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:

September 29, 2025 Episode 102 - We're Supposed to be Working!
In this episode, I discuss an out-of-control exhibition between Clarence Whistler and Andre Christol in 1882
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32min
September 22, 2025 Episode 101 - That Pesky Kayfabe
In this episode, I discuss three cases that led to police arresting wrestlers.
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44min
September 15, 2025 Episode 100 - Jim Londos and St. Louis
In this episode, I discuss Jim Londos importance to the St. Louis promotion as well as St. Louis' importance to the development of Jim Londos.
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1h 27min
September 01, 2025 Episode 99 - Verne Was a Mark for Verne
In this episode, I review The Wrestler (1974) and discuss the 1891 wrestling match between former American Heavyweight Wrestling Champion Joe Acton and future World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Bob Fitzsimmons.
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33min
August 25, 2025 Episode 98 - Watch the Promoter
In this episode, we discuss a potential double-cross in 1916.
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49min
August 18, 2025 Episode 97 - Earliest Working Group?
In this episode, I discuss a possible circuit of working collar-and-elbow wrestlers in the 1860s and 1870s.
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45min
August 04, 2025 Episode 96 - Wladek, 1913 to 1915
In this episode, I will be discussing the other Zbyszko, Wladek Zbyszko, and his early days in America between 1913 and 1915.
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58min
July 28, 2025 Episode 95 - The Hulkster
In this episode, I discuss the recent passing of Hulk Hogan. I also name who I think the most comparable historical wrestler is to Hogan.
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37min
July 21, 2025 Episode 94 - Rubbing His Face In It
In this episode, I discuss Yusuf Ismail versus Tom Jenkins. I also discuss the first St. Louis card I attended with my sister Vicky.
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46min
July 07, 2025 Episode 93 - Winging It
In this episode, I discuss the July 4, 1916 match between Earl Caddock and William Demetral in Anita, Iowa.
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36min

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.