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Kris & David are joined by John Thorne (Absolute Intense Wrestling) to discuss the week that was December 27, 1997-January 2, 1998. We talk about the crazy week that WCW had with Starrcade & Nitro taking place amidst lots of injuries and rumors of big stars possibly leaving for the WWF. We then discuss Antonio Inoki retiring for good, The best of Japan in 1997 according to Nikkan Sports, ECW battling cable services again, and Raw at Nassau Coliseum where a 13-year-old Bix was in attendance. This is a tremendous show!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 2:14:43 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, BJPW, ‘Jd, & Potpourri 2:44:46 Classic Commercial Break 2:48:47 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game/Burger discussion 3:33:56 Other North America: CAWF, AAA, & CMLL 3:53:39 Other USA: NWANJ & ECW 4:20:41 WWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at https://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! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at https://tinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app’s directory, or you can also paste http://feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has. http://placetobenation.com/between-the-sheets-128-december-27-1997-january-2-1998-w-john-thorne/

Kris & David are joined by Brad Stutts (CWF Mid-Atlantic) to discuss the week that was December 20-26, 1987. We talk about the wild Christmas Night show (and pay-per-view?!?) at Reunion Arena in Dallas featuring the infamous Fritz Von Erich “heart attack” angle and the aftermath from that. We also talk about WWF planning a big prime time show on NBC and their wild house show schedule, the comings and goings in Jim Crockett Promotions, Hector Guerrero tormenting Lance Russell, Ron Fuller selling Continental to David Woods, and tons more. This is a definite must-listen show!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCCW 1:24:56 WWF 2:04:36 Classic Commercial Break 2:09:58 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:55:41 Jim Crockett Promotions 3:34:16 Int’l: NJPW & Stampede 3:46:41 Other USA: Continental, Memphis, Central States, AWA, & Portland To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at https://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! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at https://tinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app’s directory, or you can also paste http://feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has. http://placetobenation.com/between-the-sheets-127-december-20-26th-1987-w-brad-stutts/

Kris Zellner Kris Zellner is joined by John McAdam to discuss WWF shows at the Boston Garden from 1984-86. We talk about how the WWF evolved during the expansion era where they were bringing in new talent monthly. We talk about the phenomenon of Roddy Piper as well as the return of Bruno Sammartino with stories from John who attended most of the shows. This is a tremendous show so don’t miss it!! To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at https://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! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at https://tinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app’s directory, or you can also paste http://feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has. http://placetobenation.com/exile-on-badstreet-45-wwf-in-boston-garden-1984-86-featuring-john-mcadam/

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was December 13-19, 1984. We talk about the aftermath of Sgt. Slaughter leaving the WWF and Hillbilly Jim making his debut in Piper’s Pit. We also talk about Japan Pro’s first show, Jim Crockett Promotions in a post-Starrcade malaise, Dusty Rhodes is not dead, Austin Idol attacked at a gas station, plus Ann Gunkel wanting to get back into promoting. A shorter than usual show, but a fun one, so don’t miss it!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:35:59 Int’l: Australia, AJPW, Japan Pro, EMLL, & UWA 0:58:17 Classic Commercial Break 1:05:31 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 1:49:48 USA East: Jim Crockett Promotions, Georgia, Florida, Southeastern, & Memphis 2:39:46 USA West: Mid-South, WCCW, SWCW, Central States, AWA, Portland, Hawaii, & Potpourri To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at https://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! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at https://tinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app’s directory, or you can also paste http://feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has. http://placetobenation.com/between-the-sheets-126-december-13-18th-1984/

Kris & David are guestless this week talking about the week that was December 6-12, 1997. We talk about Bret Hart teeing off on the WWF in a Prodigy chat, Jim Kelly & Bruce Smith shooting their own angle with Randy Savage at Nitro in Buffalo, the birth of the Freedom Dogs, Nobuhiko Takada swerving UFC, Stevie Richards returning to ECW, and the Birth of the Attitude Era as the Mr. McMahon character is born, plus a memorable RAW featuring a DeGeneration X poker game….A wild show so listen now!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 1:13:50 Int’l: Japan (NJPW, BattlARTS, BJPW, DDT, FMW, IWA Japan, Michinoku Pro, Kingdom, UFC Ultimate Japan, JWP, & LLPW) & CWA 1:45:13 Classic Commercial Break 1:49:46 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 2:23:52 Latin America: CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, Promo Azteca, & WWC 2:34:13 Other USA: NWA New Jersey, USA Pro, ECW, IPWA, Music City, USWA fallout, IWAMS, & APW 3:05:28 WWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at https://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! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at https://tinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app’s directory, or you can also paste http://feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has. http://placetobenation.com/between-the-sheets-125-december-6-12-1997/

Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was November 29-December 5, 1990. We talk about Giant Baba fracturing his leg almost forcing him to retire, New Japan running Baghdad, Akira Maeda & UWF insanity, Memphis allegedly almost getting an earthquake, WCW vs. Joe Pedicino, and just who will replace Ole Anderson as the booker of WCW. Really fun show so don’t miss it!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, SWS, & UWF 0:43:55 WWF 0:59:17 Mexico: EMLL & UWA 1:09:11 Classic Commercial Break 1:13:57 The Amazon Game 1:50:04 Other USA: TWA, ASWA, SAPW, Florida, USWA, GWF, TWF, PWA, LPWA, UWF, Portland, & Potpourri 2:41:40 WCW 3:25:19 Patreon Preview To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at https://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! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at https://tinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app’s directory, or you can also paste http://feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has. http://placetobenation.com/between-the-sheets-124-november-29-december-5-1990/

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Kris & David are joined by Patreon supporter Will Tricity, and we discussed a week he picked out, which was November 22-28, 1998. We talked about a huge week in WCW where we had a rumored power struggle between Hulk Hogan & Kevin Nash forcing Hogan to retire on The Tonight Show. We also discuss all the Japan & Mexico news before going back to the US to discuss ECW running Florida and lots more indie news. We then talk about a wild WWF section including RAW with the return of Shawn Michaels as Commissioner and Steve Austin almost being embalmed. Definitely quite the week in wrestling history so don’t miss this show!!!! 0:00:00 WCW 2:18:05 Int’l: Japan (AJPW, NJPW, BattlARTS, BJPW, WAR, AJW, Arsion, & GAEA) & CWA 2:58:39 Classic Commercial Break 3:03:07 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 3:39:33 Mexico: AAA, CMLL, & Monterrey 4:06:40 Other USA: ECWA, ECW, OVW, NDW, MPPW, MCW, WLW, MAW, & Potpourri 5:07:10 WWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at https://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! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at https://tinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app’s directory, or you can also paste http://feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has. http://placetobenation.com/between-the-sheets-123-november-19-25-1998-w-will-tricity/

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was November 15-21, 1989. We talk about Paul E. Dangerously in multiple sections as he was flirting with WWF, ICW, & NWA. We also talk about the awesome 1989 Real World Tag League in All-Japan, some tremendous matches at Arena Mexico, the future of Continental, and a LOADED NWA section talking about New York Knockout and the future of the promotion through the eyes of Dave Meltzer. A tremendous show so listen now!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:27:35 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, Stampede, & EMLL 0:46:43 Classic Commercial Break 0:51:58 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game 1:14:51 Other USA: ICW, Great Lakes, GASW, PWF, CWF, CWA, USWA, AWA, & Portland 1:42:03 NWA To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at https://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! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at https://tinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app’s directory, or you can also paste http://feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has. http://placetobenation.com/between-the-sheets-122-november-15-21-1989/

Kris & David are joined by Emil Jay (Dojo Wars) to discuss the week that was November 8-14, 1995. We talk about the early days of the Nitro vs. RAW battle and how it was affecting booking plans. We talk about the state of New York getting ready to ban MMA, Kensuke Sasaki winning the US Title in Japan, ECW comings and goings as well as meeting with the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission, the best promo Jeff Jarrett ever cut in his life, and an extremely wild week in the WWF with Vince McMahon flying to house shows trying to put out fires. This is a red hot show so don’t miss out!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 1:00:02 UFC 1:11:27 Int’l: Japan (NJPW, UWFI, BJPW, FMW, Michinoku Pro, WAR, IWA Japan, & AJW), CWA, & IWA Winnipeg 1:53:43 Classic Commercial Break 1:59:14 Halftime/The Amazon Game 2:37:08 Mexico: AAA & EMLL, 2:51:53 Other USA: ECW, Steel City, MEWF, SMW, USWA, Ozark Mountain, CWA, PWA, & WWA 4:11:48 WWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at https://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! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at https://tinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app’s directory, or you can also paste http://feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has. http://placetobenation.com/between-the-sheets-121-november-8-14-1995-with-emil-jay/

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Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was November 1-7, 1984. We talk about how George Scott transformed the WWF for the better, Billy Jack and his white horse, Pro Wrestling USA already a debacle, Bob Backlund’s hatred for the WWF, tarring & feathering in Memphis, AWA doing mega business in Chicago, and UWF Japan’s power with the Yakuza. A very fun show so don’t miss it!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:53:07 Montreal & USA East (PWUSA, JCP, CWG, CWF, SECW, Memphis, & Mid-South) 1:41:43 Classic Commercial Break 1:46:18 Halftime/The Amazon Game 2:24:04 USA West: AWA, WCCW, SWCW, Central States, & Portland 2:40:13 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, & UWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at https://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! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at https://tinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app’s directory, or you can also paste http://feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has. http://placetobenation.com/between-the-sheets-120-november-1-7-1984/

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Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was October 25-31, 1994. We talk about WrestleMania coming to Hartford, WWF running all their Metro NYC arenas in one weekend, Masahiro Chono becoming the lead heel in New Japan, Atsushi Onita drawing houses everywhere, AAA running two amazing TV tapings, great clips from ECW, SMW, & USWA featuring heel Vince McMahon, and Hulk Hogan killing the Starrcade match with Vader. Extremely fun show so don’t miss out!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:57:07 Japan: NJPW, WAR, FMW, Michinoku Pro, NOW, PWFG, Go Gundan, Tokyo Pro, & Rickson Gracie 1:39:55 Classic Commercial Break 1:44:01 The Amazon Game 2:21:53 Mexico: AAA, EMLL, UWA, & WWO 2:39:52 Other USA: USA, NWANJ, ECW, SMW, USWA, CWA, JCP/NWA Dallas, NWC, & Potpourri 3:57:58 WCW 4:22:12 Patreon Preview To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at https://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! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at https://tinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app’s directory, or you can also paste http://Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has. http://placetobenation.com/between-the-sheets-119-october-25-31-1994/

WON HOF ballot is finalized I FOLLOWED THE HISTORICAL PERFORMERS ERA CANDIDATES Sputnik Monroe Johnny "Mr. Wrestling II" Walker Bearcat Wright I FOLLOWED THE MODERN PERFORMERS IN U.S/CANADA CANDIDATES Junkyard Dog I FOLLOWED WRESTLING IN JAPAN CANDIDATES Yoshiaki Fujiwara I FOLLOWED WRESTLING IN MEXICO CANDIDATES Cien Caras Blue Panther Huracan Ramirez El Signo & El Texano & Negro Navarro Villano III I FOLLOWED WRESTLING IN AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND/PACIFIC ISLANDS/AFRICA CANDIDATES Abstain I FOLLOWED WRESTLING IN EUROPE/AUSTRALIA/PACIFIC ISLANDS/CARIBBEAN/AFRICA CANDIDATES Abstain NON-WRESTLERS Dave Brown Gary Hart Jimmy Hart Don Owen Stanley Weston

Kris Zellner & Dylan Hales are back together as the Premier Podcast Brand to discuss the 2017 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame Modern Candidates Section among all the other sections as well and our thoughts on the candidates in those sections that we felt should be in or have cases to be in. A very strong show as usual and we hope that we can sway some voters that are leaning on how they will be voting!!!! To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at https://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! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at https://tinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app’s directory, or you can also paste http://feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has. http://placetobenation.com/premier-podcast-brand-4-the-2017-wrestling-observer-hall-of-fame-modern-candidates-more/

Kris Zellner is joined by Jeff G. Bailey (Manager Extraordinaire) to discuss the greatness of Jim Crockett Promotions from January-June 1986. We talk about all the hot angles and wrestlers that made this territory molten hot in every way. Jeff also brings a live perspective as he attended well over a hundred shows from this era and this is a tremendous can’t miss show!!!!!​ To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at https://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! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at https://tinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app’s directory, or you can also paste http://feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has. http://placetobenation.com/exile-on-badstreet-44carolina-on-our-minds-jcp-jan-june-1986-w-jeff-g-bailey/

Kris & David are joined by Mike Sempervive (Wrestling Observer Live) to discuss the week that was October 18-24, 1988. We talk about Jerry Jarrett purchasing World Class and the changes that were coming, Hulk Hogan assaulted on Brother Love Show, the Brain Busters debuting in the WWF, Tommy Rich and his biker friends, Roddy Piper’s They Live pushed back, and the JCP sale to Turner almost being final. A very solid show so check it out!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCCW 0:42:15 WWF 1:28:53 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, AJW, & Stampede 1:56:52 Classic Commercial Break 2:01:00 The Amazon Game 2:34:32 Other USA: FCW, CWF, CWA, WCPW, Portland, Potpourri, & They Live 3:08:11 Jim Crockett Promotions To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at https://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! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at https://tinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app’s directory, or you can also paste http://feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has. http://placetobenation.com/between-the-sheets-118-october-18-24-1988-w-michael-sempervive/

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That's a good one from way back

Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was October 11-17, 1999. We discuss the state of WCW right before Vince Russo & Ed Ferrara take over and it’s insanity as usual. We talk about a big New Japan Tokyo Dome show featuring the horrible booking of Shinya Hashimoto. We hit on all the big doings in the indie scene such as Steve Corino & Rhino heckling New Orleans Saints players, Brian Christopher’s van of fans, and lots more. Then we end on the WWF with Jeff Jarrett leaving for WCW among other big news items. This is a STACKED show so don’t miss it!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 1:24:08 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, BattlARTS, BJPW, Osaka Pro, AJW, GAEA, JWP, & NEO 2:41:57 Classic Commercial Break 2:47:02 The Amazon Game 3:18:26 Mexico: AAA, CMLL, & IWRG 3:32:12 Other USA: NWANJ, CZW, ECW, NWA Wildside, MPPW, & Potpourri 4:30:06 WWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at https://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! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at https://tinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app’s directory, or you can also paste http://feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has. https://soundcloud.com/btspod/ep-117-oct-11-17-1999-fixed

Johnny Walker did a lot when he was younger.......he was "Rubberman" Johnny Walker because of how flexible he was

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was October 4-12, 1986. We talk about Manny Fernandez turning on Jimmy Valiant, Buddy Landel quitting, and more news and views on JCP. We then talk about the spectacle of Antonio Inoki vs. Leon Spinks, plus we go to the territories where we get the Singapore Suicide Match in Continental, Sputnik Monroe returning to Memphis, a promotional war in Dallas, and lots more. WWF ends the show talking about Saturday Night’s Main Event and how Roddy Piper portrayed a character never seen in WWF before. A tremendous show so don’t miss it!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions 1:11:33 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, New Zealand, Montreal, Stampede, & WWC 1:38:32 Classic Commercial Break 1:43:46 The Amazon Game 2:33:22 USA East: CWF, Continental, & CWA 3:20:45 USA West: UWF, WCCW, USA All-Star, AWA, CCW, & Portland 3:57:21 WWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at https://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! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at https://tinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app’s directory, or you can also paste http://feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has. http://placetobenation.com/between-the-sheets-116-october-4-10-1986/

Kris Zellner is joined by David Bixenspan (Between The Sheets) and Beau James (King of Kingsport) to discuss the life and times of Lance Russell. We talk about Lance’s appeal as an announcer, his humbleness in real life, his greatest moments in Memphis and WCW, what he meant to each of us personally, and much more. The show also closes with a selection of classic Lance clips. This is a labor of love, so please check it out. http://placetobenation.com/exile-on-badstreet-43-yello-everybody-our-tribute-to-lance-russell-w-david-bixenspan-and-beau-james/

Kris Zellner is joined by Kevin “khawk” Cerutti to discuss the life and times of Bobby Heenan both as the Pretty Boy and as the Brain. We talk about Heenan’s beginnings in Dick the Bruiser’s WWA where he became a superstar in wrestling and a local icon in Chicago & Indianapolis. We then talk about his bitter departure from the WWA where he went to the AWA where he would cement himself as a legend managing first and foremost Nick Bockwinkel among many others. We also talk about his short stint in Georgia in 1979 where he became a name nationwide right as WTBS was starting to go around the country and how hot he was as an act there. We then talk about his return to the AWA where he began his legendary feud with Hulk Hogan plus his entry into the WWF where he left the AWA the right way unlike everyone else. This is a tremendous show that everyone who is a Bobby Heenan should listen to!!!! To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at https://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! You can also support the show by shopping with our Amazon referral link at https://tinyURL.com/BTSAmazon — Nothing extra comes out of your wallet, but Amazon gives us a kickback for referring you to them. To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app’s directory, or you can also paste http://feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has. http://placetobenation.com/exile-on-badstreet-41-the-brain-of-beverly-hills-the-bobby-heenan-story-featuring-kevin-cerutti/