Publications and Podcasts

http://placetobenation.com/space-city-a-nwa-on-demand-podcast-31817/ Pete Johnny, and footage is back for another Space City! A .NWA ON Demand Podcast. On the agenda. 1.Gene Kiniski vs Tank Patton 10/30/81 2. Tully Blanchard vs Mike Graham 10/30/81 3.Ken Lucas vs Grenade Boyer 2/26/82 4.Tiger Conway Jr vs Ivan the Terrible 2/26/82 5. Tony Atlas vs Mark Lewin 1/25/80 6, Fantastics vs Sheepherders 4/25/86

Taking a look at Monty Brown's career. https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/03/21/welcome-to-the-serengeti/

http://placetobenation.com/this-week-in-wrestling-indy-international-31717/ Pete and Timothy are back to talk wrestling. 1. ROH 15th anny show. -Talk about the exodus of talent. -Analyze all the matches and hand out star ratings. 2. CWF Worldwide -Discuss the show -How good was the Cain Justice vs Dominic Garrini match? - Is Cain the MVP of CWF the 1st 1/3 of the year? -Kernodle Cup talk 3. ROH TV -Discuss, and analyze the show 4. NXT -Was Ohnoo vs Roode a let down? -How was the show? Show less

This special re-post is dedicated to friend of the site, Dennis Stamp. Rest in peace. In an interview with Kevin Kelly, Dennis discusses his involvement with Beyond the Mat, his relationship with Terry Funk, working in the territories, memories of Andre the Giant and Bret Hart, getting fired in various promotions, his Mount Rushmore of Wrestling, his battle with cancer and much, much more. Dennis also shares some of his wrestling poetry, including his poem entitled “I’m Not Booked!” The Dennis Stamp interview was originally from episode 24 of The Kevin Kelly Show. http://placetobenation.com/kevin-kelly-show-flashback-dennis-stamp-interview/

So, here is my latest project - 700-ish word articles on a match for each day of the year, inspired by attempts to do this last year on the board, if not this year as well. As it was late getting off of the ground, the first one covers 15 different matches - http://kayfabetoday.com/index.php/2017/01/16/wrestling-365-11-115/ Maximo Sexy vs Kamaitachi – CMLL Hair vs Hair 01/01/2016 The Great Muta © vs Arn Anderson – WCW WCW Television Title Match 01/02/1990 Joe Doering © vs Go Shiozaki – AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Title Match 01/03/2015 Keiji Mutoh © vs Nobuhiko Takada – NJPW IWGP Heavyweight Title Match 01/04/1996 KENTA © vs Takeshi Morishima – NOAH …

As part of a new retrospective look at the best episodes of The Place to Be Podcast, this week on PTB Classic we revisit our live watch of Beyond the Mat! Scott & Justin are joined by Jordan Duncan to watch and review Barry Blaustein's Beyond the Mat. Toss in a copy, fire up the podcast and listen along as we break the film down and have some laughs along the way. The episode is dedicated to the memory of a PTBN favorite, and friend the wonderful Dennis Stamp. This originally aired as Place to Be Podcast #133. http://placetobenation.com/ptb-classic-beyond-the-mat/

https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/sap3 Steven Graham (@StevenGrahamTWS) & JR Goldberg (@wrestlingbubble)are back for the third Super Apuestas Podcast, one of the longest running lucha podcasts going today! First up is answering the listener question "How many famous Mask vs Hair matches ended with the Mask being lost?". In the main event of the show, Steven & JR take a look at the famous El Faraon vs Pirata Morgan hair match, as requested by Bohsjohnny. It's famous due to a certain spot, which is discussed (and raved about!). If you want to request a match to be featured on the show, or have a question you would like answered …

Kris & David are guestless this week to discuss the week that was March 8-14, 1993. The top story of the week is the brutal murder of Dino Bravo, as we discuss what the probable motive was. We also talk about the WCW going to the United Kingdom for the first time, all the news from Japan & Mexico, a great week for USWA & SMW TV including some wild promos, the WWF going through a lawsuit bonanza, and much more. This was a very fun show so check it out!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Potpourri 0:33:32 WCW 1:20:32 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, ULL, UWFI, WAR, W*ING, Pancrase, AJW, AAA, EMLL, UWA, & Other Mexico 2:03:19 Classic Commercial Break 2:06:50 Housekeeping & Th…

Hey all, going to have a podcast coming tomorrow with a few people discussing but wanted to lay out the WDKW100 information once more since the deadline is coming up: http://wrestlingwithwords.com/wdkw100/index.php What is WDKW? It is a podcast. I’m offended you are asking. It is not very popular but still. What is the WDKW100? A list of the top 100 wrestlers on the planet for 2016 based on in-ring performance voted on by fans. The poll should not consider promos, ability in segments, ects. This is meant to be a strictly in-ring, in-match, based list. So, don’t discount that Japanese wrestler because you don’t know if he is a good promo. Who is eligible to be voted…

With Daniels reaching his goal, I took sometime to look back at his highs and lows both in ROH and in TNA. The Fallen Angel Ascends To The Top https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/03/13/the-fallen-angel-ascends-to-the-top/

http://placetobenation.com/this-week-in-wrestling-3-3-17-indy-international/ TWIW Indy & International is back. Pete and Timothy discuss: 1. CWF-Worldwide -They discuss the show, and analyze all the matches. Timothy even discusses Trevor Lee and Cain Justice's bun selling. 2. ROH TV -They discuss and analyze the matches from the show. -How Donovan Dijak was squandred in ROH -How he seemed more important in other places. -Matchups that ROH dropped the ball on. 3. NXT -We breakdown the show. -Hero vs Roode is booked for 3/15, why? -DIY does it again. 4. Evolve 78 - The guys give the show a thumbs up or down. - Breakdown and give star ratings to all the matches. -I…

SCG Radio returns this week for the latest installment of the Monday Night War Timeline, this time covering March 1999! Discussing every Raw, Nitro and PPV of the month, as well as going over all the backstage notes from the Observer and Torch Newsletters of the time, the panel talks all the major news, such as - WrestleMania 15 and the build going in (including the beer bash and Austin Vs. Big Show for free), WCW booking a full hour of video packages on Nitro, the double turn of Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan at Uncensored, the debut of the Mean Street Posse(!), Bret Hart's angle with Goldberg and the steel plate and the insane politics behind it, Sable's star exploding even f…

http://placetobenation.com/this-week-in-wrestling-3-10-17-indy-international/ Pete and Timothy are back for a fun week of wrestling. On the docket for today. 1.CWF-Worldwide -Music video's, video packages, and promos galore. -Find out what the guys thought of the presentation. 2. ROH TV 3.NXT 4. Progress CH 44 -Analysis and star ratings of all the matches. -Is Progress in a rut?

Kris & David are joined by Pete Lederberg (WFIA) to discuss the week that was March 1-7, 1987. We talk about WrestleMania III ticket sales soaring, Missy Hyatt floundering in the WWF, Riki Choshu’s uncertainty with AJPW, all sorts of territory news including World Class hooking up with Bum Bright, and the end of Championship Wrestling from Florida as they were taken over by Jim Crockett Promotions. All that and there’s also a preview of our latest Patreon show at the end. Fun show so check it out!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:34:04 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, England, Stampede, EMLL, UWA, & WWC 1:07:38 Classic Commercial Break 1:12:06 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game…

SCG Radio returns this week, as we return to the Monday Night War Timeline to talk February 1999! Covering every Raw, Nitro, and PPV of the month, complete with backstage news and notes from the Observer and Torch Newsletters of the time, the panel go through an incredible month that marks the beginning of a noticeable turn in the tide. Talking about Kevin Nash's new direction that leads to tanking ratings and a massive internal implosion, Rey Mysterio Jr. losing his mask, Goldberg challenging Steve Austin, the debut of Paul Wight in the WWF, Austin Vs. Vince in a cage, the beginnings of a backlash to the WWF's Attitude, Bret Hart in a backstage tug-of-war, Ric Flair gett…

https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/space-city-an-nwa-on-demand-podcast-03-06-2017 Pete and Johnny decided to do a change of pace. Being a slow week the guys discuss The Life and Times of Paul Boesch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wycrSzAcuII This was a documentary that aired on 39 Gold in 1994. -Brief history of Mattress Mack -Does Canada owe it's wrestling legacy to Houston? -Importance of Houston wrestling to local businesses. -Potential footage out there. -A breakdown of the testimonials. -Who is presented as more important VKM or George H. Bush?

Kris & David are joined by Phil Schneider (Segunda Caida) this week to discuss the week that was February 22-28, 2001. We talk about the ongoing problems with WCW’s potential sale to Fusient along with everything else going on with the dying promotion. We also talk about everything Japan, the birth of Mat Rats, the scene in Mexico & Puerto Rico before Phil joins us to talk about the burgeoning US Indies scene including the Super 8 tournament, which made American Dragon & Low-Ki stars. We then close with a huge WWF section featuring the firing of Stacy Carter and the quitting of Jerry Lawler. This is a absolutely loaded show and a must listen!!! Timestamps:…

Just to drop this in here, the latest Squared Circle Gazette Radio is now online, as we return to the Monday Night War Timeline to talk January 1999! Discussing every Raw, Nitro and PPV of the month, along with detailed backstage notes from the Wrestling Observer and Pro Wrestling Torch newsletters of the time, we break down all the top stories. Analysing January 4th, Tony Schiavone, the Fingerpoke of Doom, the reformation of the nWo, Mankind winning the WWF Title, madness at the Royal Rumble, Halftime Heat, Ric Flair as WCW President, the backlash to the WWF's content, Mark Henry gets a handful, the birth of the Ministry of Darkness, the continued neutering of Bill Goldb…

As part of a new retrospective look at the best episodes of The Place to Be Podcast, we kick things off with a fantastic interview with J.J. Dillon. This originally aired as Place to Be Podcast episodes 189 and 194. The interview has been combined and re-edited as part of PTB Classic. They talk about JJ’s time breaking into the business, his travels around the world, his relationship with fans and other wrestlers, some road anecdotes, the formation, rise and fall of the Horsemen and a very emotional story of his reunion with Dusty Rhodes. We then continue with JJ’s transition to the WWF office, his role in the company, relationship with Vince McMahon, the steroid tri…

Kris Zellner is joined by Nick Maniwa (IWA Mid-South) to discuss year that was 2002 in the history of IWA Mid-South Hardcore Wrestling. We go through show after show talking all the big matches, angles, & personalities that took place during one of the best years in the history of the promotion. This is a very strong show so check it out!!!! 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 Sheet…

http://placetobenation.com/titans-of-wrestling-77-finale/ This episode is dedicated to Ivan Koloff, RIP On the docket tonight: 1. Frank Williams vs Bulldog Brower 3/80 MSG 2. Dominic Denucci vs Baron Mikel Scicluna 8/80 Shea 3. Baron Mikel Scicluna vs SD Jones 4/81 MSG 4. Mr Fuji & Mr Saito vs Johnny Rodz & Jose Estrada 10/81 Philly 5. Battle Royal 6/79 MSG 6. Pat Patterson, Tony Garea, & Rick Martel vs The Moondogs & Lou Albano 2/81 MSG 7. Bob Backlund vs Adrian Adonis 3/82 Philly 8. Fabulous Moolah and Wendi Richter vs Princess Victoria and Velvet McIntyre 3/82 Philly 9. Bruno Sammartino vs Waldo Von Erich 6/75 MSG Highlights…

http://placetobenation.com/super-apuestas-podcast-episode-1-rey-mysterio-jr-vs-mr-condor/ On the debut episode of SAP, hosts Steven Graham and JR Goldberg start with an introduction to the show and a discussion on apuestas matches. Every other week, Steven and JR, will look at a different apuestas match, the wrestlers mask history, and what happened to both afterwards. On the debut episode SAP looks at Rey Misterio Jr's first apuestas match as he takes on Mr. Cóndor. You can watch the match here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6khid3Lqc4 If you have comments on the show you leave that on Pro Wrestling Only (www.prowrestlingonly.com) or tweet @StevenGrahamTWS or @wre…

Kris & David are guestless this week to discuss the week that was February 15-21, 1998. We talk about the tragic death of Louie Spicolli and how the wrestling industry handled it for the good or bad. We also talk about a big week in the WWF with No Way Out of Texas on PPV and Shawn Michaels’ serious back issues. We then cover All-Japan talking to ECW & WWF, Don Frye catching fire in New Japan, Paco Alonso & Victor Quinones burying the hatchet, ECW & NWA New Jersey having more issues, IWA Mid-South’s Eddie Gilbert Memorial Show, and Hulk Hogan’s lust for power makes WCW revolve around him even more. This is a loaded show so listen now!!! Timestamps: …

He benefited from nepotism courtesy of his father, Ric Flair, but he suddenly turned into a psycho after a brutal attack on his father. Here's the story.. Daddy's Boy Turned Psycho https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/02/28/daddys-boy-turned-psycho/

Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets The Patreon-exclusive shows pivot to some of the great interviews in the history of pro wrestling newsletters, starting with 1993 Wrestling Flyer Yearbook. The Flyer was put out by John Clark, who’s now a long-tenured Philadelphia sportscaster, but back in the day, he did the best insider/shoot interviews in wrestling. The first half of the show focuses on John’s roundtable with numerous pro wrestling notables on the state of the business, including Chris Benoit’s thoughts on steroids, Terry Funk’s psychic powers as the pro wrestling oracle, Paul Heyman hinting at his plans to revamp ECW, and much more. After a quick detour to Ted DiB…