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It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast

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

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40:48

Episode 130 - I'll Drop It to My Cousin

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2026/04/13

In this episode, I discuss the match between James E. Owens, who had a claim to the American Collar-and-Elbow Wrestling Championship, and his first cousin, the powerful John McMahon. I also review Championship Wrestling from Florida on May 16, 1984.

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43:34

Episode 129 - Fluke Title Changes

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2026/04/06

In this episode, I discuss short title reigns that made the champions look like fluke champions. I also review 2026 AAA Rey de Reyes Tournament card.

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43:05

Episode 128 - 2 Fakers and All Out 2021

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2026/03/30

In this episode, I discuss 19th Century professional wrestlers Andre Christol and Thiebaud Bauer plus review All Out 2021, AEW's highest selling pay-per-view to date.

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37:01

Episode 127 - Tragic Accident

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2026/03/23

In this episode, I discuss Charlie Olson accidentally killing a wrestler in the ring during January 1911. I also review a WWA All-Star Wrestling Show from Indianapolis on May 4, 1974.

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36:30

Episode 126 - Wasem vs. Carroll

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2026/03/16

In this episode, I discuss a contest between Oscar Wasem and Joe Caroll, who is better known as J.C. Marsh or Ollie Marsh, in 1907.

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37:42

Episode 125 - Boxer vs. Wrestler

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2026/03/09

In this episode, I discuss Tom Sharkey, a professional boxer and part-time wrestler, wrestling "Sailor" Tom Piening, a professional wrestler in February 1904. I also review The Smashing Machine starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as Mark Kerr.

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33:35

Episode 124 - Dufur and Ross

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2026/03/02

In this episode, I discuss a mixed styles bout betweeen Henry Moses Dufur and Duncan C. Ross. I catch up on WWE Raw and review a Championship Wrestling from Florida show in 1982.

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35:07

Episode 123 - Spot Show Town

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2026/02/23

In this episode, we discuss the history of professional wrestling in the city of Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

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29:31

Episode 122 - Memphis Heat

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2026/02/16

In this episode, I discuss the early career of Reggie Siki, the first nationally known African-American wrestler. I also review the documentary Memphis Heat.

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38:30

Episode 121 - Riley in the U.S.

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2026/02/09

In this episode, I discuss Billy Riley, founder of Wigan's Snake Pit, wrestling in the United States during 1922 and 1923. I look at Jack Claybourne's 1940 five month tour of Massachusetts. I also review WWE Unreal Season 2 on Netflix.

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39:41

Episode 120 - True Crime

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2026/02/02

In this episode, I look at two murders involving wrestlers or related to wrestling.

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42:45

Episode 119 - Harry Hill

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2026/01/30

In this episode, I discuss Harry Hill, New York sporting man and collar-and-elbow professional wrestler, who played a large role in professional wrestling and prizefighting in the 1860s and 1870s.

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39:05

Episode 118 - Jiu Jitsu vs. Wrestling

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2026/01/19

In this episode, I discuss a mixed styles contest between Marin Plestina and Taro Miyake in 1920.

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51:00

Episode 117 - The Champ is Here

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2026/01/12

In this episode, I discuss Stanislaus Zbyszko "winning" his first world title in May 1921. I also review a Southeastern Championship card from 1984.

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37:03

Episode 116 - Fake! But It's Not

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2026/01/05

In this episode, I discuss a two-match series between Yusuf Ismail and Ernest Roeber from New York City in March-April, 1898.

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37:47

Episode 115 - Gotch the Boxer

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2025/12/29

In this episode, I discuss Frank Goch's brief foray into professional boxing. I also compare two Los Angeles cards in 1925. Finally, I discuss the 2026 podcast schedule.

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52:52

Episode 114 - Santel in Japan

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2025/12/22

In this episode, I discuss Ad Santel's tour of Japan in 1921.

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37:39

Episode 113 - Catch in a Jacket

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2025/12/15

In this episode, I discuss an odd arrangement for a catch-as-catch-can wrestling match in 1881. I review one of Sam Muchnick's cards after the formation of the National Wrestling Alliance.

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51:40

Episode 112 - Shikat Not Stanislaus

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2025/12/08

In this episode, I talk about the conflating of two of the biggest double-crosses in professional wrestling. I also talk about a Jack Curley card from 1917.

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31:35

Episode 111 Homer Works Us

It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast ·

2025/12/01

In this episode, I discuss a collar-and-elbow match with Homer Lane in 1875. I also compare Tom Packs' and Sam Muchnick's St. Louis wrestling cards in April 1946.

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