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 Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
In this episode, I discuss the first five years of Ed "Strangler" Lewis' career.
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
In this episode, we discuss the boxer vs. wrestler bout between "Battling" Levinsky vs. Ray Steele.
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
In this episode, we discuss how gambling schemes fed into professional wrestling's unsavory reputation.
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
In this episode, we discuss a new discover about Ed "Strangler" Lewis, why Mort Henderson was picked to be the Masked Marvel, and a look at Jerry Lawler vs. "Dirty" Dutch Mantel.
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
In this episode, we discuss a Christmas Night wrestling fiasco in 1911.
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
In this episode, we discuss how and when Billy Sandow and Ed "Strangler" Lewis really met.
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Monday Dec 11, 2023
In this episode, we discuss the famous double-cross of "Big" Wayne Munn and the Gold Dust Trio by Stanislaus Zbyszko.
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
In this episode, we discuss news, the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame, Joe Stecher in the 1910s, and review a match from Mid-Atlantic in 1983.
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
In this episode, we discuss Stanislaus Zbyszko's last match of his first tour of America. We finish with his return to the United States in 1920.
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
In this episode, we discuss Stanislaus Zbyszko's campaign for Frank Gotch's World Title.