Between The Sheets

Kris & David are joined by Dave Musgrave (Wrestling Culture) to discuss the week that was October 26-November 1, 1997. We talk about Ric Flair's contract status in WCW and then Halloween Havoc featuring maybe the greatest match ever on a WCW PPV and one of the worst angles ever. We talk about how to make dry ice bombs thanks to Big Japan, riots in Tijuana and in ECW, the aftermath of USWA...

Kris & David are joined by Dr. Keith Lipinski (AAW/Dr. Keith Presents) to discuss the week that was October 19-25, 1996. We talk about Bret Hart signing his 20-year deal with the WWF and how Hulk Hogan & Randy Savage's negotiations with the WWF at the time too affected everything. We also talk about the In Your House Buried Alive PPV and all those happenings. We also talk about all the...

Kris & David are guestless this week talking about the week that was October 12-18, 2004. We talk about Pat Patterson leaving the WWE and why that happened plus the $1,000,000 Tough Enough finalists and their chances to win. We talk about Riki Choshu coming back to New Japan and the political maneuvering that was going on. We also talk about the tragic career ending injury to Naohiro Hoshikawa...

Kris & David are joined by Chandler Biggins (aiwrestling.com – “The Card is Going to Change” podcast) to discuss the week that was October 5-11, 2001. We talk about Hall & Nash coming back to the WWF and how the Invasion is playing out the string as well as changes in the WWF writing staff. New Japan’s Tokyo Dome show on 10/8 and Antonio Inoki dipping his toes in every group in Japan. Sam...

Kris & 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:...

Kris & David are joined by Joe Gagne (Joe vs. The World) to discuss the week that was September 21-27, 1995. We talk about the In Your House show featuring HBK & Diesel vs. British Bulldog & Yokozuna for all the WWF Titles and everything else WWF related for the period. We also talk about the beginning of the New Japan vs. UWFi feud and how that was also affecting the upcoming NJPW vs....

Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was September 14-20, 1998. We discuss the return of Ric Flair to Nitro in Greenville, South Carolina and how magical of an experience it was. We also talk about Masahiro Chono vacating the IWGP Title, the birth of Toryumon, AAA Verano de Escandalo craziness, Sid Vicious returning to Memphis for Power Pro, and Jacquelyn’s breasts sho...

Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was September 7-13, 1990. We talk about Eddie Gilbert rumored to becoming a producer in the WWF, a long Brother Love segment with Ultimate Warrior & Sherri, Mark Callaway getting a role in Suburban Commando, the greatness of AJPW & NJPW at this time, Jerry Jarrett & Kevin Von Erich going to legal battle, Herb Abrams maki...

Kris Zellner is joined by Scott Bowden (Kentucky Fried Wrestling) to discuss the key people and feuds of Jarrett Promotions in Memphis from the Summer of 1977 to the end of 1981. Scott of course is one of the best managers ever to work the territory and was a fan for many years before he became a performer so he brings a great insight to all the major figures that came through Memphis at this time...

Kris & David are joined by Jordan Breen (Sherdog) to discuss the week that was August 31-September 6, 1988. We discuss the potential sale of the NWA and why Dusty Rhodes was such a douchebag on TV at the time, we also talk about Antonio Inoki being a total opportunist, Maritimes Memories from Jordan, Memphis vs. Continental on FNN, World Class management issues, and the impending birth of Akee...

Kris & David are guestless this week talking about the week that was August 24-30, 2005. We talk about the wackiness of Wrestle Reunion and how the WWE was treating the Dudleyz, PRIDE at their peak in Japan and the United States, Antonio Pena’s health going down, CIMA & Shingo Takagi debuting in ROH, the difference of OVW under Heyman compared to Cornette, TNA going to Spike and how WWE wa...

Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was August 17-23, 1993. We talk about Jim Herd meeting with the Justice Department regarding WWF, the Lex Express rolling on, Terry Gordy having a serious health issue, SMW’s First Ever Fan Week, Vince McMahon comes to Memphis, and the debut of the Shockmaster. This is a loaded show so listen!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:44:39 Jap...

Kris & David are joined by Jim Valley (Pro Wrestling Torch) to discuss the week that was August 10-16, 1989. We talk about Ric Flair’s trials as the head booker of the NWA with some incoming talent coming to help. We talk about Big Van Vader winning the IWGP Title and the USA/Russians/Team Japan competition. We also talk about the debut of Texas Dirt in Memphis as well as the epic Buddy Landel...

Kris & David are joined by Tom Green (Everywhere You Look) to discuss the week that was August 3-9, 2003. We talk about some horrendous WWE television and Bryan Alvarez backstage at RAW. We talk about everything in Japan especially Dramatic Dream Team, Santo & Super Parka heading to a mask match, Puerto Rico craziness, US Indies bonanza, and some early TNA wackiness….this is a really stron...

Kris 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!!!! Advertising Inquiries: https...

Kris & David are joined by Jordan Breen (Sherdog) to discuss the genesis of the Brawl for All concept from WWF in 1998 and how everything went down. We discuss all the fights and how each competitor fared good or bad. We also talked about the aftermath of the BFA and how the WWF really screwed it up plus how Butterbean became the true winner in all of this. This is a really strong show!!!! 0:0...

Kris & David are joined by Michael Sempervive (Wrestling Observer Live) to discuss the week that was July 27-August 2, 1991. We discuss WWF’s early plans for Ric Flair, Wacky WWF steroids talk, Octagon in the tabloids, A Dirty White Wedding, and WCW trying to bring back Ric Flair. All of this and much more in a very fun show!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 1:18:53 Japan: NJPW, FMW, RINGS, & U...

Kris Zellner is joined by Barry Rose (CWF Archives) to discuss the 25 Greatest Angles in the history of Championship Wrestling from Florida. We discuss the key angles of the promotion from the early 60’s all the way until the end in 1987 and most of the major players in the promotion’s history. So if you love Dusty Rhodes, Jack Brisco, Terry Funk, Kevin Sullivan, Magnificent Muraco, Steve Keirn, a...

To 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 Lederbe...

Kris & David start Year 2 of Between the Sheets discussing the week that was July 20-26, 1987 and yes Kris does get mixed up with the timeline during the show. We discuss Ric Flair’s Dream Date with Precious, JCP sending their scraps to All-Japan, George Barnes in Memphis, Hacksaw Duggan talking to JCP, Bob Geigel manliness, and the biggest burial in the history of WWF TV. Really strong show s...

Kris & David discuss the week that was July 5-11, 1994 which features Hulk Hogan’s first appearance at Center Stage for WCW, Sting vs. Ric Flair being the fans choice, AAA planning When Worlds Collide, Paul E. Dangerously shoots on O.J. Simpson, Heavenly Bodies returning to SMW, and the Vince McMahon trial begins. A really fun show so check it out!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 1:05:06 Japan (AJPW...

Kris & David are joined by Chris Wilcox to discuss the week that was July 12-19, 2002. We discuss the shocking debut of Eric Bischoff as the new GM of RAW as the brand extension was blown up again. We also talk about HHH giving a big pep talk to the boys, All-Japan’s hot streak as well Kojima vs. Tenryu, ZERO-ONE battling with the FMW tribute promotions, Nicho returns to AAA, IWA vs. WWC and h...

Kris & David are joined by Jeff Hawkins (Shake Them Ropes) to discuss the week that was June 28-July 4, 1988. We discuss Bam Bam Bigelow leaving the WWF, Owen Hart entering the WWF, the saga of Mitch Snow, the incestual relationship between Continental, USA, Memphis, & World Class in this time period, and Dusty Rhodes pimping some Mello Yello. A fun show so check it out!!!! Timestamps: 0:0...

Kris & Beau talk about the last 6 months+ of the Continental Wrestling Federation in the last part of this miniseries on Exile on Badstreet, spanning from May to November 1989. We talk about how the signs were coming that the promotion was dying, Robert Fuller coming back home to book, new additions to the roster but some old angles that people had seen before, plus Beau gives his thoughts on...

Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was June 21-27, 1996. We discuss the ongoing legal issues between the WWF & WCW, who really was the 3rd man going to be at Bash at the Beach and the other options that were crazy, Hardcore Heaven 96 featuring Kimona Wanalaya dancing atop the ECW Arena, and the birth of Austin 3:16. This is a very fun show so check it out!!!! Tim...