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 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

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

In this episode, we discuss Stanislaus Zbyszko's campaign for Frank Gotch's World Title.

Episode 36 - 350 Days

Monday Oct 30, 2023

Monday Oct 30, 2023

In this bonus episode, we discuss the documentary 350 Days about pro wrestling in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.

Episode 35 - A Long Match

Monday Oct 23, 2023

Monday Oct 23, 2023

In this episode, we look at a match from 1878. It was a challenge keeping my co-hosts focused this week.

Episode 34: Ed Lewis in 1913

Monday Oct 09, 2023

Monday Oct 09, 2023

In this episode, we look at Ed "Strangler" Lewis' wrestling schedule in the first six months of 1913.

Monday Sep 25, 2023

In this episode, I discuss Ed "Strangler" Lewis taking revenge on Man Mountain Dean in St. Louis during December 1935.

Monday Sep 11, 2023

In this episode, we discuss Evan "Strangler" Lewis' wrestling schedule in 1886.

Monday Sep 04, 2023

In this episode, we discuss Dick Shikat double-crossing Danno O'Mahony in 1936. Plus we have a very special guest in studio.

Monday Aug 28, 2023

Yes, we are releasing an episode out of order. With three recent high profile deaths in pro wrestling, we wanted to release a bonus episode now to talk about them. We also inadvertantly insult a few people and have an interesting conversation about "cougars."

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