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Les and Hugh welcome Chris Mookieghana Harrington to the show for a preview of the upcoming WWE conference call on Thursday, what to look for above and beyond the WWE Network subscriber numbers, reviewing WWE business and its various lawsuits, noting what impact they might have on the call. Then we talk Chris’ history analyzing the numbers in wrestling, how he got started and what makes them so fascinating. Then, Chris answers Hugh’s Qs. Follow Chris on Twitter @Mookieghana Follow Les @prowrestling Follow Hugh @HughLittleSheet You can also check out Chris’ website

Les and Hugh are back to cover an epic week in pro wrestling news coverage, including a breakdown of how news broke Thursday night of the Hulk Hogan fiasco, plus Les’ call for a discursive examination of race relations in professional wrestling. Then, the guys look at the situation regarding Daniel Bryan in WWE, and whether they’ll ever clear him of his concussion injury. Les once again threatens to complete that feature article regarding secrecy in WWE over superstar injuries, and more. Then, Sealia Bloom returns to the show to look at the WWE Divas scene, review Divas reviews, Bruce Mitchell’s PW Torch article and more. Hugh offers his views for the week, plus power rankings. Then, we look back on the Wrestling Observer Newsletter from April 6th, 1987, recapping Dave Meltzer’s review of WrestleMania III. If you enjoy Sheet Sandwich please consider donating. You can find the link to our paypal donations page at the bottom of SheetSandwich.com. Every donation we receive will go 100% to improving the site and this show. Follow us on Twitter Les is @ProWrestling Hugh is @HughLittleSheet Sealia is @SealiaBloom

The mid-week version of Talking Sheet features a visit from Shake The Ropes co-host Rob McCarron, as the guys discuss Rob’s background, and the origin of Shake Them Ropes, plus a look at the WWE booking leading into next month’s SummerSlam from Brooklyn, NY, including whether or not WWE have already slotted Kevin Owens as a mid-card heal. Then they talk about the WWE Divas scene, and whether expectations are too high. We also cover the G1 Climax tournament for New Japan, including coverage from Voices of Wrestling, and Rob’s video recaps. Then, to top off the show, Hugh asks his Questions, including best mustache, mullet, manager and more.

Les and Hugh return to cover and epic week of wrestling news, including the WWE return of the Undertaker and Sting at SummerSlam, WWE taking aim at ROH with its NXT brand, including the surprise announcement that Justin Thunder Liger would be appearing at NXT Takeover in Brooklyn. We give a complete rundown of James Caldwell’s amazing PW Torch feature story in Vince McMahon’s management style at WWE and how it’s affecting the future of the promotion. Then, the guys welcome Sealia Bloom to the show to cover the Divas scene, including the recent angle on Monday Night Raw introducing Charlotte, Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch to the show. Hugh gives his views for the week, and then we review the Wrestling Observer Newsletter from March 23, 1986.

It’s the bizarre, unlucky 13 for Les and Hugh, as they welcome Karl Stern of the Dragonking Karl Classic Wrestling Audio Show on WrestlingObserver.com to the show. Karl braves tumultuous thunderstorms, power and phone outages to talk Sheet with the guys as we discuss covering history, hus July Marathon, classic newsletters of the past and more. Then, Les and Hugh talk the latest WWE Raw ratings coverage, PWInsider’s Mike Johnson leading readers astray with his Alberto el Patron coverage, Dolph Ziggler, and look at the strange tale of a Wrestling Observer subscriber from 1986 who appeared on Bryan Alvarez’s After Dark Radio in April to talk her demonic haunting.

Les & Hugh are back for the weekend edition of Talking Sheet discussing the week in pro wrestling news coverage. Kicking things off is a look at the big weekend for fans of wrestling newsletters, as Torch editor Wade Keller is honored at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, while Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez hold court at the annual F4W Convention in Las Vegas. Then, the guys breakdown the WWE executive departures, and what it might mean for the Network. We take a look at part two of the Wrestling Observer’s Dusty Rhodes obit, run down the shady WWE injury policy, as well as Lucha Underground’s future. Then, Hugh gives his Views for the week, Power Rankings and the Wrestling Observer Rear View segment recapping the 3/16/87 issue. Timestamps Keller HOF & F4W Convention: 0:00 – 9:58 Meltzer’s Dusty Bio part 2: 9:59 – 19:41 A Look at Les’s Life: 19:42 – 21:30 WWE Shake Up: 21:31 – 37:38 WWE Injuries: 37:39 – 50:32 NXT/ROH Weekend Battle: 50:33 – 54:28 Lucha Underground’s Future: 54:29 – 58:01 Listen List: 58:02 – 1:05:20 Hugh’s Views: 1:05:21 – 1:19:09 Power Rankings: 1:19:10 – 1:27:14 Rear View, Observer 3/16/87: 1:27:15 – 2:27:23

Les and Hugh get together for their new Mid-Week edition of Talking Sheet, examining the differences between Dave Meltzer and Wade Keller’s WWE Raw reviews from Monday night. Les discusses the hot water he found himself in due to his article on Dave Meltzer “Hatewatching” WWE, as well as remarks he made about UPROXX’s Danielle Matheson that were taken the wrong way. Then, the guys welcome Voices of Wrestling founder and podcast host Rich Kraetsch who joins the show to talk a little Sheet. Please to enjoy!

Les and Hugh discuss the summer doldrums, and look at WWE Raw Ratings Doom from various angles presented over the past week. We look at the coverage of the latest TNA turmoil, including a scathing article by PWTorch’s Bruce Mitchell, Bob Ryder’s increasingly unhinged Twitter wars. Hugh gives his Views for the week, including the most deserving Power Ranking #1 yet. Then the guys hop back in time for a rundown of the Wrestling Observer newsletter from March 9th, 1987. Episode Time Stamps: Intro & “Bullsheet” 0:00 – 4:57 RAW Ratings Coverage 4:58 – 18:14 Comparing Coverage of TNA News 18:15 – 31:44 Buyers vs Sellers Market 31:45 – 37:44 Bob Ryder’s Twitter Tantrums 37:45 – 44:39 Listen List 44:40 – 1:02:43 Hugh’s Views 1:02:44 – 1:08:49 Power Rankings 1:08:50 – 1:21:54 Les’s Twitter Rant 1:21:55 – 1:24:30 Rear View 1:24:31 – 2:05:55 Bone Machine’s Ode to Meltzer’s Ravishing Body The guy was totally beefed. He was a shirtbreaker and a lovemaker. Look… the guy was a straight up sleeve-busting flex master. Let it never be said that the man’s body didn’t convert various proteins into muscle mass. I’M TELLIN YA, THE GUY WAS CHEESED TO THE EDGE OF THE PLATTER! I’M TALKIN SOLID MUSCLE, DADDY!

Another jam-packed show for listeners this week, as Les and Hugh run down the week in wrestling insider news, wrestling podcasts and more. We talk about the lead story in the Observer regarding Jose Aldo – does he have fractured ribs or not? Is the fight on or off? Who knows?! Plus what’s happening in TNA, and has it happened yet?! The trials and tribulations of a weekly newsletter in an always revolving world of news… Bret Hart is interviewed by SI.com, and the wrestling press goes crazy – the cat is now out of the bag with regard to Daniel Bryan’s concussion injury. Plus, we look at all of the speculation of why Jeff Jarrett has returned to TNA, look back on Bryan Alvarez’s epic meltdown over the Kimbo Slice v. Ken Shamrock match, and Dave Meltzer’s analysis of bulging, straining muscles! Hugh Little offers his views of the week and shares his popular Power Rankings. All this PLUS the guys take their weekly trip back in time to look at the Wrestling Observer Newsletter from 1987. You can follow us on Twitter – Les Moore is @ProWrestling and Hugh Little is @HughLittleSheet and we’re looking forward to connecting with you. Also, be sure to check us out online at sheetsandwich.com for more coverage all week long. Time Stamps Bull Sheet 0:00 – 2:20 Future Plans of Sheet Sandwich 2:21 – 3:49 F4W Anniversary 3:50 – 7:29 Rough Week for Wrestling Observer 7:30 -20:34 Brett Hart coverage 20:35 – 28:51 Buddy Landel Obit 28:52 – 34:31 Karl Stern July Marathon 34:32 – 39:36 Alverez Rant & Meltzer Muscle Scrutiny 39:40 – 53:29 Listen List 53:30 – 1:11:33 Hugh’s Views 1:11:34 – 1:23:34 Power Rankings 1:23:35 – 1:37:15 Read View 1:37:16 – 2:17:58

Just over two hours of Sheet coverage, from the Observer’s Dusty Rhodes obituary to all of the career retrospects and remembrances of Rhodes over the past week of Podcasting, Les and Hugh share their views on it all. Then, they get into Hugh’s Views on what happened in wrestling news this week, cover the Power Rankings for the message boards and then jump back to 1987 for another look at Dave Meltzer’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter from February 23, 1987 in this jam-packed edition of Talking Sheet. Talking Sheet is the wrestling podcast where we go in-depth for analysis on all the coverage in popular insider wrestling newsletters like Wrestling Observer, Figure Four Weakly, Pro Wrestling Torch and more! Timestamps courtesy of Hugh Little! (@HughLittleSheet) Bull Sheet (Show intro) 0:00 – 4:45 Dynamite Kid 4:46 -10:14 Les’s Top Story – Meltzer’s Dusty Obit 10:15 – 31:22 Listen List (Podcasts) 31:23 – 43:39 PW Torch customer service win pt. 2 43:40 – 47:37 Hugh’s Views 47:38 – 55:54 Power Ranking 55:55 – 1:04:36 Know your Sheet 1:04:37 – 1:07:28 Hugh’s New Role 1:07:29 – 1:09:50 Rear View 1:09:51 – 2:13:58

In this gargantuan episode Les and Hugh look at all the coverage of Dusty Rhodes’ sad passing, celebrate the F4Wonline 10th Anniversary with some favorite memories and clips, dig up the “lost audio” of the cancelled Craig Contest and more. Hugh goes over his observations and Power Rankings, and then the guys hop back to 1987 to take a look at the Wrestling Observer from February 16th of that year. This episode will cut off abruptly at the end, but I promise you don’t miss anything. This will also be our last multi-hour show, as I think we’ll start breaking episodes up into twice weekly 1hr-ish episodes from here on out. Intro: 0:00 – 2:35 Dusty Rhodes: 2:36 – 47:37 Les’s Top Story: 47:38 – 57:50 F4W Anniversary: 57:51 – 1:19:09 F4W B+V+C “Lost Contest”: 1:19:10 – 1:26:12 Tough Enough: 1:26:13 – 1:30:59 Dragon King Karl’s July Marathon: 1:31:00 – 1:38:53 Meltzer’s MiTB Miss: 1:38:54 – 1:43:15 Hugh’s Views: 1:43:16 – 1:54:59 Board Power Rankings: 1:55:00 – 2:08:45 Know Your Sheet: 2:08:46 – 2:11:55 Rear View: 2-11:56 – 3:22:20

Jam-packed, double-length episode this week as Les and Hugh look back on coverage of the Wednesday Night Wars from this week and recap the Ben Miller situation from Wrestling Observer. Then, Hugh gives his report of his first week as a member at PW Torch and gives this week’s Power Rankings. Then the lead up to RestholdMania III continues as the guys take a Rear View look at the Wrestling Observer Newsletter from February 9th, 1987!

Les & Hugh discuss what a couple of weeks it has been… first we recap all the goings ons from the week Les was on assignment, recapping Todd Martin’s signing with PW Torch, as well as briefly review his new podcasts with Wade Keller, and first PW Torch newsletter column. Then the guys dig deep into the Destination America/TNA/ROH story and how the Sheet Wars erupted with all the various wrestling news journalists going toe-to-toe over the past couple of weeks. Finally, they celebrate a NEW feature image on Figure Four Weakly, lament Todd Martin still being listed as a contributor, and then jump back to February of 1987 for a look back at an Observer of yesteryear.

Les and Hugh are back with Hugh’s views on the F4Wonline forum, the BOARD~!, and then a look back on the Wrestling Observer Newsletter from January 19, 1987. Note: This episode was pre-recorded before I left for vacation earlier in the week, so none of the noteworthy events had taken place at the time of the episode’s recording. So enjoy this as a comoanion piece to this week’s Deep Insider and for the Observer ’87 Rear View. Hugh and I will be back in the middle of the week with a look at all that has transpired since I’ve been “on assignment.”

Les and Hugh discuss why the Figure Four newsletter needs to be renamed after an atrociously unworthy feature story this week, before comparing the Observer & Torch coverage of the mysterous Daniel Bryan injury. Hugh gives his take on how he sees things in his first full, officialy week as a paying subscriber to one of the sheets. And then the boys hop in their time machine for a Rear View look at the Wrestling Observer Newsletter from January 12, 1987. The boys also kick off their new quiz show, Know Your Sheet, the contest where one lucky winner can enter for their chance to WIN A PRIZE. The first prize will likely be the Daniel Bryan Blu-ray. Unfortunately in this episode we say it will be the Daniel Bryan book, but that’s not coming out until July—so it will be the Blue-ray.