It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast

By kenzimmermanjr

Pro wrestling podcast dedicated to wrestling history between 1870 and 1928 although we do occassionally range into the 1930s.... more

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How many episodes does It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 152 episodes available.

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast episodes:

April 24, 2023 Episode 22 - Bonus Episode
In this episode, my cousin Dan and I discuss the evolution of pro wrestling since the late 1970s and its influence on our fandom.
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1h 11min
April 10, 2023 Episode 21 - Yusuf Ismail
In this episode, we discuss the short but impactful career of the original Terrible Turk, Yusuf Ismail.
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30min
March 13, 2023 Episode 20 - Sorakichi Matsada
In this episode, we look at the career of pioneering 19th Century Japanese pro wrestler Sorakichi Matsada.
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26min
February 13, 2023 Episode 19 - Acton vs. Fitz
In this episode, I discuss the 1891 wrestling match between Joe Acton and future heavyweight boxing champion Bob Fitzsimmons.
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28min
January 30, 2023 Episode 18 - Pesek vs Pendeleon
In this episode, I discuss the 1923 shoot contest between John "The Tigerman" Pesek and Nat "Panther" Pendleton.
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26min
January 09, 2023 Episode 17 - Author Lessons
In this episode, I discuss what I learned during my combat sports book projects.
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34min
December 26, 2022 Episode 16 - Bibby vs Ross
In this episode, I read an account of Edwin Bibby vs. Duncan C. Ross from Shooting or Working: The Story of the American Heavyweight Wrestling Championship.
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23min
December 12, 2022 Episode 15 - Ed ”Strangler” Lewis’ Last Contests
In this episode, we discuss Ed "Strangler" Lewis' Last Two Legitimate Contests.
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1h 8min
November 28, 2022 Episode 14- Cora Livingston
In this episode, I discuss the early career of the first recognized Women's World Wrestling Champion, Cora Livingston.
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35min
November 14, 2022 Episode 13 - Dangerous Match
In this episode, we discuss a dangerous decision Tom Jenkins made on Christmas Night 1902.
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51min

FAQs about It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast:

How many episodes does It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 152 episodes available.