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. 2D AGO

    Episode 120 - True Crime

    In this episode, I look at two murders involving wrestlers or related to wrestling.

    40 min

  2. 6D AGO

    Episode 119 - Harry Hill

    In this episode, I discuss Harry Hill, New York sporting man and collar-and-elbow professional wrestler, who played a large role in professional wrestling and prizefighting in the 1860s and 1870s.

    43 min

  3. JAN 19

    Episode 118 - Jiu Jitsu vs. Wrestling

    In this episode, I discuss a mixed styles contest between Marin Plestina and Taro Miyake in 1920.

    39 min

  4. JAN 12

    Episode 117 - The Champ is Here

    In this episode, I discuss Stanislaus Zbyszko "winning" his first world title in May 1921. I also review a Southeastern Championship card from 1984.

    51 min

  5. JAN 5

    Episode 116 - Fake! But It's Not

    In this episode, I discuss a two-match series between Yusuf Ismail and Ernest Roeber from New York City in March-April, 1898.

    37 min

  6. 12/29/2025

    Episode 115 - Gotch the Boxer

    In this episode, I discuss Frank Goch's brief foray into professional boxing. I also compare two Los Angeles cards in 1925. Finally, I discuss the 2026 podcast schedule.

    38 min

  7. 12/22/2025

    Episode 114 - Santel in Japan

    In this episode, I discuss Ad Santel's tour of Japan in 1921.

    53 min

  8. 12/15/2025

    Episode 113 - Catch in a Jacket

    In this episode, I discuss an odd arrangement for a catch-as-catch-can wrestling match in 1881. I review one of Sam Muchnick's cards after the formation of the National Wrestling Alliance.

    38 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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