Publications and Podcasts

I was joined by Phil Schneider and Johnny Sorrow last night as we dig into the new DVDVR set. Here is the line-up for the show... Satoru Sayama y Gran Hamada vs. Perro Aguayo y Baby Face (4/13/80) Andre the Giant & Cien Caras vs. Alfonso Dantes, Herodes y Sangre Chicana (1981) Centurion Negro vs. Gran Hamada (2/14/82) El Canek vs. Don Corleone (2/14/82) Tatsumi Fujinami vs. El Canek (6/12/83) http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkC...6382&cmd=tc

Really enjoyed this one - No top 10 and nothing I skipped. The Slaughtering a sacred cow on Bruiser Brody should be of interest at all PWOers. http://605pod.com/

https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/twiw-indie-intl-01-07-2017 We kick off the new year with style. 1. Talk about shows we're going to live soon. 2. Week 1 of Battlecade 18 from CWF Mid Atlantic talk. 3. The Undercard of ROW Christmas Chaos card. 4. NJPW Wrestle Kingdom Card -Break it all down.

It's another episode of the podcast that takes a look at wrestling's past and present, introducing the new to the old and the old to the new. On the docket this week it's a look at the very first memory Rob ever had of wrestling, the war between Tito Santana and Greg "The Hammer" Valentine over the Intercontinental Title! Then we head to Japan for the very first Wrestle Kingdom Rumble where Rob is less knowledgeable about the talent than Art Donovan. On the docket Unfortunately due to copyright issues, there is no video footage synced with this episode but you can find these matches online or the network. Tito vs. Valentine - MSG August 25 1984 Tito vs. V…

I spent all year watching well over 200 Bret Hart matches to make my list, here is part 1: https://prowrestlingsuperblog.wordpress.com/2017/11/20/top-100-bret-hart-matches-part-1-100-76/

https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/twiw-indie-intl-12-31-2017 We are back and have a pretty fun show tonight. 1. Opening Segment -CWF has to turn fans away because of how full it was. -Meltzer allowing CWF on tv show ballot. -What other companies could learn from Nova Pro in regards to live streaming. -Can Powerbomb tv as a platform create stars on the indy level. 2. CWF Worldwide -How good was Cain Justice vs Joey Lynch? -Is Nick Richards promo work some of the best of the year? Plus we discuss the rest of the show? 3. ROW -We discuss the show 4. NXT -We discuss the show, and break down the psychology of the main event. 5. Riddle vs Gunner Miller 2 from ACW 12/…

Hello, everyone! Feel free to listen in as Cameron Hawkins (PW Torch East Coast Cast, South Kongress Podcast), Shahid Abdul-Hadi (Stunt Granny), Rich Fann (PW Torch East Coast Cast, PW Torch Deep Dive), and Steve Williams (PTBN's For Your. Consideration) run down the best of 2017 from WWE and NXT! Over 400 votes were cast and the fellas get into some no-holds-barred debate about the results! Plus, John Stockton of the Utah Jazz catches unnecessary slander! The two parts run less than 3 hours total, so feel free to give it a listen and give feedback! https://soundcloud.com/southkongress/sets/best-of-wwe-nxt-2017

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 …

https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/mount-olympus-fall-2017-wwe-unreleased-part-2 After a bit of a delay, Kelly and the legendary Richard Land are back to finish their exploration of the WWE Unreleased DVD. They are looking at matches from the New Generation era, or what some consider the Dark Ages of wrestling. As they review the footage, Kelly and Landy simultaneously chart the slow, steady decline of the WWF during this period. Both have strong emotional ties to the time, so this discussion goes deeper than just reviewing matches. Along the way marvel at the aborted revival of Piper's Pit, strange tag team combinations, the lame end of Hulkamania, former partne…

He's been talking it up on Twitter and sounds like it might launch very soon.

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 Promotion…

Here are the links to all episodes... For Your Consideration #1: The Cena Era? Ruthless Aggression? The Wellness Era? http://placetobenation.com/for-your-consideration-1-the-cena-era-ruthless-aggression-the-wellness-era/ For Your Consideration #2: The Warrior Era? New Generation? http://placetobenation.com/for-your-consideration-2-the-warrior-era-new-generation/ For Your Consideration #3: Rock ‘n’ Wrestling http://placetobenation.com/for-your-consideration-3-rock-n-wrestling/ For Your Consideration #4: Attitude! http://placetobenation.com/for-your-consideration-4-attitude/ For Your Consideration #5: Women of Wres…

In the latest episode of Wrestling with a Generation Gap, we make a change of pace and go to the movies to watch the Wrestler. But not the famous (or infamous) Mickey Rourke film, instead it's deep into the mind of Verne Gagne with the 1974 movie. We do a live commentary on the movie featuring the struggles of Ed Asner to promote honestly, make his super bowl of wrestling a success, outwit the evil mobster Sam Menacker, match wits with the smartest, best, most talented wrestler of all time, Mike Bullard, and strangely turn down the advances of his younger hot secretary! Then we go into even stranger territory and comment on the best of the Breezango files as Rob…

https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/twiw-indie-intl-12-15-2017 Pete and Timothy are back this week. 1.Opening segment -Heels and faces in wrestling -Monitoring conduct in wrestling. 2. CWF-Worldwide - Thoughts on pop up video -Carnies as a top act in a promotion. - Nick K -Lee Valiant's performace pt 2 -Chet's ranking as sympathetic baby face Arik Royal's sneaky great year. 3. NXT -Break down both episodes -Break down the improvement of Gargano -Feelings about Adam Cole 4. Review WXW Broken Rules

It's a Christmas Miracle! Joe Gagne and Justin Shapiro return to recap some 1997 WWF (well, once Justin remembers who Joe is). A lot to cover in this episode, including backstage fights, Steve Austin gets crippled, Kane is (eventually) coming, a Sid eulogy, Michael Cole: voice of a generation, light heavyweight action, Gang Warz, failed contests, and much much more! 90 minutes of pulse pounding audio! MP3: http://media.blubrry.com/joeversustheworld/thecubsfan.com/jvstw/jvstw88.mp3 Post: http://www.thecubsfan.com/?p=2986

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 …

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 C…

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…

https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/twiw-indie-intl-12-02-2017 Pete and Tim start off talking a little Wrestle Circus closing up shop. A.Then head down to the RGL and CWF-Worldwide 1. Who looked the best 2. How was show overall 3.Speculation of Marrs vs Daddy B.NXT 1. Why is this a bad place to shoot 2. Is it good for NXT to get out on the road. 3.Run down the whole show. C.PWX-Redemtion 1. Thoughts on Henry/Yehi 3. 2.Thoughts on the whole show.

Colt Cabana has challenged for the ROH World Championship in his hometown of Chicago six times between the years 2004 to 2016. He has failed each time. I decided to take a look at each opportunity, and look at what some people have called… Cabana’s Curse In Chicago https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/12/04/cabanas-curse-in-chicago-part-one/

I've been listening to his stuff for about a year now. I enjoy his knowledge, experience and insight, but harping on about the same 'issues' on modern wrestling weekly can get a bit repetative and grating.

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…

One of my firm beliefs is that it is never too late. One of the best examples of this is the pro wrestling career of Mark Henry. For 15 years he was treated like a joke and loser, but in 2011 when he was finally given an opportunity to be a superstar, he went on a tear that will go down as one of the all time great monster heel runs. Showing us that Mark Henry always had what it took to be a World Champion he just needed the opportunity and once he got it he made his dream into a reality. Work hard, prepare and be vigilant and when that opportunity comes be just like big ol 412 lb Mark Henry take it and never let it go. It is never too late to be great. http://riding…

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…

Welcome to the 18th episode of Wrestling with a Generation Gap! This time Dave, Nick and Rob take a look at one of the LEAST regard territories of all time, Al Tomko's Vancouver based All Star Wrestling. The gang eulogizes over Rob's favorite wrestling personality ever, Bobby Heenan (this was recorded months ago), Rob is somewhat on a downer over getting canned and the worst job interview ever (he since has a better job lol) but the boys power through this awful territory. They debate which war Al fought in, whether or not a territory based on aging legends works then or today, Dave loves Tomko, Dave argues Ricky Steamboat was a luchadore, PTB Networks GWWE contest, bios …