Podcast about professional wrestling history from 1870 to 1920.
Episode 55 - Browning Squeezes Miyake
In this episode, I talk about the 1924 match between Jim Browning and Taro Miyake.
lun. 13 mai 2024
36 : 54 min
Episode 54 - The Frankenstein Episode
Technical difficulties led to this podcast being more of a compilation. We discuss an odd decision by the New York State Althletic Commission in 1921.
lun. 6 mai 2024
30 : 33 min
Episode 53 - Backers vs. Promoters
In this episode, I discuss the backstage video from AEW at Wembley, talk about pro wrestling before the modern promotion system, and review Wrestlemania XL Day 2.
jeu. 11 avr. 2024
58 : 17 min
Episode 52 - Rickard vs. Curley
In this episode, I discuss the possible reasons for the falling out between Tex Rickard and Jack Curley. I also review the first night of Wrestlemania XL.
lun. 8 avr. 2024
51 : 28 min
Episode 51 - Marin Plestina
In this episode, we discuss the threat that Marin Plestina posed to the wrestling trust between 1917 and 1921.
lun. 1 avr. 2024
41 : 30 min
Episode 50 - Wrestling and World War I
In this episode, we discuss how World War I affected American professional wrestling. We also reveal who said, "Repetition is the key when dealing with goofs."
lun. 25 mars 2024
44 : 06 min
Episode 49 - Pesek vs. Plestina
In this solo episode, I look at John "The Nebraska Tiger Man" Pesek settling two promotional wars in the 1920s.
lun. 11 mars 2024
32 : 12 min
Episode 48 - Legendary Stories
In this episode, we discuss the origins of professional wrestling stories and legends around events through history.
lun. 4 mars 2024
59 : 24 min
Episode 47 - Londos vs. Carnera
In this episode, we discuss the careers of Jim Londos and Primo Carnera leading into a review of their 1950 wrestling match.
lun. 26 févr. 2024
46 : 11 min
Episode 46 - Muldoon vs. Whistler
In this episode, we discuss William Muldoon vs. Clarence Whistler as we try to be more positive this week.
lun. 12 févr. 2024
67 : 43 min
Episode 45 - It's a Dirty Business
In this episode, we discuss the Vince McMahon scandal, the dirty deeds of promoters in the past, and review the 2024 Royal Rumble. We end this long episode talking about wrestling on TV in St. Louis during the 1980s.
lun. 5 févr. 2024
135 : 43 min
Episode 44 - Young Ed Lewis
In this episode, I discuss the first five years of Ed "Strangler" Lewis' career.
lun. 29 janv. 2024
39 : 15 min
Episode 43 - Mixed Bout
In this episode, we discuss the boxer vs. wrestler bout between "Battling" Levinsky vs. Ray Steele.
lun. 22 janv. 2024
77 : 18 min
Episode 42 - Gambling Schemes
In this episode, we discuss how gambling schemes fed into professional wrestling's unsavory reputation.
lun. 8 janv. 2024
73 : 16 min
Episode 41 - Why Mort Henderson?
In this episode, we discuss a new discover about Ed "Strangler" Lewis, why Mort Henderson was picked to be the Masked Marvel, and a look at Jerry Lawler vs. "Dirty" Dutch Mantel.
lun. 1 janv. 2024
93 : 12 min
Episode 40 - Happy, Happy Christmas
In this episode, we discuss a Christmas Night wrestling fiasco in 1911.
lun. 25 déc. 2023
64 : 28 min
Episode 39.5 - Sandow and Lewis
In this episode, we discuss how and when Billy Sandow and Ed "Strangler" Lewis really met.
lun. 18 déc. 2023
67 : 29 min
Episode 39 - Zbyszko’s Double-Cross
In this episode, we discuss the famous double-cross of "Big" Wayne Munn and the Gold Dust Trio by Stanislaus Zbyszko.
lun. 11 déc. 2023
77 : 05 min
Episode 38.5 - Joe Stecher in 1910s
In this episode, we discuss news, the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame, Joe Stecher in the 1910s, and review a match from Mid-Atlantic in 1983.
lun. 4 déc. 2023
81 : 09 min
Episode 38 - Zbyszko vs. Aberg
In this episode, we discuss Stanislaus Zbyszko's last match of his first tour of America. We finish with his return to the United States in 1920.
lun. 27 nov. 2023
69 : 45 min
Episode 37 - Gotch vs. Zbyszko
In this episode, we discuss Stanislaus Zbyszko's campaign for Frank Gotch's World Title.
lun. 13 nov. 2023
72 : 39 min
Episode 36 - 350 Days
In this bonus episode, we discuss the documentary 350 Days about pro wrestling in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.
lun. 30 oct. 2023
60 : 42 min
Episode 35 - A Long Match
In this episode, we look at a match from 1878. It was a challenge keeping my co-hosts focused this week.
lun. 23 oct. 2023
67 : 34 min
Episode 34: Ed Lewis in 1913
In this episode, we look at Ed "Strangler" Lewis' wrestling schedule in the first six months of 1913.
lun. 9 oct. 2023
67 : 10 min
Episode 32 - Lewis Beats Up Dean
In this episode, I discuss Ed "Strangler" Lewis taking revenge on Man Mountain Dean in St. Louis during December 1935.
lun. 25 sept. 2023
73 : 03 min
Episode 31 - Evan Lewis’ Schedule
In this episode, we discuss Evan "Strangler" Lewis' wrestling schedule in 1886.
lun. 11 sept. 2023
65 : 40 min
Episode 30 - Shikat vs. O’Mahony
In this episode, we discuss Dick Shikat double-crossing Danno O'Mahony in 1936. Plus we have a very special guest in studio.
lun. 4 sept. 2023
35 : 27 min
Episode 33 - Bonus Episode on Recent Deaths
Yes, we are releasing an episode out of order. With three recent high profile deaths in pro wrestling, we wanted to release a bonus episode now to talk about them. We also inadvertantly insult a few people and have an interesting conversation about "cougars."
lun. 28 août 2023
82 : 54 min
Episode 29 - Early Jim Londos
In this episode, we discuss Jim Londos early career in St. Louis. We also review Jim Londos vs. Dick Shikat from 1930 plus a bonus review.
lun. 14 août 2023
55 : 34 min
Episode 28 - Prime Time Wrestling
In this episode, my cousin Dan and I review the April 28, 1986 edition of WWF's Prime Time Wrestling.
lun. 24 juil. 2023
46 : 02 min
Episode 27 - Matsuda Project
In this episode, I discuss what I learned researching the career of Sorakichi Matsuda, the first Japanese professional wrestler in the Untied States.
lun. 10 juil. 2023
28 : 36 min
Episode 26 - Stecher vs. Caddock
In this episode, I discuss the 1917 and 1920 World Title matches between Earl Caddock and Joe Stecher.
lun. 26 juin 2023
30 : 51 min
Episode 25 - McLaughlin vs. Ross (Corrected)
In this episode, we discuss an 1884 mixed styles match between J.H. McLaughlin and Duncan C. Ross.
lun. 12 juin 2023
34 : 48 min
Episode 24 - Jim Browning
In this episode, I discuss the career of unknown World Champion Jim Browning.
lun. 22 mai 2023
21 : 55 min
Episode 23 - Sumo Wrestling in the U.S.
In this episode, I discuss professional wrestling matches conducted under Sumo Rules in the 1880s.
lun. 8 mai 2023
28 : 38 min
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.
lun. 24 avr. 2023
70 : 29 min
Episode 21 - Yusuf Ismail
In this episode, we discuss the short but impactful career of the original Terrible Turk, Yusuf Ismail.
lun. 10 avr. 2023
29 : 28 min
Episode 20 - Sorakichi Matsada
In this episode, we look at the career of pioneering 19th Century Japanese pro wrestler Sorakichi Matsada.
lun. 13 mars 2023
25 : 57 min
Episode 19 - Acton vs. Fitz
In this episode, I discuss the 1891 wrestling match between Joe Acton and future heavyweight boxing champion Bob Fitzsimmons.
lun. 13 févr. 2023
27 : 31 min
Episode 18 - Pesek vs Pendeleon
In this episode, I discuss the 1923 shoot contest between John "The Tigerman" Pesek and Nat "Panther" Pendleton.
lun. 30 janv. 2023
25 : 34 min
Episode 17 - Author Lessons
In this episode, I discuss what I learned during my combat sports book projects.
lun. 9 janv. 2023
33 : 53 min
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.
lun. 26 déc. 2022
23 : 00 min
Episode 15 - Ed ”Strangler” Lewis’ Last Contests
In this episode, we discuss Ed "Strangler" Lewis' Last Two Legitimate Contests.
lun. 12 déc. 2022
67 : 34 min
Episode 14- Cora Livingston
In this episode, I discuss the early career of the first recognized Women's World Wrestling Champion, Cora Livingston.
lun. 28 nov. 2022
34 : 18 min
Episode 13 - Dangerous Match
In this episode, we discuss a dangerous decision Tom Jenkins made on Christmas Night 1902.
lun. 14 nov. 2022
50 : 23 min
Episode 12 - ”Little Demon”
In this episode, I discuss the career of the "Little Demon" Joe Acton.
lun. 24 oct. 2022
27 : 51 min
Episode 11 - Correcting Books and Posts
In this episode, we discuss when an author has a duty to correct a previous publication.
lun. 10 oct. 2022
44 : 05 min
Episode 10 - John ”The Tigerman” Pesek
In this episode, we discuss John "The Nebraska Tigerman" Pesek.
lun. 26 sept. 2022
59 : 04 min
Episode9 - Tom Jenkins
In this episode, we discuss Frank Gotch's toughest opponent, Tom Jenkins.
lun. 12 sept. 2022
82 : 13 min
Episode 8 - Promoting Wrestling
In this episode, I discuss the development of the professional wrestling promotional system in the late 1910s and 1920s.
lun. 22 août 2022
37 : 53 min
Episode7 - The Masked Marvel
In this episode, I welcome my new co-host, Caleb Zimmerman. We discuss the first masked wrestler in the United States, the Masked Marvel. We also discuss Harley Race vs. David Von Erich from St. Louis' Wrestling at the Chase in 1979.
lun. 8 août 2022
63 : 29 min
Episode 6 - Worked Title Matches
In this episode, we discuss two worked title matches between Frank Gotch and Fred Beell in 1906.
lun. 25 juil. 2022
28 : 12 min
Episode 5: Wild Claims
In this episode, I discuss the wild claims fans, wrestlers and wrestling historians make about professional wrestling matches.
lun. 11 juil. 2022
32 : 20 min
Episode 4: Wrestling’s Biggest Double-Cross
In this episode, I discuss the biggest double-cross in the history of wrestling, Stanislaus Zbyszko shoots on Wayne "Big" Munn legitimately taking Munn's world title.
lun. 27 juin 2022
34 : 45 min
Episode 3: Evan ”Strangler” Lewis
In this episode, I discuss three incidents from the career of Evan "The Strangler" Lewis.
lun. 20 juin 2022
28 : 07 min
Episode 2: Jim Londos
In this episode, I discuss the biggest box office attraction of all time. We also discuss what makes one a performer, a shooter and a hooker.
lun. 13 juin 2022
33 : 34 min
Episode 1: Gotch vs. Hack
In this episode, we discuss the fact and fiction around the two matches between Frank Gotch and George Hackenschmidt in 1908 and 1911.
lun. 6 juin 2022
41 : 11 min
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