55 episodes
It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast kenzimmermanjr
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5.0 • 4 Ratings
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Podcast about professional wrestling history from 1870 to 1920.
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Episode 53 - Backers vs. Promoters
In this episode, I discuss the backstage video from AEW at Wembley, talk about pro wrestling before the modern promotion system, and review Wrestlemania XL Day 2.
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Episode 52 - Rickard vs. Curley
In this episode, I discuss the possible reasons for the falling out between Tex Rickard and Jack Curley. I also review the first night of Wrestlemania XL.
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Episode 51 - Marin Plestina
In this episode, we discuss the threat that Marin Plestina posed to the wrestling trust between 1917 and 1921.
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Episode 50 - Wrestling and World War I
In this episode, we discuss how World War I affected American professional wrestling. We also reveal who said, "Repetition is the key when dealing with goofs."
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Episode 49 - Pesek vs. Plestina
In this solo episode, I look at John "The Nebraska Tiger Man" Pesek settling two promotional wars in the 1920s.
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Episode 48 - Legendary Stories
In this episode, we discuss the origins of professional wrestling stories and legends around events through history.
Customer Reviews
Fascinating look at the history of wrestling
This is a great podcast looking back into the history of professional wrestling. It seems like it always had its share of scripted or worked matches but a lot of legitimate contests as well. Mr. Zimmerman does an excellent job of discussing the “real” matches and grapplers as well as the “faked” ones which sometimes turned real. I highly recommend it for anyone with an interest in the history of grappling. He also does brief reviews of matches from the 80s and comments on some current happenings in the world of professional wrestling.