It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast

Episode 104 - Studyin' and Learnin'

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

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.

Episode 102 - We're Supposed to be Working!

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

Episode 101 - That Pesky Kayfabe

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

Episode 100 - Jim Londos and St. Louis

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.

Episode 99 - Verne Was a Mark for Verne

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.

Episode 98 - Watch the Promoter

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

Episode 97 - Earliest Working Group?

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

Episode 96 - Wladek, 1913 to 1915

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

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.