It Was Almost Real: The Pro Wrestling History Podcast

Author: kenzimmermanjr

Pro wrestling podcast dedicated to wrestling history between 1870 and 1928 although we do occassionally range into the 1930s.
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Episode 99 - Verne Was a Mark for Verne
Episode 99
Sunday, 31 August, 2025

In this episode, I review The Wrestler (1974) and discuss the 1891 wrestling match between former American Heavyweight Wrestling Champion Joe Acton and future World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Bob Fitzsimmons.