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 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
In this episode, we discuss Ed "Strangler" Lewis' Last Two Legitimate Contests.
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Monday Nov 28, 2022
In this episode, I discuss the early career of the first recognized Women's World Wrestling Champion, Cora Livingston.
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
In this episode, we discuss a dangerous decision Tom Jenkins made on Christmas Night 1902.
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 10, 2022
Monday Oct 10, 2022
In this episode, we discuss when an author has a duty to correct a previous publication.
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 12, 2022
Monday Sep 12, 2022
In this episode, we discuss Frank Gotch's toughest opponent, Tom Jenkins.
Monday Aug 22, 2022
Monday Aug 22, 2022
In this episode, I discuss the development of the professional wrestling promotional system in the late 1910s and 1920s.
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Monday Aug 08, 2022
In this episode, I welcome my new co-host, Caleb Zimmerman. We discuss the first masked wrestler in the United States, the Masked Marvel. We also discuss Harley Race vs. David Von Erich from St. Louis' Wrestling at the Chase in 1979.
Monday Jul 25, 2022
Monday Jul 25, 2022
In this episode, we discuss two worked title matches between Frank Gotch and Fred Beell in 1906.