Pro wrestling podcast dedicated to wrestling history between 1870 and 1928 although we do occassionally range into the 1930s.
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Episode 60 - St. Louis Wrestling
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In this episode, I discuss the development of the St. Louis wrestling promotion under Tom Packs and Sam Muchnick.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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In this episode, we discuss how Hubert and Charley Pesek affected the career of John "The Nebraska Tigerman" Pesek.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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In this episode, I discuss the federal government prosecuting a gambling ring in 1910. The case exposed how wrestlers worked matches to bilk fans betting on the matches.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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In this episode, I talk about the upcoming podcast schedule and website revisions to kenzimmermanjr.com.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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Episode 56 - Working Outside the US
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In this episode, we discuss wrestlers and jiu jitsu fighters working matches in Brazil. We also review WWE's King and Queen of the Ring.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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Episode 55 - Browning Squeezes Miyake
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In this episode, I talk about the 1924 match between Jim Browning and Taro Miyake.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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Episode 54 - The Frankenstein Episode
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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.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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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.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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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.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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In this episode, we discuss the threat that Marin Plestina posed to the wrestling trust between 1917 and 1921.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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Episode 50 - Wrestling and World War I
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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."Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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In this solo episode, I look at John "The Nebraska Tiger Man" Pesek settling two promotional wars in the 1920s.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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In this episode, we discuss the origins of professional wrestling stories and legends around events through history.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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In this episode, we discuss the careers of Jim Londos and Primo Carnera leading into a review of their 1950 wrestling match.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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Episode 46 - Muldoon vs. Whistler
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In this episode, we discuss William Muldoon vs. Clarence Whistler as we try to be more positive this week.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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Episode 45 - It's a Dirty Business
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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.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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In this episode, I discuss the first five years of Ed "Strangler" Lewis' career.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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In this episode, we discuss the boxer vs. wrestler bout between "Battling" Levinsky vs. Ray Steele.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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In this episode, we discuss how gambling schemes fed into professional wrestling's unsavory reputation.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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Episode 41 - Why Mort Henderson?
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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.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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Episode 40 - Happy, Happy Christmas
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In this episode, we discuss a Christmas Night wrestling fiasco in 1911.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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Episode 39.5 - Sandow and Lewis
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In this episode, we discuss how and when Billy Sandow and Ed "Strangler" Lewis really met.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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Episode 39 - Zbyszko’s Double-Cross
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In this episode, we discuss the famous double-cross of "Big" Wayne Munn and the Gold Dust Trio by Stanislaus Zbyszko.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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Episode 38.5 - Joe Stecher in 1910s
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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.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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Episode 38 - Zbyszko vs. Aberg
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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.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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Episode 37 - Gotch vs. Zbyszko
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In this episode, we discuss Stanislaus Zbyszko's campaign for Frank Gotch's World Title.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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In this bonus episode, we discuss the documentary 350 Days about pro wrestling in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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In this episode, we look at a match from 1878. It was a challenge keeping my co-hosts focused this week.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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In this episode, we look at Ed "Strangler" Lewis' wrestling schedule in the first six months of 1913.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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Episode 32 - Lewis Beats Up Dean
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In this episode, I discuss Ed "Strangler" Lewis taking revenge on Man Mountain Dean in St. Louis during December 1935.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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Episode 31 - Evan Lewis’ Schedule
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In this episode, we discuss Evan "Strangler" Lewis' wrestling schedule in 1886.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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In this episode, we discuss Dick Shikat double-crossing Danno O'Mahony in 1936. Plus we have a very special guest in studio.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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Episode 33 - Bonus Episode on Recent Deaths
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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."Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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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.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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In this episode, my cousin Dan and I review the April 28, 1986 edition of WWF's Prime Time Wrestling.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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In this episode, I discuss what I learned researching the career of Sorakichi Matsuda, the first Japanese professional wrestler in the Untied States.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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In this episode, I discuss the 1917 and 1920 World Title matches between Earl Caddock and Joe Stecher.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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Episode 25 - McLaughlin vs. Ross (Corrected)
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In this episode, we discuss an 1884 mixed styles match between J.H. McLaughlin and Duncan C. Ross.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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In this episode, I discuss the career of unknown World Champion Jim Browning.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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Episode 23 - Sumo Wrestling in the U.S.
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In this episode, I discuss professional wrestling matches conducted under Sumo Rules in the 1880s.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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In this episode, my cousin Dan and I discuss the evolution of pro wrestling since the late 1970s and its influence on our fandom.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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In this episode, we discuss the short but impactful career of the original Terrible Turk, Yusuf Ismail.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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In this episode, we look at the career of pioneering 19th Century Japanese pro wrestler Sorakichi Matsada.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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In this episode, I discuss the 1891 wrestling match between Joe Acton and future heavyweight boxing champion Bob Fitzsimmons.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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In this episode, I discuss the 1923 shoot contest between John "The Tigerman" Pesek and Nat "Panther" Pendleton.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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In this episode, I discuss what I learned during my combat sports book projects.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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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.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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Episode 15 - Ed ”Strangler” Lewis’ Last Contests
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In this episode, we discuss Ed "Strangler" Lewis' Last Two Legitimate Contests.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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In this episode, I discuss the early career of the first recognized Women's World Wrestling Champion, Cora Livingston.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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In this episode, we discuss a dangerous decision Tom Jenkins made on Christmas Night 1902.Autor: kenzimmermanjr
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