Between The Sheets

Kris is joined by Rob Bihari & Joe Lanza (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss the evolution of the live wrestling audience. We discuss the early beginnings of the wrestling chants and how ECW played a major factor in it but weren’t the true genesis. We also discuss our favorite wrestling towns and venues as well as live experiences which are worldwide. We also put WWE on blast on how they can make...

Kris & David are joined Bruce Mitchell (Pro Wrestling Torch) to discuss the week that was October 13-19, 1986. We discuss the tragic car wreck that ended Magnum T.A.’s career in the ring and how the territory was affected from it. We also discuss the impending departure of Hacksaw Jim Duggan from the UWF, the return of Roddy Piper to the WWF, Riki Choshu to WWF?, and Mad Dog Vachon in his new...

Kris & David are guestless this week but we have a tremendous show talking about the week that was October 6-12, 1997. We discuss the death of Brian Pillman and how badly it was handled by the WWF, the beginning of DeGeneration X, Jim Cornette = angry man, all kinds of Japan goodness such as the debut of PRIDE, Paul Heyman correcting Wade Keller, and the sheer madness of an Eric Bischoff chat...

Kris & David are joined by Michael Rogalewski to discuss the week that was September 29-October 5, 1996 which features WWF in turmoil in New York City, comings and goings in Japan, Konnan vs. Antonio Pena at a tipping point, ECW getting red hot, and the early days of the nWo aren’t as great as we remember. This is a damn good show!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:52:42 AJPW, BJPW, IWA Japan, MUGA,...

Kris is joined by The Cubs Fan (Luchablog) & Alfredo Esparza (Lucha World) to discuss the Lucha Libre candidates on the 2015 Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame ballot. We talk about who should’ve been in already with some maybe even on the first induction list and we go over the cases of some of the modern guys and how they stack up against each other both good and bad. If you are a fan of Lucha...

Kris & David are joined by Good Ol’ Will (Dangerous Alliance/Good Will Wrestling) to discuss the week that was September 22-27, 1984. We discuss Bobby Heenan jumping to WWF, Riki Choshu and friends jumping to AJPW, Jerry Lawler & Randy Savage jumping King Kong Bundy & Rick Rude, and WWF with mass jumps. Lots of jumping here so reach for the skies boys!!!!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Intro...

Kris Zellner is joined by the mysterious El Boricua & Dylan Hales (Wrestling Culture) to discuss the history of Carlos Colon and why he is deserving to be a member of the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame. We discuss how important Colon was to not just wrestling in Puerto Rico but the culture all together as well as all of the great angles and matches that he was a part of. I learned a lot on th...

Kris is joined by Alan Counihan (Dr. Keith Presents) & Dylan Hales (Wrestling Culture) to discuss all of the Japanese based candidates on the 2015 Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame Ballot. We discuss who shouldn’t be in this section and where they should be placed, the historical significance of the modern candidates as well as their strengths and flaws. The age rule factor definitely comes up a...

Kris & David are joined by Keith Harris (Cageside Seats) to discuss the week that was September 15-21, 1993 in pro wrestling around the world. We discuss Shawn Michaels quitting the WWF, Eddie Gilbert quitting ECW, WCW quitting the NWA and much much more. This show definitely won’t quit that’s for sure!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:18 WWF 0:48:48 NJPW, FMW, JWP, Pancrase, & UWFI 1:02:...

Kris and David are joined by Charles (Pro Wrestling Only) and Sean Wheelock (Let’s Get It On/Bellator) to discuss the week that was September 8-14, 1994. Listen to us talk about Jim Cornette breaking car windows, Crush & Yokozuna breaking caskets, Keith Hackney breaking his hands, & the Gracie myth breaking apart!!!! To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special memb...

Kris 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 an...

Kris Zellner & David Bixenspan are joined by Les Moore (Sheet Sandwich) to discuss the week that was August 25-31, 1991. We discuss Ultimate Warrior threatening WWF, Randy Savage threatening to quit, Bruno Sammartino threatening Mark Madden, Riki Choshu threatening to retire, & Ric Flair threatening to sue everyone!!!! To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special me...

Kris (who forgets which number this show is) is joined by Wes Hatch & Rob Naylor to discuss the current greatness of August 2015 Independent Wrestling not just in the United States but the United Kingdom. We talk about the greatness of EVOLVE, how NXT ripped it up in Brooklyn and why Sasha Banks is freaking awesome, ROH and their show in Atlanta on 8/29 and do they depend too much on outside t...

Kris Zellner and David Bixenspan are joined by Mike Sempervive (Wrestling Observer Live) to discuss the week that was August 18-24, 1987. Listen to us pontificate about Jim Barnett being awesome, the birth of Akira Taue, New Japan tearing up Sumo Hall, Kevin Von Erich being insane, & the Road Warriors in WWF in 1987…it almost happened!!!!!! To support the show and get access to exclusive rewar...

Kris Zellner and David Bixenspan are joined by Emil Jay (Piledriver Podcast) to discuss the week that was August 11-17, 1992. Listen to us pontificate about the beginning of the WWF/USWA relationship, 1992 G1 Climax Finals & NWA World Heavyweight Title ramifications, Genichiro Tenryu killing Masao Orihara, the insanity of Mr. Danger, early Rey Misterio Jr., & Bill Watts being Bill Watts!!!...

Kris Zellner and David Bixenspan are joined by Brian Last to discuss the week that was August 4 – August 10, 1995. Listen to us pontificate about the horrificness of WCW pre-Nitro, the craziness of the SMW/USWA feud, the wackiness of 1995 ECW, and the weirdness of Bill Watts coming to work for the WWF!!!! To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly the...

Kris and co-host Dylan Hales are joined by Al Getz (WHOO Wrestling) and “Reverend” Dan “the Dragon” Wilson (Midnight Black Mass) to discuss the Scenic City Invitational and NWA Wildside/Anarchy over the years. Listen to the guys discuss each first round matchup in the tournament and how everyone is slotted, plus what they bring to the table. Dylan also gives his picks for each matchup. As an added...

Kris Zellner and David Bixenspan are joined by Joe Gagne (Joe Versus the World) to discuss the week that was July 27- August 3, 1990. Listen to us discuss the toughness of Haku, the dumbness of Ole Anderson, the weirdness of Jim Herd’s decision making and the awesomeness of 1990 Eddie Gilbert!!! To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows,...

Kris is joined by Good Ol’ Will (Pro Wrestling Only) & Phil Schneider (Segunda Caida) to discuss some of the Living Legends from Memphis Wrestling. We talk about the differences between Handsome & Boogie Woogie Man Jimmy Valiant, Dream Machine’s pharmacy visits, Stan Lane & Steve Keirn as ass kickers, and we even cast a Jerry Lawler & Brian Christopher Brazzers film!!!!  To suppor...

We're is excited to kick off a new show as Kris Zellner and David Bixenspan are joined by Todd Martin (Pro Wrestling Torch) to discuss the week that was July 20-26, 1989. Listen to the guys discuss the Great American Bash PPV and all the matches/angles, Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Mike Tyson????, the rise of Kenta Kobashi among other young guys and how the AWA Team Challenge Series compares to the Laf...

Kris is joined by Graham Cawthon ( The History of Wrestling Podcast ) & Parv ( Titans of Wrestling ) to discuss the Battles of Bob Backlund from 1980-83 where we go over his opponents in depth. We discuss the good, the bad, and the really ugly of the motley crew of opponents he was given and in the end we discuss who we thought should’ve been the one to defeat him for the title!!! To support t...

Kris is joined by David Bixenspan (The Bix Show/The Trade Marks) & Dylan Hales (Wrestling Culture/The Trade Marks) to discuss the life and times of “Nature Boy” Buddy Landel. Join us as we talk about the ups and downs of Budro’s career, his good times and his bad times and why he WAS great and not a could’ve, should’ve, or would’ve been!!! To support the show and get access to exclusive reward...

David Bixenspan (The Trade Marks) to discuss the life and times of “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes and how much of an amazing man he was. We go over the amazing career of Big Dust spanning from his debut to present day….and the amazing matches and promos that we can remember. I hope this show does Big Dust some justice.. RIP Dream. To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like spe...

Kris is joined by Rob Naylor and WES HATCH!!!!! to discuss some of the great workers of the independent wrestling scene of the early 2000’s such as Teddy Hart, Jason Cross, Da Hit Squad, and many others plus we discuss the legend known as Nick Gage. Listen to us go nuts about Brian XL & The Spanish Announce Team!!!​​ To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-...

Kris is joined by David Bixenspan & Dylan Hales to discuss Part 2 of the end of Jim Crockett Promotions spanning from October-December 1988. We talk about the continued odyssey of Lex Luger, the evil Road Warriors, and most importantly the nuclear war between Ric Flair & Dusty Rhodes plus lots more. Listen to us talk about how this 2 part series is even more important today considering the...