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
Jan 30, 2023
Jan 30, 2023
25 min
In this episode, I discuss the 1923 shoot contest between John "The Tigerman" Pesek and Nat "Panther" Pendleton.
Jan 9, 2023
Jan 9, 2023
33 min
In this episode, I discuss what I learned during my combat sports book projects.
Dec 26, 2022
Dec 26, 2022
23 min
In this episode, I read an account of Edwin Bibby vs. Duncan C. Ross from Shooting or Working: The Story of the American Heavyweight Wrestling Championship.
Dec 12, 2022
Dec 12, 2022
1 hr 7 min
In this episode, we discuss Ed "Strangler" Lewis' Last Two Legitimate Contests.
Nov 28, 2022
Nov 28, 2022
34 min
In this episode, I discuss the early career of the first recognized Women's World Wrestling Champion, Cora Livingston.
Nov 14, 2022
Nov 14, 2022
50 min
In this episode, we discuss a dangerous decision Tom Jenkins made on Christmas Night 1902.
Oct 24, 2022
Oct 10, 2022
Oct 10, 2022
44 min
In this episode, we discuss when an author has a duty to correct a previous publication.
Sep 26, 2022
Sep 12, 2022
Sep 12, 2022
1 hr 22 min
In this episode, we discuss Frank Gotch's toughest opponent, Tom Jenkins.