# Ep. #555: August 16-23, 1994

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Podcast: [Between The Sheets](https://stenobird.com/podcast/between-the-sheets-998026)
Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:48+00:00
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Kris and David are back as we discuss the week that was August 16-23, 1994. Topics of discussion include: Hulk Hogan giving a very candid interview to the Gainesville Sun newspaper talking about Randy Savage, Bret Hart, Vince McMahon, joining WCW, and more. The greatness of the Rhodes family vs. Stud Stable feud in Summer 1994. Jesse Ventura having issues as Mayor of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Antonio Inoki & George Foreman negotiating for a super fight in North Korea in 1995. Super Vader winning the UWFi World Title from Nobuhiko Takada in one of the most famous bouts of the era. Konnan cements his rudo turn in AAA as Los Gringos Locos become a major force. The drama between ECW, Dennis Coralluzzo, and Jim Crockett regarding the NWA World Heavyweight Title tournament seems to be getting smoothed over as everyone comes to an agreement so the tournament can take place. Shane Douglas and Paul E. Dangerously cut promos ECW TV about the tournament, with Shane specifically targetting "Dick Flair." The Gangstas’ first big show as main eventers flops and Dave Meltzer speculates on their future as New Jack calls out the Knoxville NAACP on SMW TV. Chris Candido and Tammy Fytch turn on Brian Lee after losing the SMW Tag Team Titles. Doug Gilbert gets suspended in the USWA, so he doesn't have to risk his mane in hair matches…yet. The greatness of Sid Vicious in the USWA and why he was so different there from anywhere else. Austin Idol returning to Memphis in grand fashion. Vince McMahon and Jerry Lawler taking viewer phone calls on WWF Sunday Night Slam and what an experience that was. All of that plus so much more on an extremely fun episode of BTS!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 1:03:39 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, Michinoku Pro, RINGS, UWFi, JWP, Maharaj Promotions, CWA, AAA, CMLL, &…

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