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 Oct 13, 2025

In this episode, I discuss misconceptions that I had going into writing projects. I also discuss discoveries and things that shocked me.

Episode 103 - Santel Slams

Monday Oct 06, 2025

Monday Oct 06, 2025

In this episode, I discuss one of the greatest "hookers" of all time, Ad Santel. I also discuss how Clash of Champions 9 demonstrated all the warts of WCW in 1989.

Monday Sep 29, 2025

In this episode, I discuss an out-of-control exhibition between Clarence Whistler and Andre Christol in 1882

Monday Sep 22, 2025

In this episode, I discuss three cases that led to police arresting wrestlers.

Monday Sep 15, 2025

In this episode, I discuss Jim Londos importance to the St. Louis promotion as well as St. Louis' importance to the development of Jim Londos.

Monday Sep 01, 2025

In this episode, I review The Wrestler (1974) and discuss the 1891 wrestling match between former American Heavyweight Wrestling Champion Joe Acton and future World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Bob Fitzsimmons.

Monday Aug 25, 2025

In this episode, we discuss a potential double-cross in 1916.

Monday Aug 18, 2025

In this episode, I discuss a possible circuit of working collar-and-elbow wrestlers in the 1860s and 1870s.

Monday Aug 04, 2025

In this episode, I will be discussing the other Zbyszko, Wladek Zbyszko, and his early days in America between 1913 and 1915.

Episode 95 - The Hulkster

Monday Jul 28, 2025

Monday Jul 28, 2025

In this episode, I discuss the recent passing of Hulk Hogan. I also name who I think the most comparable historical wrestler is to Hogan.

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