so much more. A really fun show, so LISTEN NOW!!!!!!!...
2019-12-281h 06
Between The SheetsEp. #227: November 20-26, 1986 with Robert O'ConnorKris & David are joined by Robert O'Connor (@ghostofquinones) to discuss the week that was November 20-26, 1986. We talk about John Tatum's tragic car accident that changed his life and career, including how it was covered at the time. We also talk about UWF hooking up with Pro Wrestling Illustrated, the buildup to Starrcade ’86, the uncertainty of Riki Choshu's status in All Japan, the end of Bruiser Brody in New Japan, the state of Stampede Wrestling, everyone leaving Championship Wrestling from Florida, Buzz Sawyer starting a wrestling school…sort of, and much more, including a wild episode of WWF Superstars of W...
2019-11-255h 27
Between The SheetsEp. #215: Aug. 28-Sept. 2, 1986 with Al GetzKris & David are joined by Al Getz (@AlGetzWrestling) to discuss the week that was August 28-September 3, 1986. We talk about a huge week in Jim Crockett Promotions, with the outline of the takeover of Central States, major house shows around the country including their debut in Los Angeles, lots of title changes, great promos on TV, and lots more. We also talk about Bruiser Brody coming back to New Japan, a possible Keiji Mutoh vs. Roddy Piper match for Mutoh’s return as Space Lone Wolf, the Observer talking about a dude named Toshiaki wrestling in Montreal, Battle of the Be...
2019-09-025h 35
Between The SheetsEp. #214: August 21-27, 1990 with Ben ZaniKris & David are joined by Ben Zani (@BostonNooga) to discuss the week that was August 21-27, 1990. We talk about SummerSlam ’90 and all the big happenings on the show…which were mostly outside of the ring, as the pay-per-view featured only about an hour of wrestling. We also talk about Roddy Piper replacing Jesse Ventura on WWF Superstars, Eric Embry & Scotty the Body in AJPW, Joe Pedicino being upset with the latest Georgia All-Star tapings, The Snowman & the USWA going to court, Percy Pringle in drag attacking Toni Adams, the birth of Herb Abrams' UWF, and what exactly happened with Stin...
2019-08-264h 46
Between The SheetsExile on Badstreet #63: Rasslin 80’s Style Part 6 w/ John McAdamKris Zellner is joined by John McAdam (@CCMilani) as we discuss Volumes 9 & 10 from John's Wrestling from the ’80's collection. We talk about Bruiser Brody and his big matches with Ric Flair & Kamala, as well as Central States & St. Louis in general from 1983-1984. We also talk about Ric Flair winning his first NWA Title in Kansas City in 1981 and how odd it was, Adrian Street's push in Florida, WWF invading St. Louis, David Von Erich's death, The New Fabulous Ones & The Pretty Young Things being born, Rick Rude's ascension in Memphis, Dynamite Kid's run in Portland, Ric Flair in Me...
2019-07-281h 46
Between The SheetsExile on Badstreet #63: Rasslin 80’s Style Part 6 w/ John McAdamKris Zellner is joined by John McAdam (@CCMilani) as we discuss Volumes 9 & 10 from John's Wrestling from the ’80's collection. We talk about Bruiser Brody and his big matches with Ric Flair & Kamala, as well as Central States & St. Louis in general from 1983-1984. We also talk about Ric Flair winning his first NWA Title in Kansas City in 1981 and how odd it was, Adrian Street's push in Florida, WWF invading St. Louis, David Von Erich's death, The New Fabulous Ones & The Pretty Young Things being born, Rick Rude's ascension in Memphis, Dynamite Kid's run in Portland, Ric Flair in Me...
2019-07-281h 46
Between The SheetsEp. #205: June 19-25, 1994 with John ThorneKris & Bix are joined by John Thorne (@JohnThorneAIW) to discuss the week that was June 19-25, 1994. We talk about the King of the Ring pay-per-view starring Art Donovan and what a glorious performance he had as an announcer on that show. Elsewhere on that show, we also look at the crowning of Owen Hart and how that was overshadowed, Vince McMahon not being around due to neck surgery and how that affected the week’s shows, and the Governor of Maryland proclaiming his love of Hulk Hogan. We also go over Jerry Lawler using a trash can on Duke Dr...
2019-06-245h 31
Between The SheetsEp. #205: June 19-25, 1994 with John ThorneKris & Bix are joined by John Thorne (@JohnThorneAIW) to discuss the week that was June 19-25, 1994. We talk about the King of the Ring pay-per-view starring Art Donovan and what a glorious performance he had as an announcer on that show. Elsewhere on that show, we also look at the crowning of Owen Hart and how that was overshadowed, Vince McMahon not being around due to neck surgery and how that affected the week’s shows, and the Governor of Maryland proclaiming his love of Hulk Hogan. We also go over Jerry Lawler using a trash can on Duke Dr...
2019-06-245h 31
Between The SheetsEp. #202: May 29-June 4, 1986 with John McAdamKris & David are joined by John McAdam (Stick to Wrestling) to discuss the week that was May 29 - June 4, 1986, a Patreon-requested show. We talk about Kerry Von Erich's life changing motorcycle accident and how it affected World Class as a promotion at the worst possible time for them. We also look at the talent turnover they had thanks to so many wrestlers leaving for the UWF. Speaking of which, we then go to the UWF and talk about Terry Gordy being crowned the 1st UWF Champion, and most importantly, Bill Watts being buried by under the Russian flag in one...
2019-06-034h 23
Between The SheetsEp. #202: May 29-June 4, 1986 with John McAdamKris & David are joined by John McAdam (Stick to Wrestling) to discuss the week that was May 29 - June 4, 1986, a Patreon-requested show. We talk about Kerry Von Erich's life changing motorcycle accident and how it affected World Class as a promotion at the worst possible time for them. We also look at the talent turnover they had thanks to so many wrestlers leaving for the UWF. Speaking of which, we then go to the UWF and talk about Terry Gordy being crowned the 1st UWF Champion, and most importantly, Bill Watts being buried by under the Russian flag in one...
2019-06-034h 23
Between The SheetsEp. #201: May 22-28, 1988Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was May 22-28, 1988. We talk about the initial reporting of the impending sale of Jim Crockett Promotions coming out during our week, and how it would become more and more drawn out. We also play some great clips from JCP TV, including a particularly keyed up Tully Blanchard promo. Other topics of discussion include Adrian Adonis returning to NJPW, Keith Hart replacing Bruce Hart as the booker in Stampede, Ron Wright being awesome in USA Wrestling, Eddie Gilbert beating down John Gilliam in Continental, the Stud Stable reforming...
2019-05-283h 54
Between The SheetsExile on Badstreet #61: Rasslin 80’s Style Part 5 w/ John McAdamKris Zellner is joined by John McAdam (Stick to Wrestling) as we continue our journey through John's classic "Wrestling from the 80's" video compilation series with Volume 8. We talk about Tommy Rich's return to Georgia from Memphis in 1981 and how it gave the territory a much needed spark, as well as Gino Hernandez & The Road Warriors working on Mid-South TV and the relationships Mid-South had with other territories. We also discuss The Great Kabuki and his many ripoff gimmicks including Kendo Nagasaki and his mega push in Florida in 1982, Southwest Championship Wrestling and their loaded roster with matches and angles...
2019-05-221h 28
Between The SheetsExile on Badstreet #61: Rasslin 80’s Style Part 5 w/ John McAdamKris Zellner is joined by John McAdam (Stick to Wrestling) as we continue our journey through John's classic "Wrestling from the 80's" video compilation series with Volume 8. We talk about Tommy Rich's return to Georgia from Memphis in 1981 and how it gave the territory a much needed spark, as well as Gino Hernandez & The Road Warriors working on Mid-South TV and the relationships Mid-South had with other territories. We also discuss The Great Kabuki and his many ripoff gimmicks including Kendo Nagasaki and his mega push in Florida in 1982, Southwest Championship Wrestling and their loaded roster with matches and angles...
2019-05-221h 28
Between The Sheets[Patreon Preview] In which Bob Ryder trolls Wade Keller on ECW's behalfIn this free preview of the latest Between The Sheets Patreon special, covering ECW’s road to securing a pay-per-view contract in early 1997, Kris, David, and guest John Philapavage take a look at some of the internet fallout from the initial PPV date being cancelled. ECW house organ Bob Ryder and his friends decided to blame it all on Wade Keller and Bruce Mitchell of the Pro Wrestling Torch, and all hell broke loose.
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2019-05-0123 min
Between The Sheets[Patreon Preview] In which Bob Ryder trolls Wade Keller on ECW's behalfIn this free preview of the latest Between The Sheets Patreon special, covering ECW’s road to securing a pay-per-view contract in early 1997, Kris, David, and guest John Philapavage take a look at some of the internet fallout from the initial PPV date being cancelled. ECW house organ Bob Ryder and his friends decided to blame it all on Wade Keller and Bruce Mitchell of the Pro Wrestling Torch, and all hell broke loose.
For the full show, go to Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become a patron for just $5/month.
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2019-05-0123 min
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 SheetsExile on Badstreet #59: Rasslin 80’s Style Part 4 w/ John McAdamKris Zellner is joined again by John McAdam (Stick to Wrestling) to discuss Volumes 6 and 7 of his Wrestling from the 80's video collection. We continue our series with a focus mainly on 1981 as we talk about Tommy Rich becoming NWA Champion, Verne Gagne retiring as AWA Champion, the greatness of Sgt. Slaughter, Magnificent Muraco, & Ken Patera, Terry Gordy & Jimmy Snuka's run as a tag team in Georgia, Bruno Sammartino's retirement match, Ric Flair becoming NWA Champion, Bob Backlund's great run of 1981-82 and tons more. Very fun show, so don't miss it!!!!
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2019-03-091h 17
Between The SheetsExile on Badstreet #59: Rasslin 80’s Style Part 4 w/ John McAdamKris Zellner is joined again by John McAdam (Stick to Wrestling) to discuss Volumes 6 and 7 of his Wrestling from the 80's video collection. We continue our series with a focus mainly on 1981 as we talk about Tommy Rich becoming NWA Champion, Verne Gagne retiring as AWA Champion, the greatness of Sgt. Slaughter, Magnificent Muraco, & Ken Patera, Terry Gordy & Jimmy Snuka's run as a tag team in Georgia, Bruno Sammartino's retirement match, Ric Flair becoming NWA Champion, Bob Backlund's great run of 1981-82 and tons more. Very fun show, so don't miss it!!!!
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2019-03-091h 17
Between The SheetsEp. #187: February 13-19, 1985 with Beau JamesKris & David are joined by Beau James (@kingofkingsport) to discuss the week that was February 12-18, 1985. First and foremost, we talk about ABC’s explosive “20/20” segment on pro wrestling featuring Eddie Mansfield, Jim Wilson, John Stossel, & "Dr. D" David Shultz, including all of the controversy surrounding it. We then go over about the comings and goings in the WWF including a great weekend of business capped off by The War to Settle the Score. From there, we look at Antonio Inoki meeting Ric Flair in Hawaii, The All-New Stampede Wrestling, the debuts of Mr. J.R. & Devil Blue in Georgia, Jerry...
2019-02-186h 13
Between The SheetsExile on Badstreet #57: Rasslin 80’s Style Part 3 w/ John McAdamKris Zellner is joined by John McAdam for another installment of our "Wrestling from the 80's" series, and this time we focus on Volume 5 of his set. We talk about the early days of Dusty Rhodes booking for Jim Crockett Promotions, the genesis of Arn Anderson in Southeastern, Jim Cornette getting his head shaved, Junkyard Dog leaving Mid-South and how that affected Watts, Austin Idol's four flat tires, Ric Flair & Missing Link's odd relationship, Muhammad Ali at the Superdome for Mid-South, and tons more. This is a damn fun show, so listen now!!!
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2019-01-031h 34
Between The SheetsExile on Badstreet #57: Rasslin 80’s Style Part 3 w/ John McAdamKris Zellner is joined by John McAdam for another installment of our "Wrestling from the 80's" series, and this time we focus on Volume 5 of his set. We talk about the early days of Dusty Rhodes booking for Jim Crockett Promotions, the genesis of Arn Anderson in Southeastern, Jim Cornette getting his head shaved, Junkyard Dog leaving Mid-South and how that affected Watts, Austin Idol's four flat tires, Ric Flair & Missing Link's odd relationship, Muhammad Ali at the Superdome for Mid-South, and tons more. This is a damn fun show, so listen now!!!
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2019-01-031h 34
Between The SheetsExile on Badstreet #55: Rasslin '80’s Style Part 2 w/ John McAdamKris Zellner is joined by John McAdam (Stick to Wrestling) to discuss Volumes #3 & #4 of his Wrestling From the ‘80s video series from back in the day. We talk about the early days of future stars such as Ricky Morton & Eddie Gilbert, John's first exposure to Japanese wrestling and matches featuring Tiger Mask, Jumbo Tsuruta, and others. We also discuss about the match that is on the most videos that John ever released, Freebirds vs. Von Erichs, Bockwinkel vs. Lawler, the greatness of 1982 Adrian Adonis, young Barry Windham, The Last Tango in Tampa, and lots more. A very fun show, so li...
2018-09-051h 24
Between The SheetsExile on Badstreet #55: Rasslin '80’s Style Part 2 w/ John McAdamKris Zellner is joined by John McAdam (Stick to Wrestling) to discuss Volumes #3 & #4 of his Wrestling From the ‘80s video series from back in the day. We talk about the early days of future stars such as Ricky Morton & Eddie Gilbert, John's first exposure to Japanese wrestling and matches featuring Tiger Mask, Jumbo Tsuruta, and others. We also discuss about the match that is on the most videos that John ever released, Freebirds vs. Von Erichs, Bockwinkel vs. Lawler, the greatness of 1982 Adrian Adonis, young Barry Windham, The Last Tango in Tampa, and lots more. A very fun show, so li...
2018-09-051h 24
Between The SheetsExile on Badstreet #53: Rasslin 80’s Style Part 1 w/ John McAdamKris Zellner is joined by John McAdam as we begin a new sub-series of Exile on Badstreet going over John's "Wrestling from the ‘80s” compilation tape series. We talk about the origins of John's wrestling tape collecting before delving into the first two volumes of the series, discussing all of the major matches and angles on the tapes. John tells some fun stories as well and this is a pretty damn great show, so don't miss out!!!!
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2018-07-241h 24
Between The SheetsExile on Badstreet #50.5: WWF in the Boston Garden 1987 with John McAdamKris 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!!!
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2018-04-051h 17
Between The SheetsExile on Badstreet #50: WWF in the Boston Garden ’88-’89 with John McAdamKris 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!!!
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2018-03-092h 09
Between The SheetsEp. #128: Dec. 27, 1997-Jan. 2, 1998 with John ThorneKris & David are joined by John Thorne (Absolute Intense Wrestling) to discuss the week that was December 27, 1997-January 2, 1998. We talk about the crazy week that WCW had with Starrcade & Nitro taking place amidst lots of injuries and rumors of big stars possibly leaving for the WWF. We then discuss Antonio Inoki retiring for good, The best of Japan in 1997 according to Nikkan Sports, ECW battling cable services again, and Raw at Nassau Coliseum where a 13-year-old Bix was in attendance. This is a tremendous show!!!!!
Timestamps:
0:00:00 WCW
2:14:43 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, BJPW, ‘Jd, & Potpourri
2:44:46 Classic Commercial Break
2:48:47 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game/Bu...
2018-01-025h 46
Between The SheetsExile on Badstreet #45: WWF in the Boston Garden ’84-’86 with John McAdamKris Zellner is joined by John McAdam to discuss WWF shows at the Boston Garden from 1984-86. We talk about how the WWF evolved during the expansion era where they were bringing in new talent monthly. We talk about the phenomenon of Roddy Piper as well as the return of Bruno Sammartino with stories from John who attended most of the shows. This is a tremendous show so don't miss it!!
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2017-12-222h 32
Between The SheetsExile on Badstreet #41: Backlund in Boston - WWF in the Boston Garden ’80-’83 w/ John McAdamKris Zellner is joined by John McAdam to discuss the WWF's shows at Boston Garden from 1980-1983. We talk about all the major matchups and feuds of the era with John giving his live point of view from attending the shows. John talks about seeing the two greatest matches he ever saw live on this show and again how different the Boston shows were from the Philly/NYC shows. This is a tremendous show, so don't miss it!!!!!
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2017-09-022h 27
Between The SheetsExile on Badstreet #38: Shipping Up To Boston - WWWF in the Boston Garden ’76-’79 with John McAdamKris Zellner is joined by John McAdam to discuss (W)WWF shows at the Boston Garden from 1976-79. We talk about how John became a wrestling addict in this time period and just how different Boston was from New York & Philadelphia in how feuds were worked and even how the television aired. We run down every card from the period and talk about all the top wrestlers and angles of the era. A damn good, must listen show!!!!
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2017-05-031h 58
Between The Sheets[Patreon Preview] Vince Russo OriginsIn this preview of the latest Patreon-exclusive, themed edition of Between The Sheets, which looks back at how Vince Russo Became a Thing 25 years ago, Kris and David discuss how Vince McMahon *probably* played Russo like a fiddle in their first meeting. The repercussions Russo’s first conversation of note with Dave Meltzer, playing “mediator” between Russo and business partner John Arezzi, is also discussed…was this the root cause of Russo’s animosity towards Meltzer? All that and much more.
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2017-03-2916 min
Between The Sheets[Patreon Preview] Interviews Vol. 1: 1993 Wrestling Flyer YearbookIn this preview of the latest Patreon-exclusive, themed edition of Between The Sheets, Kris and David discuss some of the reactions to Vince McMahon's indictment that were shared in the 1993 Wrestling Flyer Yearbook. Hear what John Clark got out of Paul Heyman, Bill Eadie,Tom Brandi, Jerry Lawler, Jerry Lawler, Dave Meltzer, and Matt Borne on the most powerful man in wrestling being charged as part of a drug dealing conspiracy. Kris and David also try to decipher why the Justice Department pursued a seemingly unsinkable version of the steroid case when there was a much more serious scandal out...
2017-02-2813 min
Between The SheetsEp. #63: September 28-October 4, 1985 with John McAdamKris & David are joined by John McAdam to discuss the week that was September 28-October 4, 1985. We talk about Ric Flair & The Andersons breaking Dusty Rhodes’ ankle at The Omni. Magnum T.A. getting booed, AJPW & NJPW going through transitions, Jerry Lawler vs. Ric Flair in Memphis, Chris Von Erich singing, Super Clash at Comiskey Park, The Wrestling Album, and lots more.
Timestamps:
0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions
0:36:39 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, AJW, Stampede, & Montreal
1:16:56 The Amazon Game
1:55:26 USA East: ICW, Memphis, All-South, CWF, & CCW
2:34:27 USA West: Mid-South, WCCW, TASW, Central States, AWA, & Portland
3:34:13 WWFSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/be...
2016-10-154h 17
Between The SheetsExile on Badstreet #30: The Story of Hacksaw Butch Reed – Featuring John McAdamKris Zellner is joined by John McAdam to discuss the career of one “Hacksaw” Butch Reed. We examine his beginnings going the territories and how good he got in such a short time span. We talk about his battles with all the major stars of his era and his amazing run in Mid-South. Lots of great tales about the angles and matches that shaped his career so check it out!!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2016-10-153h 16
Between The SheetsThe Best of Between the Sheets Vol. 1To celebrate the first year of Between the Sheets, Bix and Kris (with help from fans of the show) put together the best moments of the first 52 episodes. Enjoy!
Time stamps:
0:00:00 Intro
0:19:03 Beau James on the GOAT Memphis TV episode (Ep. #33 – March 1st – March 7th, 1986)
1:04:11 Rob Naylor on Al Blake & muscle bears (Ep. #24 – December 29th, 1986 – January 4th, 1987)
1:19:04 Pete Lederberg on Ricky Steamboat & Bob Backlund being family men (Ep. #41 – April 26th – May 2nd 1987)
1:23:05 Jeff Hawkins on his run-ins with “Jammin’” Mitch Snow. Also: Millennials. (Ep. #50 – June 28th – July 4th, 1988)
1:31:17 Dylan Hales on the Sheety Awards and the Windhams’ counterfeiting ring (Ep. #23 – December 22nd – December 2...
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Between The SheetsEp. #47: June 7-13, 1997 with musical guest John TeshKris & David are guestless this week to discuss the week that was June 7-13, 1997 or also known as Fight Night. We talk about Bret Hart & Shawn Michaels fighting backstage at RAW and Kevin Nash & Roddy Piper fighting backstage at Nitro. We discuss HHH winning the King of the Ring, the debut of Michael Cole, AAA’s TripleMania problems, the insanity of ECW vs. USWA vs. WWF, Jerry Lawler at the ECW Arena, WCW business booming, Hulk Hogan shitty movies, & JOHN TESH!!!! This is a fun show so listen now!!!!!!
Timestamps:
0:00:00 WWF
1:41:27 Japan: NJPW, BJPW, Fuyuki-Gun, Michinoku Pro, & JWP
1:57:03 Latin America: AA...
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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...
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Between The SheetsEp. #7: September 1-7, 1995 with John PhilapavageKris Zellner & David Bixenspan are joined by John Philapavage (Barbed Wire City) to discuss the week that was September 1-7, 1995. We discuss the debut of Monday Nitro, the return of Lex Luger to WCW, the departure of Big Van Vader from WCW, New Japan vs. UWFi getting hot & heavy, plus why is ECW vs. Television Outlets the equal to Randy Orton vs. Announce Tables!!!!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. Be...
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