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:

December 30, 2024 Episode 72 - Miyake vs. Santel
In this episode, I discuss the mixed styles match between Taro Miyake versus Ad Santel in October 1916.
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40min
December 02, 2024 Episode 71 - Why So Long?
In this episode, I discuss why the Divided Championship Era lasted for three years from 1925 to 1928. I also review the original Survivor Series 1987.
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33min
November 11, 2024 Episode 70 - Lost Film
In this episode, I discuss the recently discovered film of the 1908 match between George Hackenschmidt and Joe Rogers.
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47min
October 31, 2024 Episode 69 - Happy Halloween
In this episode, we discuss Martin "Farmer" Burns training James J. Jeffries for his bout with Jack Johnson on July 4, 1910.
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1h 7min
October 14, 2024 Episode 68 - Start a Promotion
In this episode, I discuss the beginnings of the regular St. Louis wrestling promotion in 1921. I also discuss the Mr. McMahon documentary on Netflix.
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39min
September 30, 2024 Episode 67 - In the News
In this episode, Dan and I talk about a number of the news stories surrounding AEW and WWE.
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51min
September 23, 2024 Episode 64 - St. Louis' First Pro Wrestler
In this episode, I discuss the professional wrestling and refereeing career of St. Louis' first professional wrestler, George Baptiste.
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44min
September 09, 2024 Episode 63 - Divided Championship
In this episode, we discuss 1925-1928, when both Ed "Strangler" Lewis and Joe Stecher claimed the World Heavyweight Wrestling Championship.
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1h 7min
August 26, 2024 Episode 62 - Taro Miyake/Rikidozan vs. Kimura
In this episode, we look at Taro Miyake's challenge matches in England and review one of the few double-crosses after the formation of the National Wrestling Alliance.
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55min
August 12, 2024 Episode 61 - Evan Lewis vs. Tom Conners
In this episode, we discuss the controversial 1887 match between Evan "Strangler" Lewis and English catch wrestler Tom Connors.
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55min

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.