Between The Sheets

Kris and David are joined by J.D. Oliva to discuss the week that was September 4-10, 1989. Topics of discussion include:
In MATWATCH, Steve Beverly talks to Turner Broadcasting's Jeff Carr about the ongoing issues with World Championship Wrestling airing outside of its normal timeslot among other issues.
Terry Funk's health issues flaring up, causing him to miss matches against Ric Flair.
The NWA losing their spot at the Capital Centre in Maryland.
Sid Vicious and Scott Hall have quite the match on WCW.
Big Van Vader talking to Hasbro about an action figure deal.
Akira Maeda wanting a fight with George Foreman.
The reality of Stampede Wrestling's "talks" with ESPN about being on their network.
Captain Lou Albano getting roasted by friends for charity.
The Big Daddy (Steve DiBlasio) trial in Florida starring Dusty Rhodes.
The saga of Jerry Lawler, Buddy Landell, and a limousine.
A young man named Steve Williams makes his TV debut in Dallas.
Rip Oliver turns babyface in Portland.
The birth of American Gladiators.
Rick Rude crashes Roddy Piper's party on the Brother Love Show.
We had a blast recording with J.D. and we hope you have a similar blast listening to the show!!!
Timestamps:
0:00:00 NWA/WCW
1:13:01 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, UWF, & Stampede
1:47:34 Classic Commercial Break
1:51:12 Halftime
2:40:03 Other USA: Lou Albano, ICW, USWA (Raskin), Bobby Fulton, Larry Sharpe, ACW (NC), Big Daddy lawsuit, FCW, Continental, CWA/Memphis, USWA (TX), IWF (LA), AWA, Portland, & American Gladiators
4:12:46 WWF
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Kris Zellner is joined by Rob Naylor and Our Good Buddy Charles for another episode of Center Stage Chronicles. This time, we discuss the month that was August 1991 in the World Championship Wrestling and pop culture in general. Topics of discussion include:
WCW making roster cuts as the Great American Bash tour comes to a close.
Differing thoughts from WCW personnel regarding a possible steroid testing policy.
WCW hooking up with Marvel Comics for a comic book.
Deidre Hall returns as Dr. Marlena Evans on "Days of our Lives."
Johnny B. Badd and Steve Austin start a beef over Johnny's intentions for Lady Blossom.
Eddie Gilbert no-shows a return to WCW for Eddie Gilbert reasons.
The invention of the World Wide Web and Linux as we enter a new age of computer technology.
The debut of Nicktoons featuring "Doug," "Rugrats," and "Ren & Stimpy."
Cactus Jack and Abdullah the Butcher return to WCW to torment Sting.
Nintendo releases the Super Nintendo Entertainment System to the masses in North America as the video game world changes forever.
Sting wins the U.S. Heavyweight Title tournament at the Omni in Atlanta.
"Doc Hollywood," "Double Impact," "The Commitments," "Harley Davidson & The Marlboro Man," and "Showdown in Little Tokyo" all hit the theaters.
PM Dawn, Metallica, Cypress Hill, Brooks & Dunn, Mr. Bungle, Spin Doctors, Pearl Jam, Blur, Toad the Wet Sprocket all have major albums hit record stores.
Whether or not The Hunchbacks were really going to be a thing in WCW.
This was a tremendously fun show to do and we hope you enjoy the hell out of it!!!!
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For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.
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Kris and David are joined by Scott Passner to discuss the week that was August 24-30, 1993, which Scott picked for us to do as a perk for dropping $50 on our Patreon, allowing him to not only request a week, but also sit in for a segment, which Scott does for the WWF section. Topics of discussion include:
SummerSlam ’93 and how the show was considered a disappointment overall despite a huge crowd.
The greatness of Jerry Lawler in the Hart Family feud, featuring a feisty Bruce Hart guest appearance.
The Heavenly Bodies giving the Steiners a WCW-style Steiners match in the WWF.
Mr. Perfect vs. Shawn Michaels disappointing everyone.
Lex Luger vs. Yokozuna and how the countout finish buried Luger, especially with the pomp and circumstance celebration afterwards.
Randy Savage cutting Lex Luger's go-home promo for him on Superstars how and it made you want to see Savage in Lex's spot instead.
Jim Cornette and Yokozuna on “Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee,” featuring Yoko playing tug o’ war with Regis and friends.
The Wall Street Journal covers a special New Japan show.
Michinoku Pro does some STUDIO WRESTLING in Japan.
AJW selling out the Budokan for a major show.
Ron Skoler’s IWC makes its debut as AAA’s American promoter, debuting with a series of shows in California where Dave Meltzer is boots on the ground for what he says was, at the time, the best live show he had ever been to: La Revancha at the Los Angeles Sports Arena.
Terry Funk makes his SMW TV debut in an amazing promo.
Vince McMahon also cuts an amazing promo on USWA TV as McMemphis is in full effect.
Jeff Jarrett shoots pool with Minnesota Fats.
Brian Christopher gifts Miss Simpson (Toni Adams) her own personal valet in Miss Robin (Robin Smith/Veronica Lane/Vivacious Veronica).
Ric Flair and Rick Rude's feud begins on Flair for the Gold.
This was a strong show, and it's always fun to have Scott on, so take a listen!
Timestamps:
0:00:00 WWF
1:50:42 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, WAR, FMW, Michinoku Pro, W*ING, PWFG, AJW, LLPW, CMLL, Moreno/Arena Naucalpan, & UWA
2:31:03 Classic Commercial Break
2:35:32 Halftime/RIP rovert
2:52:52 AAA
3:26:34 Other USA: WWN, NCW (NY), WWOW, Peach State, SMW, USWA, GWF, Big D, Oregon, & Hulk Hogan
4:49:37 WCW
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For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.
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Kris and David are back as we discuss the week that was August 16-23, 1994. Topics of discussion include:
Hulk Hogan giving a very candid interview to the Gainesville Sun newspaper talking about Randy Savage, Bret Hart, Vince McMahon, joining WCW, and more.
The greatness of the Rhodes family vs. Stud Stable feud in Summer 1994.
Jesse Ventura having issues as Mayor of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.
Antonio Inoki & George Foreman negotiating for a super fight in North Korea in 1995.
Super Vader winning the UWFi World Title from Nobuhiko Takada in one of the most famous bouts of the era.
Konnan cements his rudo turn in AAA as Los Gringos Locos become a major force.
The drama between ECW, Dennis Coralluzzo, and Jim Crockett regarding the NWA World Heavyweight Title tournament seems to be getting smoothed over as everyone comes to an agreement so the tournament can take place.
Shane Douglas and Paul E. Dangerously cut promos ECW TV about the tournament, with Shane specifically targetting "Dick Flair."
The Gangstas’ first big show as main eventers flops and Dave Meltzer speculates on their future as New Jack calls out the Knoxville NAACP on SMW TV.
Chris Candido and Tammy Fytch turn on Brian Lee after losing the SMW Tag Team Titles.
Doug Gilbert gets suspended in the USWA, so he doesn't have to risk his mane in hair matches…yet.
The greatness of Sid Vicious in the USWA and why he was so different there from anywhere else.
Austin Idol returning to Memphis in grand fashion.
Vince McMahon and Jerry Lawler taking viewer phone calls on WWF Sunday Night Slam and what an experience that was.
All of that plus so much more on an extremely fun episode of BTS!!!
Timestamps:
0:00:00 WCW
1:03:39 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, Michinoku Pro, RINGS, UWFi, JWP, Maharaj Promotions, CWA, AAA, CMLL, & UWA
1:39:40 Classic Commercial Break
1:43:46 Halftime
2:31:07 Other USA: NWA, ECW, NWA Sabu, IWA (OH), SMW, USWA, Mid-South, & GWF
4:10:27 WWF
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For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.
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Kris and David are back as we discuss the week that was August 10-16, 2005. Topics of discussion include:
WWE being in a total lame duck state with Spike TV as their contract is running out soon.
SmackDown featuring the Eddy Guerrero/Rey Mysterio/Dominik Mysterio soap opera, guest starring MISS CRABTREE.
Raw in Montreal, as Shawn Michaels is having the time of his life being the old HBK in front of a raucous crowd mocking Bret Hart and Hulk Hogan.
Ashley Massaro winning the Diva Search over Leyla Milani.
Ken Anderson becoming Mr. Kennedy.
Masahiro Chono winning the G1 Climax as a tribute to Shinya Hashimoto.
A wild angle in the WWC featuring Eddie Colon being imprisoned in the Dominican Republic.
The Summer of Punk ends in ROH as he loses his title to James Gibson in Dayton and then loses his farewell match to Colt Cabana in Chicago Ridge.
TNA Sacrifice on PPV and lots more TNA stuff in one of the most stable eras of that promotion's history thanks to Scott D’Amore’s booking and the impending debut of Impact on Spike TV.
That this was all 21 years ago is wild to think about. This was a really fun show, so check it out!!!
Timestamps:
0:00:00 WWE & OVW
1:53:48 Int’l: NJPW, Riki Pro, CMLL, IWA Puerto Rico, & WWC
2:14:17 Classic Commercial Break
2:19:29 Halftime
3:18:07 Other USA: Ballpark Brawl, CZW, & ROH
3:50:10 TNA
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. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!
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For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.
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