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.
29episodes
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Episode 142 - Muldoon vs. Matsuda
6d ago00:37:19Tap 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
2w ago00:39:03Tap 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
3w ago00:48:31Tap 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
4w ago00:35:25Tap 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.
Transcribe →Episode 136 - Zbyszko vs. Olson
May 1800:44:41Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I discuss the May 28, 1910 in St. Louis, Missouri between Stanislaus Zbyszko and Charley Olson. I also review the Netflix documentary on Hulk Hogan.
Transcribe →Episode 135 - Scufflers, Shooters, and Workers
May 1100:40:30Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I discussed the lessons I learned writing Scufflers, Shooters, and Workers: Pioneer Wrestlers of the 19th Century, Vol. 1. I also discuss Sam Muchnick establishing Ted DiBiase as a main event wrestler from 1978 to 1980.
Transcribe →Episode 134 - Gotch Working?
May 400:33:35Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I discuss a March 1901 match between Frank Gotch and Oscar Wasem in Burlington, Iowa. I also review a World Class Championship Wrestling show from May 1983.
Transcribe →Episode 133 - Gone But Not Forgotten
Apr 2700:38:41Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we discuss a horrible contest between Clarence Whistler and Duncan C. Ross in November 1881. I also review a WWF card from November 1986 in St. Louis that my cousin Dan and I attended.
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