It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast

Episode 93 - Winging It

In this episode, I discuss the July 4, 1916 match between Earl Caddock and William Demetral in Anita, Iowa.

Episode 92 - Shot for Working?

In this episode, I discuss the murder of a professional wrestler in the 1860s, who gamblers thought worked a match to bilk them out of gambling money.

Episode 91 - Exposes

In this episode, I discuss the limited damage exposes have done to the worked nature of professional wrestling.

Episode 90 - Managoff, Sr. & Jr.

In this episode, I discuss the first father-son professional wrestlers, Bob Managoff and Bobby Managoff, Jr.

Episode 89 - Strangler Wins

In this episode, I discuss finding the deciding contest between Ed "Strangler" Lewis and Joe Stecher. I also discuss why the myth about Joe Stecher's 1925-1928 World Title reign persist.

Episode 88 - Memorial Day

In this episode, I discuss why promoters liked to schedule big cards for holidays.

Episode 87 - Bronko Nagurski

In this episode, I discuss the professional wrestling career of NFL great Bronko Nagurski.

Episode 86 - R.I.P. Dan

In this episode, I discuss the recent passing of my co-host and cousin Dan Zimmerman. I discuss a mixed styles bout between Ray Steele and Kingfish Levinsky in St. Louis during November 1935.

Episode 85 - The Referee

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

Episode 84 - Closed Door Match and The Iron Claw

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