HeyJaredIt Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast
Podcast about professional wrestling history from 1870 to 1920.
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- 9
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- Sep 7, 2026
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- Jul 6, 2026
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Episode 150 - Santel vs. Managoff, Sr. (opens the original)
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In this episode, Caleb and I discuss the second Gotch vs. Hackenschmidt match, a 1916 match between Ad Santel and Bob Managoff, Sr. as well as reviewing theWrestlemania I build up, main event, and aftermath.
Episode 149 - Lewis Maims Ross (opens the original)
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In this episode, I discuss Evan "The Strangler" Lewis injuring Duncan C. Ross on purpose in an 1893 match. I also review a card from Chicago in April 1906.
Episode 148 - Pesek in Australia (opens the original)
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In this episode, I discuss John "The Nebraska Tigerman" Pesek's tour of Australia in 1929. I also review AEW All In 2023 from Wembley Stadium.
Episode 132 - Stan Zbyszko Wins (Encore) (opens the original)
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In this encore episode, we discuss Stanislaus Zbyszko finally winning the world title in 1921. I also review a Fred Kohler Chicago card from 1936. I start the podcast with a show announcement.
Episode 147 - Summer Slam 1997 (opens the original)
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In this episode, I discuss American Heavyweight Wrestling Champion Dan McLeod wrestling George Baptiste in St. Paul, Minnesota during 1899. I end the show with a review of Summer Slam 1997.
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