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 May 13, 2024

In this episode, I talk about the 1924 match between Jim Browning and Taro Miyake.

Monday May 06, 2024

Technical difficulties led to this podcast being more of a compilation. We discuss an odd decision by the New York State Althletic Commission in 1921.

Thursday Apr 11, 2024

In this episode, I discuss the backstage video from AEW at Wembley, talk about pro wrestling before the modern promotion system, and review Wrestlemania XL Day 2.

Monday Apr 08, 2024

In this episode, I discuss the possible reasons for the falling out between Tex Rickard and Jack Curley. I also review the first night of Wrestlemania XL.

Episode 51 - Marin Plestina

Monday Apr 01, 2024

Monday Apr 01, 2024

In this episode, we discuss the threat that Marin Plestina posed to the wrestling trust between 1917 and 1921.

Monday Mar 25, 2024

In this episode, we discuss how World War I affected American professional wrestling. We also reveal who said, "Repetition is the key when dealing with goofs."

Monday Mar 11, 2024

In this solo episode, I look at John "The Nebraska Tiger Man" Pesek settling two promotional wars in the 1920s.

Monday Mar 04, 2024

In this episode, we discuss the origins of professional wrestling stories and legends around events through history.

Monday Feb 26, 2024

In this episode, we discuss the careers of Jim Londos and Primo Carnera leading into a review of their 1950 wrestling match.

Monday Feb 12, 2024

In this episode, we discuss William Muldoon vs. Clarence Whistler as we try to be more positive this week.

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