It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast

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Pro wrestling podcast dedicated to wrestling history between 1870 and 1928 although we do occassionally range into the 1930s.

  1. 3 days ago

    Episode 141 - Forbidden Door 2023

    In this episode, I discuss a 1918 World Title match between Earl Caddock and Wladek Zbyszko. I finish the episode with a review of Forbidden Door 2023.

    39 min

  2. 15 Jun

    Episode 140 - Money Talks

    In this episode, we discuss the fight for the estate of former professional wrestler, regular St. Louis wrestling referee, and St. Louis businessman George Baptiste.

    49 min

  3. 8 Jun

    Episode 139 - Irritating the Strangler

    In this episode, we discuss an 1886 match between Evan "The Strangler" Lewis and British wrestling champion Tom Cannon.

    35 min

  4. 1 Jun

    Episode 138 - Memorial? I'm Not Dead Yet

    In this St. Louis-centric episode, I discuss Jim Londos wrestling Dan Kolov (Koloff) on one of the early John Contos-Tom Packs cards in 1923. I also discuss WWF trying to capitalize on St. Louis history in 1986.

    1 hr

  5. 25 May

    Episode 137 - Gust Karras

    In this episode, I discuss the early matches of longtime St. Joseph, Missouri wrestling promoter Gust Karras. I also review two of Karras' cards.

    42 min

  6. 18 May

    Episode 136 - Zbyszko vs. Olson

    In this episode, I discuss the May 28, 1910 in St. Louis, Missouri between Stanislaus Zbyszko and Charley Olson. I also review the Netflix documentary on Hulk Hogan.

    45 min

  7. 11 May

    Episode 135 - Scufflers, Shooters, and Workers

    In this episode, I discussed the lessons I learned writing Scufflers, Shooters, and Workers: Pioneer Wrestlers of the 19th Century, Vol. 1. I also discuss Sam Muchnick establishing Ted DiBiase as a main event wrestler from 1978 to 1980.

    41 min

  8. 4 May

    Episode 134 - Gotch Working?

    In this episode, I discuss a March 1901 match between Frank Gotch and Oscar Wasem in Burlington, Iowa. I also review a World Class Championship Wrestling show from May 1983.

    34 min
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Pro wrestling podcast dedicated to wrestling history between 1870 and 1928 although we do occassionally range into the 1930s.

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