It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast

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

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Episodes

4 days ago

In this episode, I discuss a controversial referee's decision in the 1905 match between Fred Beell and Gus "Americus" Schoenlein.

Monday Apr 07, 2025

In this episode, I review a closed door match between Tom Jenkins and Fred Beell. I also review The Iron Claw (2023).

Monday Mar 31, 2025

In this episode, I will be talking about an Illinois select committee’s investigation into professional boxing and wrestling in Chicago, Illinois. In part two, we discuss the revelations that made Sandow and Lewis look bad.

Monday Mar 24, 2025

In this episode, I will be talking about an Illinois select committee’s investigation into professional boxing and wrestling in Chicago, Illinois. In part one, we discuss the revelations that made Joe Stecher look bad.

Episode 81- Liquid Courage

Monday Mar 17, 2025

Monday Mar 17, 2025

In this episode, I will be talking a wrestler who need “liquid courage” to climb in the ring with Evan “The Strangler” Lewis.

Monday Mar 10, 2025

In this episode, I discuss how the Divided Championship Era began to expose the worked nature of professional wrestling.

Monday Mar 03, 2025

In this episode, I discuss William Muldoon wrestling a contest that wasn't much of a contest and demonstrating his system of physical training.

Episode 78 - Hall of Fame

Monday Feb 24, 2025

Monday Feb 24, 2025

In this episode, Dan and I discuss two notable omissions from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame.

Monday Feb 17, 2025

In this episode, we discuss Bernarr MacFadden's professional wrestling career in St. Louis, Missouri.

Monday Feb 10, 2025

In this episode, I discuss Ed "Strangler" Lewis defeating the Masked Marvel during the 1915 New York International Wrestling Tournament.

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