# Ep. #556: September 4-10, 1989 with J.D. Oliva

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Published: 2026-09-08T00:00:24+00:00
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Kris and David are joined by J.D. Oliva to discuss the week that was September 4-10, 1989. Topics of discussion include: In MATWATCH, Steve Beverly talks to Turner Broadcasting's Jeff Carr about the ongoing issues with World Championship Wrestling airing outside of its normal timeslot among other issues. Terry Funk's health issues flaring up, causing him to miss matches against Ric Flair. The NWA losing their spot at the Capital Centre in Maryland. Sid Vicious and Scott Hall have quite the match on WCW. Big Van Vader talking to Hasbro about an action figure deal. Akira Maeda wanting a fight with George Foreman. The reality of Stampede Wrestling's "talks" with ESPN about being on their network. Captain Lou Albano getting roasted by friends for charity. The Big Daddy (Steve DiBlasio) trial in Florida starring Dusty Rhodes. The saga of Jerry Lawler, Buddy Landell, and a limousine. A young man named Steve Williams makes his TV debut in Dallas. Rip Oliver turns babyface in Portland. The birth of American Gladiators. Rick Rude crashes Roddy Piper's party on the Brother Love Show. We had a blast recording with J.D. and we hope you have a similar blast listening to the show!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 NWA/WCW 1:13:01 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, UWF, & Stampede 1:47:34 Classic Commercial Break 1:51:12 Halftime 2:40:03 Other USA: Lou Albano, ICW, USWA (Raskin), Bobby Fulton, Larry Sharpe, ACW (NC), Big Daddy lawsuit, FCW, Continental, CWA/Memphis, USWA (TX), IWF (LA), AWA, Portland, & American Gladiators 4:12:46 WWF To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not…

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