Podcast
It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast
Hosted by kenzimmermanjr · EN
Pro wrestling podcast dedicated to wrestling history between 1870 and 1928 although we do occassionally range into the 1930s.
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Episode 146 - The Last Rebel
4d ago01:00:50Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I go over recent MMA events, discuss Dan McLeod's arrest for bilking a Montreal barber, recommend a new wrestling based fiction series, and review Bruiser Brody: Wrestling's Last Rebel documentary.
Transcribe →Episode 145 - Lewis versus Londos
2w ago00:48:16Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I discuss Ed "Strangler" Lewis defending his world title against Jim Londos in St. Louis during 1924.
Transcribe →Episode 144 - Ring is Safer
3w ago00:37:02Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I discuss a part-time wrestler, full-time city constable Paul Kisselbach killed in the line of duty during September 1949. I also review the wrestling card from the Omni in Atlanta on April 22, 1984.
Transcribe →Episode 143 - Hack in St. Louis
4w ago00:45:15Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I disccuss the 1905 match in St. Louis between George (Georg) Hackenschmidt and George Baptiste. I also make an announcement about the show including a co-host returning in late July or early August.
Transcribe →Episode 142 - Muldoon vs. Matsuda
Jun 2900:37:19Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I discuss a match between William Muldoon and Sorakichi Matsuda that the wrestlers intended to generate interest in a world title match.
Transcribe →Episode 141 - Forbidden Door 2023
Jun 2200:39:03Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I discuss a 1918 World Title match between Earl Caddock and Wladek Zbyszko. I finish the episode with a review of Forbidden Door 2023.
Transcribe →Episode 140 - Money Talks
Jun 1500:48:31Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we discuss the fight for the estate of former professional wrestler, regular St. Louis wrestling referee, and St. Louis businessman George Baptiste.
Transcribe →Episode 139 - Irritating the Strangler
Jun 800:35:25Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we discuss an 1886 match between Evan "The Strangler" Lewis and British wrestling champion Tom Cannon.
Transcribe →Episode 138 - Memorial? I'm Not Dead Yet
Jun 101:00:01Tap to summarizeIn this St. Louis-centric episode, I discuss Jim Londos wrestling Dan Kolov (Koloff) on one of the early John Contos-Tom Packs cards in 1923. I also discuss WWF trying to capitalize on St. Louis history in 1986.
Transcribe →Episode 137 - Gust Karras
May 2500:42:15Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I discuss the early matches of longtime St. Joseph, Missouri wrestling promoter Gust Karras. I also review two of Karras' cards.
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