It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast

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.

In this episode, I discuss John "The Nebraska Tigerman" Pesek's tour of Australia in 1929. I also review AEW All In 2023 from Wembley Stadium.

In this encore episode, we discuss Stanislaus Zbyszko finally winning the world title in 1921. I also review a Fred Kohler Chicago card from 1936. I start the podcast with a show announcement.