Between The Sheets
Between The Sheets

Between The Sheets

Kris Zellner & David Bixenspan

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Every Monday, Kris Zellner and David Bixenspan go over how a given week in professional wrestling history was covered by the wrestling media, primarily in the "dirt sheet" newsletters. The deepest dive into wrestling history that you can find.

Recent Episodes

Ep. #478: October 2-8, 1992
OCT 7, 2024
Ep. #478: October 2-8, 1992

Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was October 2-8, 1992. Topics of discussion include:

  • The curious story of WWF Montreal promoter Louis Acocella (Gino Brito Sr.) being arrested in Montreal over his involvement in a loan shark operation and how it came a few months before Dino Bravo’s murder relating to other mob activity.
  • The weekly cable TV wrestling shows hitting all-time lows in the Nielsen ratings and why that might be happening.
  • Just who was the creative force behind the return of Bob Backlund to WWF TV? Plus the promotion changing its "style" to being more "old-school."
  • Dean Malenko joining New Japan and the possible reasons why he (and his brother) left All Japan.
  • Pro Wrestling Fujiwara Gumi running a major show at the Tokyo Dome.
  • AAA and the SNL wrestlers’ union having a major labor dispute in Mexico.
  • Ronnie Garvin stealing Paul Orndorff's robe on SMW TV.
  • The Tazmaniac debuting on USWA TV, which also features the debut of the RODEO QUEEN.
  • The angle surrounding Manuel Villalobos and his HUD home angle keeps moving along in Global.
  • The Oregon Boxing & Wrestling Commission needing a bailout.
  • “Cowboy” Bill Watts and the Steiner Brothers having major issues behind the scenes.
  • Dustin Rhodes and Barry Windham winning the Unified World Tag Team Titles on WCW Saturday Night…which is the beginning of the end of their tag team since it’s when they start hinting at Barry’s heel turn.
  • One of the classic "WCW, EVERYBODY!” moments as well takes place on the Halloween Havoc Control Center.

We’ve got an extremely fun show for you this week, so check it out!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WWF

0:38:42 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, WAR, & PWFG

1:12:48 Latin America: AAA, CMLL, UWA, & WWC

1:34:31 Classic Commercial Break

1:30:30 Halftime: AEW Finally Announced Their New TV Deal Edition

2:17:54 Other USA: John Arezzi, TWWF, WWWA, ECW, WWWOW, SMW, USWA, GWF, Big D, WCCW, WWA (SoCal), & CWUSA

3:59:52 WCW

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!

If you’re looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you’ve been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you’ll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you’re looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.

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.

To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.





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296 MIN
Center Stage Chronicles Ep. #5: July-September 1989
OCT 2, 2024
Center Stage Chronicles Ep. #5: July-September 1989

Kris Zellner is joined by Rob Naylor and Our Good Buddy Charles to discuss the state of the NWA during the Summer of 1989. We pick up where we left off at the end of the Great American Bash PPV and we talk about the road to Clash of the Champions VIII: Fall Brawl.

We talk about Ric Flair & Terry Funk's feud progressing even with Funk going through major injuries and fatigue, the departure of Ricky Steamboat, major issues with TBS and their production of the TV, Tom Zenk coming into the promotion, and the evolution of Norman the Lunatic, plus Robin Green shows us who she really was. And of course we run down the Clash of the Champions card, featuring the infamous plastic bag angle and so much more!!!

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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!

If you’re looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you’ve been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you’ll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you’re looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.

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.

To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.



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188 MIN
Ep. #477: September 25-October 1, 2006 with Kaia McKenna
SEP 30, 2024
Ep. #477: September 25-October 1, 2006 with Kaia McKenna

Kris and David are joined by Kaia McKenna (@KaiaMcK) to discuss the week that was September 25-October 1, 2006. Topics of discussion include:

  • Vince Russo making one of his many returns to TNA creative the same weekend that Kurt Angle made his surprise debut.
  • Dixie Carter giving a crazy interview about TNA's drug policy in stemming from concerns about Angle coming in.
  • Buff Bagwell and Lex Luger showing up on Impact to support their buddy Sting.
  • Lots of questions about Antonio Pena's health popping up in AAA.
  • Mistico winning Black Warrior's mask at the big CMLL Anniversario Show.
  • The story of Vampiro’s RXLL promotion falling apart.
  • Low-Ki winning IWA Mid-South’s 2006 Ted Petty Invitational, with a full rundown of the tournament.
  • WWE taping TV in Oklahoma but not doing any angles humiliating Jim Ross for once.
  • Eric Bischoff returning to plug his book on Raw.
  • The greatness of the early Cryme Tyme vignettes.
  • Hardcore Holly suffering a severe gash on his back in a match against Rob Van Dam on ECW on Syfy continuing the match like it was nothing.
  • The sorry state of SmackDown as a TV show at the time.

All of this and so much more on a great episode of BTS!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 TNA

2:01:46 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, Zero-One, BJPW, Dragongate, El Dorado, The Great Sasuke, Michinoku Pro, MUGA, Union Pro, WMF, Shinobu Kandori, JWP, M’s Style, Sendai Girls, SUN, Frank Andersson, RoE, & BCW (Scotland)

2:35:09 Classic Commercial Break

2:39:25 Halftime: “Mr. McMahon” on Netflix Edition

3:38:39 Other North America: BSE, AAA, CMLL, AULL, IWRG, RXLL, Univision sale, & IWAPR

4:09:26 Other USA: NWS, LSW, World-1, IWAMS, & Rikishi arrested

4:37:47 WWE

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!

If you’re looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you’ve been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you’ll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you’re looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.

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.

To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.



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371 MIN
Ep. #476: September 18-24, 1989
SEP 23, 2024
Ep. #476: September 18-24, 1989

Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was September 18-24, 1989. Topics of discussion include:

  • Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, and The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers all give notice to the WWF amidst rumors of the company having some cashflow issues.
  • Earthquake Evans makes his dark match debut at the WWF TV tapings.
  • Randy Savage joins the Cincinnati Reds radio booth, which pisses off owner Marge Schott.
  • The story of the Dusty Rhodes/"Big Daddy" lawsuit in Florida.
  • THE ULTIMATE GIANT appears on The Brother Love Show.
  • Ronnie P. Gossett gets diapered while Buddy Landel gets powdered in Memphis.
  • Billy Joe Travis begins his heel turn in Dallas.
  • The controversial Scott Steiner limo attack airs on TBS days after the infamous plastic bag angle at the Clash, and how Jim Herd vows angles like this would never air again.

All of this and much much more on a very entertaining episode of BTS!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 WWF

0:55:26 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, CWA, Stampede, EMLL, & Yoshihiro Asai

1:12:03 Classic Commercial Break

1:16:31 Halftime

1:51:41 Other USA: SCW, Continental, CWA/Memphis, USWA, Central States, AWA, Slammers, & Portland

2:35:00 NWA/WCW

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!

If you’re looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you’ve been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you’ll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you’re looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.

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.

To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.



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219 MIN
Ep. #475: September 11-17, 2003
SEP 16, 2024
Ep. #475: September 11-17, 2003

Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was September 11-17, 2003. Topics of discussion include:

  • Hulk Hogan being courted by both the Jarretts and Masahiro Chono to return to the ring.
  • Dutch Mantell entering the TNA creative scene and what that meant for Vince Russo and Glenn Gilberti.
  • After the infamous Shane Douglas vs. Raven hair vs. hair match, the Sinister Minister shaves Raven's head and causes some major issues with how he did it.
  • NOAH puts on a tremendous Budokan show with Kenta Kobashi vs. Yuji Nagata in the main event.
  • Antonio Inoki and Wallid Ismail present the first ever JUNGLE FIGHT in Brazil.
  • Hijo del Santo's hatred of his nephew, Axxel.
  • Mike Tenay leading a group of TNA wrestlers to invade an indie show in New Jersey.
  • ZANDIG GETS HUNG FROM MEAT HOOKS.
  • WWE pulling Jerry Lawler from MLW’s War Games show.
  • Randy Savage's having a Milli Vanilli moment during his big rap concert in Florida.
  • WWE getting accused of stealing the best amateur wrestlers in the United States in a very peculiar Wall Street Journal article.
  • The Fabulous Moolah meets Randy Orton on Raw.
  • Superstar Billy Graham getting a few weeks of profiles on WWE Confidential.
  • Details from Triple H's bachelor party.

This was a really damn fun show, so LISTEN NOW!!!!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 NWA-TNA

1:01:33 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, NOAH, Zero-One, Osaka Pro, The Great Sasuke, DEEP, AJW, AtoZ, Jungle Fight, CMLL, IWRG, & IWAPR

2:18:37 Classic Commercial Break

2:23:13 Halftime

2:28:04 Other USA: CSWF, CZW, MXPW, MLW, San Francisco Lucha, Murad Muhammad, Randy Savage, Johnny Fairplay, & Joanie Laurer/Chynna Doll

3:24:38 WWE

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!

If you’re looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you’ve been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you’ll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you’re looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.

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.

To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.



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359 MIN