Between The Sheets Kris Zellner & David Bixenspan

Kris and David are joined by Joe Gagne (@joegagne) to discuss the week that was June 12-18, 1994. Topics of discussion include:
Vince McMahon getting surgery to repair a herniated disc in his neck and how that would affect the WWF both on and off camera.Linda McMahon sending out a memo to WWF employees about losing the Jesse Ventura videotape royalties lawsuit.The WWF's on-air handling of Hulk Hogan's debut in WCW with the launch of the New Generation marketing campaign.Highlights from the first WWF Hall of Fame induction ceremony.Jushin Thunder Liger winning the first Best of the Super Juniors Tournament. (The first Super Juniors tournament after they change the name to Best of the Super Juniors, that is.)UWFi shows starting to air on Eurosport as “Bushido: Way of the Warrior.”Vampiro Canadiense jumping to AAA...maybe.Some really great promos on SMW TV, especially from Dirty White Boy.Tommy Rich returning to the USWA and raising some hell.The Fabulous Moolah holding her annual LIWA convention in Las Vegas.The week after Hulk Hogan's debut in WCW and the amazing publicity they got for his signing at the time.All of this and tons more on a damn fun episode of BTS!!!
Timestamps:
0:00:00 WWF
1:18:59 Eurasia: NJPW, WAR, FMW, IWA Japan, Kitao Dojo, Michinoku Pro, RINGS, AJW, CWA, & UWFi Bushido shows debut on Eurosport
2:02:26 Other North America: NWL startup, AAA, CMLL, Arena Naucalpan, & UWA/Double Power
2:31:04 Classic Commercial Break
2:35:36 Halftime
3:25:51 Other USA: Lower East Side, ECW, Jim Crockett, SMW, USWA, GWF, WCCW, PWA, LIWA convention, & OPWF
5:27:34 WCW
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Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was June 5-11, 1990. Topics of discussion include:
Dave Meltzer's trip to Japan, featuring reports on the AJPW show at Budokan on 6/8 featuring the epic Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Jumbo Tsuruta main event. plus the Universal Lucha Libre show on 6/7 at Korakuen Hall, which featured some of top luchadores of the era showing off their style to the "smart" Korakuen fans.Other news and views from Dave and his awesome trip.Ole Anderson wielding his power in the NWA and wanting to mold it in his image of what wrestling should be, which basically means no "entertainment."What's the real story with Rob Russen's IWA and SportsChannel America?Jerry Lawler declaring war on drugs in the Memphis newspapers.The Snowman hating special referees in his matches with Jerry Lawler.Jeff Jarrett and Brickhouse Brown screwing over Skandor Akbar in Dallas.Harley Race getting arrested for drunk boating after his infamous crash.The AWA being on its deathbed weeks before its final TV taping.Demolition Ax being phased out of the ring in the WWF as Demolition Crush enters the promotion.Ted DiBiase and Mean Gene visiting Cobb County, Georgia to expose the real truth on The Big Bossman…or do they?This is a fantastic show this week folks with lots of great clips, so don't miss out!!
Timestamps:
0:00:00 Int’l: AJPW, FMW, Universal, Stampede, & EMLL
1:37:59 Classic Commercial Break
1:41:51 Halftime
2:14:48 NWA/WCW
3:14:29 Other USA: ICW, IWA (Russen), TWA, PWF, USWA, Harley Race, AWA, Portland, & PM Film legal threats
4:47:49 WWF
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Kris Zellner is joined by Rob Naylor and Our Good Buddy Charles (Loss from Pro Wrestling Only) as we venture into a new podcast series about the NWA/WCW, Center Stage Chronicles.
We start off covering the months of January and February 1989, a moment of major change as the NWA evolves from the ashes of Jim Crockett Promotions with new leadership, and new wrestlers coming in by the week. Not to mention the first Clash of the Champions special and pay-per-view event (Chi-Town Rumble) under the leadership of booker George Scott.
This is just the beginning of what will be a fantastic series as we will cover this in our own special way!!!
And no…we haven't HERD enough!
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Kris and David are joined by Robert O'Connor (@ghostofquinones) to discuss the week-plus that was May 29-June 5, 1988. Topics of discussion include:
Dave Meltzer attending the marathon WWF Superstars of Wrestling TV taping in Oakland and gives a full itemized rundown of all 29 matches.WWF expanding their house show schedule to running up to FOUR crews a night.Big tag title matches in AJPW and NJPW.Chigusa Nagayo's upcoming "retirement" in AJW.What really happened in the Brian Pillman/Brick Bronsky locker room fight in Calgary.The greatness of Ron Fuller's USA Wrestling TV show.The ongoing Nightmares breakup angle in Continental.Lord Humongous turns babyface.Eddie Gilbert, Paul E. Dangerously, and Austin Idol shoot a big angle.Curt Hennig causes a ruckus at the WMC Studios in Memphis.Riki Choshu works the AWA TV Taping in Las Vegas and we spotlight his adoring fans.Jimmy Garvin cuts a fantastic promo on WCW revealing that Precious is his wife.The Fantastics demonstrate how to use a straitjacket, and you know how that ends up.A totally entertaining show as always with O'Connor, so don't miss out!!!!
Timestamps:
0:00:00 WWF
1:24:39 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, AJW, JWP, CWA, Stampede, EMLL, UWA, & WWC
2:23:01 Classic Commercial Break
2:27:49 Halftime
3:19:46 USA East-ish: NWF, SECW (NC), SCW, FCW, USA, & Continental
4:28:12 USA West-ish: CWA/Memphis, WCCW, AWA, Portland, OWF, & Irv Muchnick on wrestling deregulation in Washington Monthly
5:13:58 Jim Crockett Promotions
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Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was May 22-28, 2005. Topics of discussion include:
The remake of "The Longest Yard" opening up at the theatres and how the wrestlers that were involved in the film were perceived and the future of wrestlers in films including The Rock and the filming of "Gridiron Gang."TNA's TV deal with Fox Sports Net expiring as we talk about the last episode of Impact on there, plus an update on their negotiations with WGN.Skype crapping out and not recording Kris’s side of the latter part of the TNA segment through the end of the international segments. (So they’re not here.)Bryan Danielson, CM Punk, and Samoa Joe all feeling a sort of burnout on the indie scene and wanting to move on to major promotions.What really happened between Rick Steiner and Vordell Walker in Ocala, Florida.A crazy story involving Kevin Lawler being arrested for burglary in Memphis and how the story was handled by the local media.Complete insanity in WWE with all sorts of f****d up sexual storylines with promo verbiage that was very obviously scripted by Vince McMahon, including Kurt Angle menacing Sharmell, the fallout of Lita turning on Kane to join Edge, and the latest chapter in the Viscera/Lillian Garcia courtship, which somehow involves Big Vis humping Jonathan Coachman.One of the most memorable John Cena matches of all-time, against JBL in an “I Quit” match at Judgment Day.That's just the tip of the iceberg as we have TONS more, so do yourself a favor and take a listen!!!
Timestamps:
0:00:00 Movies & TNA…sort of
0:36:37 Classic Commercial Break
0:40:39 Halftime
0:59:28 Other USA: Death of Dan Quirk, ROH, Chikara, SWF (WV), CWA (TN), GeorgiaCW, FIP, Rick Steiner vs. Vordell Walker, AlabamaCW child abuse scandal, Kevin Lawler arrest, & PWW
2:05:01 WWE
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Kris and David are guestless as we discuss the week that was May 15-21, 1989. Topics of discussion include:
The shockwaves sent throughout the WWF when Dusty Rhodes signed with the company and how that could affect the morale of the locker room.Roddy Piper's power play to return to the WWF and how he used Jim Herd for leverage.The coronation of King Duggan.The Rockers and the Fabulous Rougeau Brothers fight over entrance music.Why is All Japan so popular in Tokyo?New Japan vs. USA vs. Russia doing major business.Masakatsu Funaki rebelling in the UWF by using “fake moves.”Ricky Rice and Teijho Khan's adventures in Calgary.Rip Rogers taking over the book in the WWC.Captain Lou Albano's new TV gig.A wild week in Jerry Blackwell's Southern Championship Wrestling.Action Jackson and Baby Sis in Memphis.Frank Dusek firingHarold T. Harris in a great TV angle in Dallas.Tom Zenk quitting (queeting?) the AWA.Big TV syndication issues for WCW.Terry Funk and a young Eddie Guerrero have a memorable TV match.We always love doing 80's shows, and this is just another in a long line of great ones, so check it out!!
Timestamps:
0:00:00 WWF
0:57:57 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, Shooto UWF, Stampede, EMLL, Tijuana, & WWC
1:29:05 Classic Commercial Break: Miami Vice series finale
1:35:25 Halftime
2:13:42 Other USA: TWWF, ICW, 105.9 WNWR-FM radio show in NYC, NJ deregulation, Super Mario Bros. Super Show, USWA (NJ), WWA (NJ), Nikita Koloff, Pro Wrestling This Week, SCW (GA), Continental, Chris Love’s Mississippi circuit, CWA/Memphis, WCCW, Central States, AWA, UWC (CA), Portland, Hawaii, & Road House
3:45:52 NWA/WCW
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