It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast

In this episode, I discuss Frank Gotch's early world title defenses in 1909. I also discuss a Detroit wrestling show from 1976.

In this episode, I discuss Dan McLeod winning the American Heavyweight Wrestling Championship in 1897.

In this episode, I discuss a September 1883 Greco-Roman wrestling match between World Champion William Muldoon and former American Champion Edwin Bibby.

In this episode, we discuss the career of Swedish wrestler John Berg, who wrestled in the United States as Charles Hackenschmidt. I also review an episode of Texas Championship Wrestling from Dallas in 1980.

In this episode, I look at some of the wild claims that fans, wrestlers and wrestling historians sometimes make about professional wrestling matches.

In this episode, I discuss Ad Santel's account of the second Gotch versus Hackenschmidt match to a San Francisco newspaper in 1916. I also discuss Triplemania 34.

In this episode, I discuss a 1893 match between Martin "Farmer" Burns and Jack King. I also catch up on the latest MMA and pro wrestling news.

In this episode, I discuss the development of professional wrestling in the United States from 1860s to 1940. I also review an early Portland wrestling card.

In this episode, Caleb and I discuss the second Gotch vs. Hackenschmidt match, a 1916 match between Ad Santel and Bob Managoff, Sr. as well as reviewing theWrestlemania I build up, main event, and aftermath.

In this episode, I discuss Evan "The Strangler" Lewis injuring Duncan C. Ross on purpose in an 1893 match. I also review a card from Chicago in April 1906.