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
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
In this episode, I discuss the recently discovered film of the 1908 match between George Hackenschmidt and Joe Rogers.
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
In this episode, we discuss Martin "Farmer" Burns training James J. Jeffries for his bout with Jack Johnson on July 4, 1910.
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
In this episode, I discuss the beginnings of the regular St. Louis wrestling promotion in 1921. I also discuss the Mr. McMahon documentary on Netflix.
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Monday Sep 30, 2024
In this episode, Dan and I talk about a number of the news stories surrounding AEW and WWE.
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Monday Sep 23, 2024
In this episode, I discuss the professional wrestling and refereeing career of St. Louis' first professional wrestler, George Baptiste.
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Monday Sep 09, 2024
In this episode, we discuss 1925-1928, when both Ed "Strangler" Lewis and Joe Stecher claimed the World Heavyweight Wrestling Championship.
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Monday Aug 26, 2024
In this episode, we look at Taro Miyake's challenge matches in England and review one of the few double-crosses after the formation of the National Wrestling Alliance.
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Monday Aug 12, 2024
In this episode, we discuss the controversial 1887 match between Evan "Strangler" Lewis and English catch wrestler Tom Connors.
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
In this episode, I discuss the development of the St. Louis wrestling promotion under Tom Packs and Sam Muchnick.
Monday Jul 08, 2024
Monday Jul 08, 2024
In this episode, we discuss how Hubert and Charley Pesek affected the career of John "The Nebraska Tigerman" Pesek.