It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast

In this episode, my cousin Dan and I review the April 28, 1986 edition of WWF's Prime Time Wrestling.

In this episode, I discuss what I learned researching the career of Sorakichi Matsuda, the first Japanese professional wrestler in the Untied States.

In this episode, I discuss the 1917 and 1920 World Title matches between Earl Caddock and Joe Stecher.

In this episode, we discuss an 1884 mixed styles match between J.H. McLaughlin and Duncan C. Ross.

In this episode, I discuss the career of unknown World Champion Jim Browning.

In this episode, I discuss professional wrestling matches conducted under Sumo Rules in the 1880s.

In this episode, my cousin Dan and I discuss the evolution of pro wrestling since the late 1970s and its influence on our fandom.

In this episode, we discuss the short but impactful career of the original Terrible Turk, Yusuf Ismail.

In this episode, we look at the career of pioneering 19th Century Japanese pro wrestler Sorakichi Matsada.

In this episode, I discuss the 1891 wrestling match between Joe Acton and future heavyweight boxing champion Bob Fitzsimmons.