Between The Sheets

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 in...

Scott Bowden welcomes guest Kevin Lawler back to the KFR fryer to talk over their humble beginnings as they learned the ring ropes in living rooms, backyard rings and outlaw shows throughout Memphis before eventually graduating to the big stage as part of the USWA promotion owned by his father, Jerry Lawler, and Jerry Jarrett. The two longtime friends reminisce about their stints as USWA referees...

Kris Zellner & Rob Naylor are back again with yet another episode of Cover 2 Cover, this time covering the September 1983 issue of The Wrestler. Our main stories include whether or not Nick Bockwinkel forced Hulk Hogan into exile from the AWA, the saga of the Missouri Heavyweight Title at the time, Stu Saks having a steak dinner with “Precious” Paul Ellering, Blackjack Mulligan & Barry Win...

Kris & David are joined by Robert O'Connor (@ghostofquinones) to discuss the week that was January 29-February 4, 1989. We talk about the upcoming Super Sunday battle between the NWA & WWF on April 2nd, including how the NWA’s scheduled Wrestle War: The Ultimate Gamble PPV that day was being replaced by a Clash of the Champions special on TBS. We also talk about the comings and goings...

Kris & David are joined by Dominic Garrini (@dgarrinibc) to discuss the *rest* of the week that was January 30-February 5, 2000, as we did the WCW, WWF, & ECW sections of that week last year. (So this show takes care of that outstanding Patreon request.) We talk about the first round of the PRIDE Grand Prix tournament at the Tokyo Dome and all the major news from that show, which was the c...

If you downloaded the original version of this episode that went up late Sunday night/early Monday morning, that version had audio sync issues in the WCW section, The version you're looking at right now fixes those and should be considered the "proper" release of this episode. Kris & David are joined by Joe Gagne (@joegagne) to discuss the week that was January 22-28, 1994. We were...

Yello' again, everybody! At LAST—Scott Bowden is back and ready to go, right along ringside with a Memphis wrestling perspective that is somehow both original and extra crispier than ever. First up in the KFR fryer at relaunch is not only the former 1st Lieutenant of Jimmy Hart's First Family in the Gang Wars of Summer of '81 but he's also technically an AWA Southern titleholder—fo...

Kris & David are back with a special show this week, as we cover the REST of the week that was January 16-22, 2000. Last year, on episode #183, we were only able to do WCW, so now it’s time for us to cover everything else. We talk about Ken Shamrock signing with Dream Stage Entertainment and the ramifications that would have on the wrestling & MMA worlds. We also talk about ECW getting a f...

Kris & David are joined by one of our Patrons, Tyler Gignac, who put down the $100 to sit in with us and discuss the week that was January 15-22, 1992. We talk about WCW Clash of the Champions XVIII in Topeka—the first big event under the Kip Frey regime—and all of the big happenings that night like Jesse Ventura’s debut, as well as how everyone seems happier in WCW since Jim Herd left. We als...

Kris Zellner & Rob Naylor are back with the latest episode of Cover 2 Cover, in which we talk about the October 1988 issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated. We talk about the big "Great American Contest" that PWI was running at the time where the winner got a phone call from Sting and how that could've gone, Paula Lawler "talking" about how winning the AWA Title made her husban...

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was January 8-14, 1988. We talk about The Main Event prime time Friday night special being made official for NBC on February 5th, including how huge that was for the wrestling business. We also talk about the alternate universe of Ted DiBiase as WWF Champion, Big Bubba Rogers seemingly signing with WWF and how pissed Dusty Rhodes...

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was January 1-7, 1997. We talk about the Scott Hall-Jerry Sags "shoot" situation at a house show that pretty much ended Sags' career, as well as the Jeff Jarrett/Four Horsemen drama on Nitro at t and how all that was playing out, We also talk about Atsushi Onita trying to get a relationship with All Japan, New Japan&#...

Kris & David are guestless as we discuss the week that was December 25-31, 2000. We talk about the impending death of ECW as everything is stacking up against Paul Heyman, including the broadcast of the final episode of Hardcore TV, which features a surprise appearance from Taz. We then go to the WWF where we talk about the New York Daily News previewing the upcoming and incredibly revealing V...

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 C...

Kris & David are joined by Al Getz (@AlGetzWrestling) & Beau James (@kingofkingsport) to discuss the week that was December 18-24, 1993. We talk about Jim Cornette's long letter to the Torch about Wade Keller’s coverage of the “race riot” at an SMW show in Wise, Virginia, but we also play some great clips from SMW, especially a Dick Murdoch promo that you can't miss. We also discus...

Kris & David are joined by Scott Bowden (Kentucky Fried Rasslin) to not only discuss the week-plus that was December 8-17, 1985, but ALSO make a can’t-mis MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT at the end of the show regarding the future of the KFR Podcast. We talk about Bruiser Brody & Jimmy Snuka being "fired" from New Japan and all of the drama that went on regarding that situation, as well as the...

Kris Zellner & Rob Naylor are back with yet another episode of Cover 2 Cover, where this time we discuss the June 1984 issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated. We talk about Ted DiBiase and his stranglehold on the NWA, with quotes from a supposed press conference that got extremely feisty. We also talk about Angelo Mosca Jr. being pushed pretty hard in this magazine just like he was in JCP. Also: A...

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was December 4-10, 1989. We talk about Dave Meltzer’s thoughts on the status of the NWA going into 1990 and the build towards a weird Starrcade show. Meanwhile, we also look at how Shane Douglas made enemies out of Jim Cornette and Ric Flair by protesting how he was booked against Cornette at a TV taping in Greensboro. Then we pl...

Kris & David are joined by Ring of Honor's Ian Riccaboni (@IanRiccaboni) to discuss the week that was November 24-December 3, 1991, and yes we explain why this covers more than 7 days. We lead off with an insane WWF section featuring both Survivor Series & This Tuesday in Texas, plus all the TV surrounding those shows in what was probably the longest section in the history of the show....

Kris & 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...

Kris & David are joined by Beau James (@kingofkingsport) to discuss the week that was November 13-19, 1988. We talk about possibly the wildest story we've ever covered on the show, regarding federal extortion charges being brought in Hawaii against Lia Maivia and Lars Anderson, as well as how it all ended up at trial a year later, which is crazy in it's own right. We also talk about Da...

Rob Naylor & Kris Zellner are back with another episode of Cover 2 Cover, with Rob picking out the December 1993 issue of Wrestling's Main Event to discuss this time out. We talk about Lex Luger loving himself, Brian Lee selling out, Shawn Michaels always needing help, Men on a Mission and their RAPPIN’, the greatness of the Steiner Brothers, the evolution of Diamond Dallas Page, and tons...

Kris & David are joined by Bruce Mitchell (Pro Wrestling Torch) as we discuss the week that was November 6-12, 1990. Bruce is only with us for the NWA/WCW section, but oh what a section it is, as we talk about the NWA -> WCW name change, Ric Flair at the Georgia/Florida game, and Starrcade ’90 taking shape among other things, but most importantly the dilemma of Art Barr signing just weeks a...

Kris & David are joined by Michael Blanton (@BLPMikey) to discuss the week that was October 30-November 5, 1999. We talk about rumors of Randy Savage returning to the WWF which were unfounded for sure, unlike Stephanie McMahon's love for Test, which she exclaims loudly and proudly on Monday Night Raw. We also talk about Vince McMahon meeting with Dream Stage Entertainment, Big Van Vader re...

Kris & David are guestless this time out as we discuss the week that was October 23-29, 2003. We talk about TNA and their issues with the booking of their promotion with various people involved, such as Dutch Mantell, Scott D'Amore, Vince Russo, and others. We also talk about their weekly PPV, featuring Jimmy Hart and his MYSTERY MAN among other TNA issues. We also go over Toshiaki Kawada...