Between The Sheets

Kris & Bix are joined by Leonard F. Chikarason (CHIKARA) to discuss the week that was June 14-20, 2001. We discuss WWF’s vision of their new WCW, Masahiro Chono the new head booker of New Japan, ZERO-ONE in their infancy, Memphis promotional wars, and lots of US Indies featuring lots of BTS debuts. Great show so check it out!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 1:52:18 Japan: NJPW, Noah, Zero-One, RING...

Kris is joined by Beau James (King of Kingsport) to discuss May 1988 – April 1989 in the history of Continental Wrestling as well as USA Wrestling. We discuss the differences of the promotion’s booking and which one we liked best. We also talked about all of the personalities that came through at the time such as Willie B. Hert, Ron Wright and his Nazi flag, Missy Hyatt and why she had to turn bab...

Kris & 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...

Kris & David are joined by Les Moore (Talking Sheet) to discuss the week that was May 31-June 6, 1992. We discuss the end of Randy Savage’s marriage, Stan Hansen retaining the Triple Crown, the early weeks of AAA and how EMLL & UWA are handling the situation, great Eddie Gilbert/Jerry Lawler promos, the end of Portland Wrestling, and Bill Watts’ Ten Commandments. This is a tremendous show...

Kris & David are joined by Brandon Howard (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss the week that was May 24-30, 1995. We talk about Brian Pillman legal issues, WCW Saturday Night live in Charlotte, Eric Bischoff hating on UFC, Mitsuharu Misawa regains the Triple Crown, Kensuke Sasaki & Akira Hokuto engaged, Hiroshi Hase running for office, Cactus Jack turns 30, and the WWF back on NBC?????? This i...

Kris & David are joined by Keith Harris (Cageside Seats) to discuss the week that was May 17-23, 1991. We discuss the end of Saturday Night’s Main Event on NBC, the end of Bruce Pritchard in WWF, Ultimate Warrior as a male prostitute, Joel Goodhart & TWA, Eric Embry wackiness, Dave in Florida, & Super Brawl I. Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:54:36 Japan 1:21:55 Other North America: EMLL, UWA...

Kris is joined by Beau James (King of Kingsport) to discuss July 1987-mid May 1988 in Continental Championship Wrestling, Continental Wrestling Federation, & USA Championship Wrestling as yes the promotions have split. We go into a deep discussion of how the split took place with some interesting stories about all the characters involved. We talk about all the major angles of the era and just...

Kris & David are joined by Dave Prazak (SHIMMER) to discuss the week that was May 3-9, 1993. We discuss Hacksaw Duggan’s 1993 rebirth, new entries in the WWF, Hulk Hogan returning to New Japan and burying WWF, the first Wrestling Dontaku show, Funk vs. Onita making FMW, Vader joining UWFi, the rest of a wild week in Japan, Volunteer Slam II and other SMW stuff, great USWA audio, and various ot...

Kris & David are joined by Pete Lederberg (WFIA) to discuss the week that was April 26-May 2, 1987. We discuss the early stages of Jim Crockett’s Global Domination, Riki Choshu back in New Japan, the awesomeness of Austin Idol vs. Jerry Lawler’s steel cage hair match, and a great Bob Backlund story that came out of nowhere. Really fun show so check it out. Timestamps: 0:00:00 JCP: Main circuit...

Kris & David are joined this week by Emil Jay (CZW Dojo Wars) to discuss the week that was April 19-25, 1998. We discuss the RAW before Unforgiven which was pretty dull but we get to talk about Jeff Jarrett, Harris Twins, & Sawyer Brown. Giant Baba screwing Johnny Ace ironically, Antonio Pena suing people, Shane Douglas getting injured yet again, Austin Idol no-showing Memphis yet again, a...

Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was April 12-18, 1996. We talk about Eric Bischoff running his mouth, Hulk Hogan doing Hulk Hogan things, Champion Carnival time in AJPW, Ultimo Dragon’s career, Kenny Albert working for ECW, the 1,000th Memphis TV show, Bret Hart being Bret Hart, and Shawn Michaels’ love for Kevin Nash. Fun show so check it out! Podcasts: 0:00:00 W...

Kris & David are joined by Tim Noel (Wrestling Power) to discuss the week that was April 5-11, 1994. We discuss WWF and their legal issues, Jerry Lawler falling off the throne, AJPW Champion Carnival rundown, Onita & Tenryu press conference, TONYA HARDING in AJW, AAA & UWA uniting in Mexico, Tammy Sytch getting AIDS from Ricky Morton, Eddie Gilbert awesomeness, & Hulk Hogan almost...

Kris & David are guestless to discuss the week that was March 28 – April 4, 1989. We discuss the major events regarding Super Sunday II including the firing of George Scott as the booker of the NWA. We also discuss Momotamania, Minoru Suzuki going to the UWF, a wild episode of Memphis TV with Robert Fuller & Ronnie P. Gossett promo greatness, the Death of the Continental Cat, and should Ra...

Kris is joined by Karl Stern (Dragon King) for the first hour plus and Beau James (King of Kingsport) for the duration to discuss July 1986-June 1987 in Continental Championship Wrestling. We discuss all the major angles and matches that took place during the year plus other great tidbits surrounding the promotion. Kevin Sullivan makes his debut, Stud Stable turns babyface, New Guinea Head Hunters...

Kris & David are joined by Al Getz (Somehow We Manage) to discuss the week that was March 21-28, 1988. We go over “Super Sunday” talking about Wrestlemania IV vs. Clash of the Champions I and what we would’ve done different on the shows and what the thought processes was at the time. We talk about Bruiser Brody’s last big Japan match, Eddie Gilbert dominating the South, Magnum T.A. and his bas...

Kris & David are joined by Kevin Marshall to discuss the week that was March 15-21, 1995. We discuss the complete debacle known as WCW Uncensored 95 and how Hulk Hogan was wrecking the company. We also discuss Dr. Death coming and leaving Japan the same day, Heisei Ishingun, AAA & Televisa major issues, 911’s impact in 1995 ECW, and just why did Lawrence Taylor get fired from TNT. A great...

Kris & David are joined by Dylan Hales (Wrestling Culture) to discuss the week that was March 8-14, 2004. We discuss Brock Lesnar quitting the WWE and how that affected Wrestlemania XX which we also talk about the major happenings before the show and the show proper. We delve into the Japanese wrestling scene and how great ZERO-ONE was as well as Ring of Honor dealing with the departure of Rob...

Kris & David are joined by Beau James (King of Kingsport) to discuss the week that was March 1-7, 1986. We talk about WWF talent uneasiness, Ted DiBiase coming a year early, the first Slammys, WWF vs. JCP, Mid-South, etc, the epic March 1st episode of Memphis TV, and lots more. This is a really great show with Beau bringing the great stories as usual!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 1:12:49 Internat...

Kris is joined by Beau James to discuss the first year of Continental Championship Wrestling spanning from June 1985 to June 1986. We go over how Continental came to be and all the major angles and matches of the first year. All of the favorites are discussed here and Beau tells some great stories that have never, if ever at all, been heard on a podcast. This is a must listen show!!! Advertising I...

Kris & David are joined briefly by Matt Farmer (Indyriffic) to discuss the week that was February 23-29, 1992. We talk about Super Brawl II and everything that was involved there then we talk about how Kip Frey was trying to change WCW. We also discuss the Japanese & Lucha scenes at the time as well as the wackiness of the USWA featuring Dennis Corralluzzo & The Fat Boys. Then we close...

Kris & 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 cus...

Kris is joined by Scott Hudson & Steven Prazak to talk all things Atlanta Boys & Georgia independent wrestling as well as Global Wrestling Federation et al. We talk about the genesis of The Atlanta Boys, the legendary Uncle Sammy Kent, Georgia All-Star Wrestling road stories, Center Stage Theater being turned on it’s ass, the hate/hate relationship between WCW & The Atlanta Boys, Joe P...

Kris & David are riding solo this week talking about the week that was February 9-15, 1993. We talk about the entire restructuring of WCW with Bill Watts being fired and Jim Ross on his way out the door as well as how Pro Wrestling Torch was the catalyst for Watts’ dismissal. We also talk about Ric Flair coming back to WCW, Big Van Vader signing with UWFi, just how hot was Japan at this time,...

Kris & David are guestless this week to discuss the week that was May 10-16, 1990. We discuss the major strife and mass confusion that was going on in the NWA at the time both inside and outside the ring. We also discuss how All-Japan handled their promotion post-Genichiro Tenryu, the early days of Super World Sports, fun USWA news, and Road Warriors finally going to the WWF. A really fun show...

Kris & David are joined by Chad Campbell (Where the Big Boys Play) to discuss the week that was October 20-26, 1990. We talk about some shakeups in the WWF both in and out of the ring, we discuss the return of Tatsumi Fujinami from a years absence, the debut of M.C. Jammer, Jerry Lawler’s hatred of beer, Jim Cornette and more legal issues, plus a special brief history of the Atlanta, Georgia S...