It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast

Episode 80 - Exposing the Business

In this episode, I discuss how the Divided Championship Era began to expose the worked nature of professional wrestling.

Episode 79 - Flying Muldoon Style

In this episode, I discuss William Muldoon wrestling a contest that wasn't much of a contest and demonstrating his system of physical training.

Episode 78 - Hall of Fame

In this episode, Dan and I discuss two notable omissions from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame.

Episode 77 - Don't Call Me Barney!

In this episode, we discuss Bernarr MacFadden's professional wrestling career in St. Louis, Missouri.

Episode 76 - Solving the Masked Marvel

In this episode, I discuss Ed "Strangler" Lewis defeating the Masked Marvel during the 1915 New York International Wrestling Tournament.

Episode 75 - Fabulous Munn Brothers

In this episode, we discuss former World Champion Wayne "Big" Munn and his lesser known brother, Glen Munn.

Episode 74 - Reginald Siki

In this episode, we discuss one of the first nationally known African American wrestlers, Reginald Siki.

Episode 73 - An Epic Rivalry

In this episode, I discuss the first of three matches in 1926 between World Champion Joe Stecher and John "The Nebraska Tigerman" Pesek. I also discuss the two big wrestling companies debuting on Netflix and Max.

Episode 72 - Miyake vs. Santel

In this episode, I discuss the mixed styles match between Taro Miyake versus Ad Santel in October 1916.

Episode 71 - Why So Long?

In this episode, I discuss why the Divided Championship Era lasted for three years from 1925 to 1928. I also review the original Survivor Series 1987.